Manager, Global Visual Merchandising (Close-To-Body) - Calvin Klein

Newark, NJ, United States

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Manager, Global Visual Merchandising (Close-To-Body) - Calvin Klein

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Manager of Global Visual Merchandising is responsible for overseeing and managing the visual presentation of how Calvin Klein – Close to Body is represented in the global marketplace. This person will focus on creating appealing and consistent visual displays in a showroom, retail, and wholesale environments. This role involves collaborating with cross functional teams, creating visually engaging product displays that align with the brand’s key principles.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES/ACCOUNTABILITIES OF THE JOB:

Implement the global visual merchandising strategy, aligning the brand’s overall business objectives.

Ensure consistency in visual presentation across various markets while adapting to local nuances and preferences, while setting and maintaining the brands VM principles.

Manage the global showroom for line opening, which includes scheduling, floor mapping, zoning, and copy/image briefs.

Collaborate with global merchandising and design teams on must buys and key looks when setting up showrooms for line opening, inclusive of key seasonal stories, consumer messaging needs and bespoke visual displays.

Compile and annotate guidelines of the must buys, and key looks for regional teams.

Develop VM Principle guidelines for the Close to Body category incorporating regional nuance. Partner with regions to ensure a consistent execution on a seasonal basis.

Partner with Regions, Markets and Store Managers on a consistent basis to ensure the Close to Body category is always being presented to the Global standard but allowing flexibility to adapt to the local consumer needs and business trends.

Support the Director and VP of Global Visual Merchandising on providing feedback on all regional showroom executions, visual merchandising guideline proposals, key mannequin looks, and brand activations.

Partner with the VM Creative team on building cohesive product displays that tie back to the key seasonal stories.

Support new flagship store openings and store re-models globally.

Provide training to regional, market, and in-store visual teams when visiting markets to maximize product visibility and create an appealing experience for the consumer.

Build a rapport with local store managers and retail teams, listening to their feedback and using the information to make informed decisions in-stores.

Work with the Store Design & Development team to review product floorplans and new store openings to ensure that they match back to the key VM principles.

Flexibility to travel 50%.

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QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

Experience: 3-5 years of Visual Merchandising experience

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in related field

Skills:

Highly creative, with strong fashion and styling sensibility.

Excellent time management, multi-tasking, and organizational skills.

Ability to work independently while handling multiple projects.

Excellent software knowledge of: Adobe CS (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign & Acrobat)

Google SketchUp + Plugins a plus

AutoCAD a plus

Styling product for photography

MS Office including Outlook, Excel + PowerPoint.

Excellent verbal/written communication skills, time management and attention to detail

Excellent organizational skills

Clear project management and status updates to the PM team.

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Pay Range:$94,000 - $120,000

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