EXPRESS is hiring : Visual Merchandising Manager in New York

Visual Merchandising Manager

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About PHOENIX P HOENIX Retail, LLC is a retail platform operating the Express and Bonobos brands worldwide. Express is a multichannel apparel brand dedicated to a design philosophy rooted in modern, confident, and effortless style, while Bonobos is a menswear brand known for exceptional fit and a personalized, innovative retail model. Customers can experience our brands in over 400 Express retail and Express Factory Outlet stores, 50 Bonobos Guideshops, and online at www.express.com and www.bonobos.com.

Responsibilities And Qualifications

The primary role of the Visual Merchandising Manager is to drive innovation and brand storytelling through compelling, strategic visual initiatives and programs. This position reports directly to the Brand Creative Director.

Key Responsibilities

• Create industry-leading storytelling and innovative design solutions in partnership with Creative & Design Leadership and Brand Marketing.
• A key contributing creative team member in seasonal concepts and specific marketing initiatives, shaping product presentation inclusive of interior, windows, and signage.
• Lead the development and implementation of monthly visual directives; informing floorsets, window displays, special marketing initiatives, and promotional directives.
• Responsible for the development and execution of brand-right, sophisticated, and elevated visual merchandising and marketing tools to ensure cohesion and brand excellence.
• Apply on-brand visual standards for seasonal, monthly, or business-required changes.
• Provide complete and accurate visual merchandising content that is communicated to Guideshops effectively, with detailed, high-quality information in documents and all other forms of visual Guideshop communication.
• Participate in Guideshop visits to identify strengths and opportunities of seasonal product launch execution, continually evolving direction and communication through marketing & merchandising strategies seasonally.
• Creates visual project lists and production calendars to ensure seamless execution between visual, marketing, store ops, and field teams.
• Partner with cross-functional and Guideshop teams for visual merchandising, fixture, store design, and all product presentation oversight for new store openings, renovations, and store closures.
• Prepare and present team content of initial and final product launch floor walkthroughs to Executive Leadership.
• Provide competitive analysis and knowledge of current trends.
• Oversee the production of visual communication including photography, photo editing, content writing while maintaining alignment with retail visual communication.
• Responsible for the creation of supplemental documents (marketing, sale, special events, tests).
• Collaborate with Merchant, Visual and Marketing and Guideshop Operations partners to combine product, marketing, visual elements.
• Participate in Product Line Reviews, partnering with Creative, Product, and Merchandising leadership team to advise and manage buys to store capacity requirements, store design, color guidelines, and seasonal marketing concepts, with applicable cross-functional reviews. May be asked to participate in Go To Market (GTM) meetings, translating merchandising strategy to Guideshop presentations.

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Pay Range

$101,200 - $152,500

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An equal opportunity employer, PHOENIX does not discriminate in recruiting, hiring, or any other terms and conditions of employment on the basis of any protected characteristic. PHOENIX only hires individuals authorized for employment in the United States. PHOENIX is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you need an accommodation to search and apply for a job position due to a disability, please call 1-800-964-9793 and say 'Associate Relations' or send an e-mail to AssociateRelations@Express.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

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