Assistant Manager, Visual Merchandising - Global

ASSISTANT MANAGER, VISUAL MERCHANDISING - GLOBAL

JOB DESCRIPTION:
This role focuses on creating visual direction with cross-functional partners to deliver an exceptional customer experience in our global businesses. The role supports the execution of visual strategies across the brand by creating visual tools and resources that allow home office + store associates to plan and execute flawlessly to drive sales. This role will work closely with the Manager, Visual Merchandising on calendars, logistics, process + communications to global and corporate partners.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE

• Create seasonal visual direction for global retail locations:

• Adapt brand execution strategies to reflect market relevancy by store.
• Develop visual displays supporting market specific growth initiatives.
• Create Global Visual Style Guide, indicating where items will be placed and identify substitutions where necessary.
  • Provide direction for pre-season, in-season + end-of-season merchandising updates.
  • Create field weekly visual updates as mark-downs, floorsets and signage changes take place.
  • Work closely with brand visual team to ensure localized direction for global store teams.
• Implement visual merchandising standards and training tools for global partners to ensure brand integrity.
  • Partner with in-country VM leads to ensure use of the most current tools and provide updates where needed.
• Partner with global merchandising team to create and manage visual communications for stores.
• Manage end-to-end signage process for all global markets.
• Partner with merchandising team on seasonal signage briefs
• Manage production timelines with creative team, including collating print ready briefs + files.
• Vendor management in all company owned markets, including invoice processing and budget tracking.
• Create print-ready signage files using Photoshop and InDesign
• Assist in managing floor set milestones and final execution guidelines with global partners.
• Partner with retail performance teams to support new store openings, and supplies/ props needed for openings.
• Understand product legislation in each country to ensure product displayed is compliant.
• Assist in the mock store presentation for the Store, Catalog and Product Development set ups.

SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/COMPETENCIES

• Previous project management experience in a deadline driven environment.
• 2 - 4 years' experience in visual merchandising with multi-store responsibility.
• Ability to work with tools (drills, hammers, etc.)
• Ability to move furniture for the set ups.
• Excellent communication skills (written/verbal).
• Ability to work independently.
• Proficient on a Mac.
• Proficient in Photoshop, Illustrator, In-design, Excel, Microsoft Suite
• Stay current on professional practices and trends.
• Ability to work independently and as a team.
• Ability to set realistic short- and long-term goals.
• Ability to write and speak effectively.
• Prioritize effectively and organize work based on urgency and importance.
• Correctly identifies problem and is resourceful and/or innovative in finding solutions.
• Present skillfully to all audiences.
• Listen attentively and hear accurately.
• Provide timely and accurate information to store team.
• Confident in giving support, direction, and feedback to others.
• Sets expectations and encourages others to achieve more.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to be mobile when setting up store floor set for extended periods of time. Ability to lift and mobilize medium to large items, up to 75 lbs., while utilizing appropriate equipment and safety techniques.

BENEFITS:

Once you are here, you can look forward to a wide variety of benefits designed to help you grow, personally and professionally, to keep you healthy, to prepare you for the unexpected, to care for your family and to build a secure future. Depending on your position and your location, here's a look at what you might be eligible for:

• A generous discount on all Williams Sonoma Inc. brands through multiple shopping channels
• A 401(k) plan and other investment opportunities
• Paid vacations, holidays and other time-off programs
• Health benefits, including health, dental and vision insurance; health and dependent care tax-free spending accounts; medical, family and bereavement leave; same-sex domestic partner benefits; short- and long-term disability programs; life and travel insurance; an employee assistance program
• Tax-free commuter benefits
• A wellness program that supports your physical, financial and emotional health
• In-person and online learning opportunities through WSI University
• Cross-brand and cross-function career opportunities
• Location specific sample sales
• A business casual work environment
• San Francisco based bike share program
• Time off to volunteer
• Matching donations to qualifying nonprofit organizations
• Company-sponsored community involvement
• Various discounts on local businesses

WSI will not now or in the future commence an immigration case or "sponsor" an individual for this position (for example, H-1B or other employment-based immigration

This role is not eligible for relocation assistance.

Williams-Sonoma, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Williams-Sonoma, Inc. will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, or other applicable state or local laws and ordinances.