Visual Merchandising Designer - The Planet Group
New York, NY 10013
About the Job
Job Description
Planet Interactive is seeking a Visual Merchandising Designer with 2+ years' experience to assist one of our well-known beauty clients.
- Pay: Up to $42/hr depending on experience
- Location: Hybrid (3 days on-site Tuesday-Thursday)
- Full execution of all visual merchandising requests, managing multiple phases of projects.
- Based on creative requests/briefs: develop designs that are clear, visually impactful, & easy to navigate.
- Produce 3D models, renders, plans, 2D graphics, and design turn-over drawings (DTOs) to meet needs for product displays, launch content and guidelines, in-store artwork and graphics.
- Understand practical VM needs for formats and fixtures in various environments: freestanding stores, partner doors, and specialty-multi retailers, to maximize product exposure and storytelling.
- Based on competitive landscape, develop displays to stand out from the competition and highlight new product launches.
- Develop graphics, package and create visual guidelines for launch and/or evergreen programs, and issue design standards to affiliate teams for local production - for merchandising units as well as enhanced visual merchandising (“EVM” - window decals/table wraps, etc).
- Work with key partners (i.e., Editorial, Image, SD, PM, CM, etc) to ensure all designs achieve the best results for each program and ensure merchandising solutions result in a cohesive brand message and positive client experience for all customers in-store.
- Create digital guidelines/presentations of open sell systems for internal/external use.
- Attend meetings, present concepts and report on project status as necessary.
- Organization: Maintain a well-organized database of all project assets (on shared server).
- Project management: MUST be detail-oriented, able to manage and own projects and their timelines, develop on-schedule, maintain communication for project needs as they arise.
- Assessment of creative requests and ability to formulate initial design proposals with little direction.
- Development and presentation of concepts to all levels of management.
- Effective time management skills and the ability to meet deadlines.
- Exceptional organizational and communication skills.
- Ambitious, enthusiastic, and flexible.
- Innovative thinker.
- Demonstrated experience in visual merchandising design; tester displays, gondola designs, display design, styling, events or related areas - preferably luxury beauty brands.
- Beauty experience is REQUIRED.
- Proficient in 3D design programs (Rhino, Keyshot).
- Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop).
- Demonstrated ability to multi-task with agility.
- Must be a self-starter, flexible and imaginative with a strong understanding of 3D design.
- Can take direction, work independently and collaboratively.
- Project management, tracking progress on multiple projects and flagging issues/excellent communication.
- Knowledge of retail trends and SMC environments.
Source : The Planet Group