Visual Merchandising Manager – Knightsbridge
Do you stay ahead of the latest trends in luxury fashion?
Can you tell your Dior from your Dolce & Gabbana?
Are you passionate about creating stunning visual displays in luxury retail?
If YES, we may have the role for you…
Luxury department store, Harvey Nichols, is searching for a new Visual Merchandising Manager to join its thriving Display department in our flagship store – Knightsbridge, London. Our culture is based on inclusivity; we embrace diversity. Whoever you are, Harvey Nichols has a place for you.
How we reward your hard work…
At Harvey Nichols, we champion career development and are passionate about our people. We will do all we can to support your journey and career path with us. Alongside this you will have access to a world of amazing benefits such as:
- Up to 40% off fashion
- Up to 40% off hospitality, foodmarket and hampers
- 30% off beauty and perfumery, wine and spirits
- Clothing allowance
- Subsidised travel card (zones 1-6) on passing probation
- Competitive commission scheme
- Paid overtime
You will also have access to charity days, a season ticket/bike loan; learning and development opportunities; to our Employee Assistance Program - Retail Trust and recognition schemes and the opportunity to join one of our employee groups – Wellbeing, Diversity & Inclusion and Sustainability. These are just some of the reasons people join and stay!
About the role…
Working with the Group Head of VM, your role will be managing and leading the instore VM team to maintain the overall VM of Harvey Nichols, ensuring we are showcasing the highest standards possible to our clients.
- Alongside the assistant VM Manager, manage the instore Visual merchandisers day to day schedules.
- Manage the overall development, training and wellbeing of the VM team.
- Ensure the VM team are carrying out their responsibilities to the highest standard possible.
- Manage the VM store budget, ensuring there is no overspend and that all costs are quoted for and approved
- Partner with key members of the store operations team to ensure that there is a seamless partnership between VM and all key functions.
- Create and manage a monthly VM calendar that incorporates all key information such as, rotation schedule, pop-ups and projects, stock takes, events and any other key information.
- Ensure directives from the HO VM team are implemented quickly and executed to the highest standard.
- Lead and inspire the VM team to create VM displays that are at the pinnacle of Luxury, producing best practices that can be shared with the rest of the regional VM team.
- Trial and test new ideas to present to the Group Head of VM for approval.
- Be aware of our competitors and be up to date on latest trends in VM, as well as other relevant areas in fashion and use these to inspire and inform the direction of the instore VM team.
- Assist the VM Project and Ops manager with all key store activities, as and when requested.
Is this you?
We are looking for individuals who embrace diversity, love a challenge, are passionate about luxury retail and are looking for something uniquely different.
- Good organisational, planning and time management skills and high attention to detail
- High problem-solving capability
- Strong visual merchandising skills and aesthetic sensibility. Creative experience in styling / merchandising of multiple product categories
- Flexible with ability to follow direction and receptive to constructive feedback
- Ability to adapt to fast pace reactive environment and frequent change of priorities
- Team player with exceptional communication skills
- Proactive with a flexible and proactive approach to your workload
- Agile approach to work
- Keen interest for the fashion industry
- Previous experience of Visual Merchandising within retail/ luxury fashion house
- Experience in VM planning, co-ordination and execution
- Excellent Creative software skills (Adobe Photoshop, InDesign), PowerPoint and Excel
- Digital photography skills with good sense of composition
- Bachelor’s degree or above in a Creative Visual Design discipline or equivalent
If this sounds like you, we want to hear from you!
Where do I sign?
If you are already thinking of what you will wear on your first day (no we don’t have uniforms) and this role catches your eye, hit the “apply” button below to kick-start your journey with us.
