Join the Selfridges team as a Visual Merchandiser, Home, Food & Toys.
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. With a background in Art as an advantage, you are passionate about design and visual displays, with an understanding of their importance in a retail environment
* Strong styling experience, a good understanding of our brand mix, as well as brand adjacencies
* Have a strong eye for detail ensuring delivery of exceptional work
* Knowledge of designers, brands, trends and competitors. You will be up to date with trends and constantly looking for opportunities for this to inspire your work
* Organised and proactive. You are able to multi‑task, prioritise and work to tight deadlines, whilst maintaining excellent attention to detail
* Experienced. You are able to work effectively in a fast‑paced environment, with previous experience in retail operations as well as exposure to VM
* Well Informed. You will develop excellent product knowledge by following trends and being aware of our competitor’s activity
* A great communicator. You work with your team to deliver results as well as work cross functionally
* Service and experienced focused. Your creative understanding and ability to translate this into practical solutions and displays contributes to our customer experience
* An example of our values, a trusted and respected colleague
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