Overview
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Responsibilities
* Perform floor walks each morning to check and maintain basic recovery standards and make sure that actions are carried out prior to store opening
* Consider both the internal and external customer in all activities, including department layout, merchandising and presentation, setting and agreeing standards and benchmarks against competitors
* Deliver exceptional visual creative through creative and trend focused product styling
* Be proactively involved in implementing themed installations within your departments, working within a close knit cross-functional team
* Work closely with key contacts in Buying & Merchandising and Retail Operations to agree brand adjacencies and product layouts in order to maximise sales potential, as well as building on their understanding of standards and maintenance
* Regularly perform comparative ‘shops’ of new and inspirational places to maintain an understanding and awareness of competition, direction and key brands
* Have weekly updates with the Stock Control team, ensuring stock is returned and booked back in, and communicate updates as required
* Maintain all vinyl signage and branding; including ordering, installation and delivering consistent standards
* Comply with Health & Safety standards, policies and procedures, demonstrating good standards in regards to your tools, equipment and environment
Qualifications
* Creative background in Art as an advantage, passionate about design and visual displays, with an understanding of their importance in a retail environment
* Strong styling experience, good understanding of brand mix and brand adjacencies
* Strong eye for detail ensuring delivery of exceptional work
* Knowledge of designers, brands, trends and competitors; stay up to date with trends and look for opportunities to inspire work
* Organised and proactive, able to multi-task, prioritise and work to tight deadlines while maintaining excellent attention to detail
* Experience working effectively in a fast-paced environment, with previous retail operations experience and exposure to VM
* Well Informed; develop excellent product knowledge by following trends and being aware of competitor activity
* Excellent communicator; work with team to deliver results and work cross-functionally
* Service and client focused; translate creative understanding into practical solutions and displays contributing to customer experience
* Exemplify our values, a trusted and respected colleague
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