Sr. Specialist, Visual Merchandising

Knitwell Group • New Albany, OH

19h • Onsite

About The Position

About us Our founder, Lena Bryant didn't set out to change fashion forever, but that's exactly what she did. 120 years later, Lane Bryant remains the iconic plus-size brand. Empowering women is kind of our thing. Our inclusive community of customers and associates champions the acceptance of all sizes, shapes, and people. If you believe in the power of clothes to create confidence and empower self-expression, you'll be at home here. About the role The Visual Merchandising Senior Specialist is responsible for merchandising apparel & intimates floorsets inclusive of strategic product placement, marketing levers and visual styling by creating presentations that build brand equity, are customer friendly, and scalable for all stores. Collaborates with cross-functional partners to support overall production of mock store floorsets, including sample management, mapping, translations, and testing. Serves as a liaison to merchant, planning & allocation partners, and store operations partners. The impact you can have Supports the development and implementation of apparel & intimate strategies into creative, fashion-oriented, and brand right merchandising presentations for each floorset inclusive of brand promos, tiered presentations, tests, and product updates. Cultivates and maintains strong working relationships with merchants to ensure accuracy and strategic alignment in floorsets and product category strategies Actively seeks customer insights to best understand how our customer shops and apply critical learnings to visual merchandising strategies. Supports visual communications with all content, translations and tests. Oversees all floorset mapping inclusive of mock store maps and brand guide maps. Manages shot list and content for all floorsets & tests. Assists in development and editing of all Brand Guides. Knowledgeable of latest fashion, environmental and interior trends

Requirements

• 4-6 years in retail home office setting, and stores experience
• College degree preferred
• Demonstrated ability to work independently
• Ability to manage and complete assignments accurately and on a timely basis
• Strong time management, organizational and simplification/process improvement skills
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities
• Experience working in a team setting and in managing cross-functional relationships
• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to be a team player and foster a positive commitment to teamwork

Responsibilities

• Supports the development and implementation of apparel & intimate strategies into creative, fashion-oriented, and brand right merchandising presentations for each floorset inclusive of brand promos, tiered presentations, tests, and product updates.
• Cultivates and maintains strong working relationships with merchants to ensure accuracy and strategic alignment in floorsets and product category strategies
• Actively seeks customer insights to best understand how our customer shops and apply critical learnings to visual merchandising strategies.
• Supports visual communications with all content, translations and tests.
• Oversees all floorset mapping inclusive of mock store maps and brand guide maps.
• Manages shot list and content for all floorsets & tests.
• Assists in development and editing of all Brand Guides.
• Knowledgeable of latest fashion, environmental and interior trends

Benefits

• You will be eligible to receive a merchandise discount at select KnitWell Group brands, subject to each brand’s discount policies.
• Support for your individual development plus career mobility within our family of brands
• A culture of giving back – local volunteer opportunities, annual donation and volunteer match to eligible nonprofit organizations, and philanthropic activities to support our communities
• Medical, dental, vision insurance & 401(K) retirement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Time off – paid time off & holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level