Visual Coordinator (Hybrid)

Essential Functions:

• Coordinate and develop visual programs in collaboration with Creative Manager for all merchandising strategies as requested to support corporate direction/strategies/seasonal visual sets. Complete distribution in workflow and place orders for all components. Adhere to allocated budget. Write directives in workflow within given timeline and communicate to stores
• Provide exciting and innovative visual solutions that set us apart from our competition
• Timely follow up and execution of agreed to projects and strategies as committed to at seasonal creative council turn in
• Adhere to departmental policy on requesting purchase orders, placing commitments and distribution documents
• Ensure all directives are entered into the system and tracked accordingly
• Create Art Production Request Forms and provide images as needed
• Manage planogram process for FOB. Work with merchant teams to create and ensure accuracy of planograms. Publish to workbench on set timeline
• Coordinate and determine vendor signing and visual collateral for adequate merchandise support by store size. Primary role is to ensure all vendor adds are captured and plans are in place to identify each store each season
• Coordinate and approve vendor supplied collateral and fixtures for use in stores – ensure deliveries and communicate proper usage and timing through workflow system
• Ensure execution of all approved ‘shop’ attractions as assigned
• Ensure all projects associated with assigned FOB are assigned a lead owner (if not the coordinator) and a secondary partner when necessary. 
• Ensure merchants submit all projects via the VM Request Form
• Coordinate and provide updated information to support the Division Merchandise Presentation Directors on a bi-weekly basis on all new and revised merchandising programs
• Negotiate corporate pricing with vendors on all existing and new programs as needed
• Negotiate vendor co-op and develop vendor supported visual programs
• Attend and participate in all staff meetings, art production meetings and division director’s conference calls
• Collaborate with New Store/Renovation Coordinator on master order form – assist in maintenance
• Review all vendor shop installations with New Store/ Renovation Manager as needed
• Travel stores monthly to evaluate success and identify opportunities of seasonal projects
• Participate in Prototype process as needed
• Assist in setting up senior management meetings, new and remodeled stores as needed, seasonal strategies, key initiatives and special projects as required
• Shop the competition. Recognize and analyze specific opportunities related to area of expertise
• Coordinating, planning and development of Visual Merchandising directives, planograms, brand guides, standards
• Requires designated hybrid in-office work schedule

Education:

• Bachelor's degree and/or equivalent years of experience required

Work Experience:

• Must have both in-store and corporate visual experience 
• Budget experience required

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Good communication and interpersonal skills 
• Good understanding of Microsoft Office 
• Understanding of CAD, Photoshop and InDesign
• Ability to work in multiple file formats - PC & MAC
   

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