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The Director, Visual Merchandising, is responsible for executing the brand strategy in brick-and-mortar environments, while enhancing the customer experience for the US market. The candidate for this role will lead all phases of customer experience design, including aligning global strategy for the US market, planning, design briefs, concept design, budget management, stakeholder communication, vendor management, production, and pattern with sales on field execution. They will work as a representative between global brand holder teams in Tokyo and Paris and US marketing, sales, store design, and finance cross-functional partners to drive the in-store experience, contribute to the growth of Shiseido commercial brands, and ensure the US regional priorities are met on-time and on-budget.
Able to deliver speed-to-market design, approaching each channel with innovative solutions, optimizing cost, and supporting business and commercial priorities for Shiseido brands, they must be highly creative and possess an elevated sense of aesthetic in line with luxury and prestige beauty categories. They must manage multiple brands (Shiseido, Cle De Peau Beaute, Tory Burch, Hermes, Narciso Rodriguez, and Issey Miyake) across multiple US retail partners (Sephora, Ulta, Macys, Bloomingdale's, Nordstrom, Neiman Marcus, Bergdorf Goodman, and Saks).
This role reports to the VP, Visual Merchandising & Store Design.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
• Support and partner with the VP, Visual Merchandising & Store Design on the strategic creative development and execution of all aspects of Visual Merchandising (window design, display/full-line unit, on-counter/off-counter/VIP event design, etc.).
• Identify strategic initiatives with Brand Marketing and Sales to elevate the visual presentation and consumer experience of Shiseido brands.
• Adapt global concepts based on US business strategy and market needs.
• Ensure a high level of excellence in all creative work - consistent, cohesive, meets objectives, and adheres to budget/s and timeline/s.
• Work closely with Creative, Store Design and Project Management teams to ensure design and process alignment for all visual initiatives and new store openings.
• Liaise with all key cross-functional partners to track project milestones and ensure timely implementation.
• Supervise and partner with vendors and procurement to ensure consistency across all formats of distribution and points of sale.
• Serve as main point of contact for Visual Merchandising with US retailers.
• Partner closely with Sales and field teams to ensure excellence in execution through visual trainings and in-store visits
• Contribute to value engineering or elevation of projects as necessary, while ensuring design intent and guidelines are met.
• Monitor execution and elevate key markets via regular store visits.
• Attend all key meetings regarding product updates and strategic planning.
• Successfully present ideas to senior management team.
• Manage and cultivate full-time staff and freelancers.
• Travel required within US to oversee installations and set up of new stores.
Other:
• Ability to ideate, present, develop, and execute projects from start to finish.
• Highly organized, timely with financial savvy.
• Must be able to read and review engineering drawings
• Must be a team player who is motivated, resourceful, positive
Qualifications & Competencies:
• Bachelor's Degree in a design-related field
• 7-10 years' experience in Visual Merchandising or industrial design, preferably in the beauty industry
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign), SketchUp, and Rhino (optional)
Trust 8 Competencies
Below is a list of Trust 8 Competencies designed to help employees at Shiseido Americas succeed as the company continues to evolve and innovate.
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Shiseido is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender identity, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other classification protected by Federal, State or Local law
Salary (Min-Max): $119,925.00 -$179,888.00
The Director, Visual Merchandising, is responsible for executing the brand strategy in brick-and-mortar environments, while enhancing the customer experience for the US market. The candidate for this role will lead all phases of customer experience design, including aligning global strategy for the US market, planning, design briefs, concept design, budget management, stakeholder communication, vendor management, production, and pattern with sales on field execution. They will work as a representative between global brand holder teams in Tokyo and Paris and US marketing, sales, store design, and finance cross-functional partners to drive the in-store experience, contribute to the growth of Shiseido commercial brands, and ensure the US regional priorities are met on-time and on-budget.
Able to deliver speed-to-market design, approaching each channel with innovative solutions, optimizing cost, and supporting business and commercial priorities for Shiseido brands, they must be highly creative and possess an elevated sense of aesthetic in line with luxury and prestige beauty categories. They must manage multiple brands (Shiseido, Cle De Peau Beaute, Tory Burch, Hermes, Narciso Rodriguez, and Issey Miyake) across multiple US retail partners (Sephora, Ulta, Macys, Bloomingdale's, Nordstrom, Neiman Marcus, Bergdorf Goodman, and Saks).
This role reports to the VP, Visual Merchandising & Store Design.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
• Support and partner with the VP, Visual Merchandising & Store Design on the strategic creative development and execution of all aspects of Visual Merchandising (window design, display/full-line unit, on-counter/off-counter/VIP event design, etc.).
• Identify strategic initiatives with Brand Marketing and Sales to elevate the visual presentation and consumer experience of Shiseido brands.
• Adapt global concepts based on US business strategy and market needs.
• Ensure a high level of excellence in all creative work - consistent, cohesive, meets objectives, and adheres to budget/s and timeline/s.
• Work closely with Creative, Store Design and Project Management teams to ensure design and process alignment for all visual initiatives and new store openings.
• Liaise with all key cross-functional partners to track project milestones and ensure timely implementation.
• Supervise and partner with vendors and procurement to ensure consistency across all formats of distribution and points of sale.
• Serve as main point of contact for Visual Merchandising with US retailers.
• Partner closely with Sales and field teams to ensure excellence in execution through visual trainings and in-store visits
• Contribute to value engineering or elevation of projects as necessary, while ensuring design intent and guidelines are met.
• Monitor execution and elevate key markets via regular store visits.
• Attend all key meetings regarding product updates and strategic planning.
• Successfully present ideas to senior management team.
• Manage and cultivate full-time staff and freelancers.
• Travel required within US to oversee installations and set up of new stores.
Other:
• Ability to ideate, present, develop, and execute projects from start to finish.
• Highly organized, timely with financial savvy.
• Must be able to read and review engineering drawings
• Must be a team player who is motivated, resourceful, positive
Qualifications & Competencies:
• Bachelor's Degree in a design-related field
• 7-10 years' experience in Visual Merchandising or industrial design, preferably in the beauty industry
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign), SketchUp, and Rhino (optional)
Trust 8 Competencies
Below is a list of Trust 8 Competencies designed to help employees at Shiseido Americas succeed as the company continues to evolve and innovate.
- Think Big: Adapt a big-picture perspective. Deliver new values through creativity.
- Take Risks: Embrace Risk, Practice "Trial and Error and Trial".
- Hands On: Consider Front-line realities when making decisions. Take the lead from end to end.
- Collaborate: Leverage the diverse capabilities of colleagues.
- Be Open: Create an environment that encourages everyone to speak up.
- Act with Integrity: Be sincere and humble at all times.
- Be Accountable: Commit to the goal. Take accountability for the execution.
- Applaud Success: Create a culture that celebrates success.
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#NYLAW
Shiseido is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender identity, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other classification protected by Federal, State or Local law
Salary (Min-Max): $119,925.00 -$179,888.00
