Overview
The Visual Merchandiser Assistant supports the development, coordination, and execution of visual merchandising strategies across retail locations, ensuring a cohesive and compelling brand identity in line with the company's creative direction and commercial goals.
Role Details
Visual Merchandiser, luxury Menswear
Central London
Full-Time, Monday to Friday 9.30am-6.30 pm
Company
Founded in 1885, this British shirtmaker has built a reputation for creating luxurious shirts and ties crafted in its own workrooms. Renowned for exceptional craftsmanship and a commitment to personal service, the brand was formally recognised with a Royal Warrant. With a rich heritage and a forward-thinking approach, it has dressed a wide array of influential individuals, from royalty and industry leaders to artists and film icons in finely made English shirts. Today, the brand continues to focus on ready-to-wear, Made to Measure, and Bespoke offerings, catering to those who value quality, tradition, and refined tailoring.
Responsibilities
* Implement and maintain visual merchandising guidelines, including floor plans and layouts, in collaboration with the VM Manager and Creative Director.
* Support monthly e-commerce and marketing photoshoots through campaign styling, drawing inspiration from the Creative Director's vision.
* Maintain the visual merchandising calendar and prepare for upcoming window installations or floor changes.
* Partner with store teams to ensure visual standards are executed consistently and effectively, using commercial data to drive visual decisions that enhance performance.
* Oversee the execution of seasonal visual concepts, such as window displays and lightboxes, ensuring they clearly reflect the brand narrative, seasonal themes, and product focus.
* Communicate regularly and effectively with store teams to share VM updates, guidelines, and expectations.
* Source and install creative elements for retail spaces to maintain a fresh and engaging in-store experience, including exploring potential collaboration opportunities.
* Preserve brand integrity through all visual displays in stores and showrooms, including mannequin styling, props, and product presentation.
* Develop showroom guidelines for seasonal product presentations, including the curation of props and display materials.
* Contribute to various ad hoc visual merchandising and creative projects as required.
* Conduct daily maintenance and presentation upkeep, including steaming and cleaning across all London store locations.
Candidate Requirements
* Experience & Background
o Minimum 5 years of experience in a fashion retail environment, ideally within premium or luxury brands.
o Familiarity with global retail brands, market trends, and international retail strategies.
* Skills & Attributes
o Strong collaborative mindset with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
o Deep understanding of visual design, concept development, and production processes.
o Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
o Experience with design software such as AutoCAD, Illustrator, Photoshop, SketchUp, or similar tools is preferred.
o Highly organised, resourceful, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, hands-on environment.
o Proactive, solutions-oriented, and adaptable with a "can-do" attitude.
Seniority level
* Associate
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Art/Creative
Industries
* Retail Luxury Goods and Jewelry
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