Sr. Specialist, Visual Merchandising

Since 2004, Sam Edelman has been synonymous with aspirational luxury. Inspired by timeless American elegance, Sam Edelman's innate understanding of the customer translates conceptually into a modern lifestyle informed by rich heritage, creativity, and innovation. Sam Edelman is a complete lifestyle brand with flagship stores in premier locations around the US.

Accountabilities

The Visual Merchandising Associate will be responsible for assisting the Visual Merchandising Director on all projects relevant to maintaining and promoting the Sam Edelman brand image. This position is part of Creative Services within Marketing and works cross-functionally with retail in the conceptualization, coordination and execution of visual merchandising guidelines. Looking for a curious, driven, passionate leader who loves retail and understands the impact visual merchandising plays on the consumer.

Essential Functions

• Assist the Visual Director in setting the NY stores floor monthly, create visual directives and ensure standards are upheld throughout fleet
• Work collaboratively with store teams based on brand seasonal trends and store climate / client
• Provide visual feedback to stores on a weekly basis
• Assist in creating compelling visual displays and window concepts for seasonal project launch
• Manage relationships with printers and fabricators
• Partner with marketing and retail to ensure visual needs are met for special projects
• Create 3D technical drawings and planograms for pop-ups and tradeshows, and props
• Manage visual prop inventory in office and store
• Manage office visual décor and cleanliness
• Responsible for store visual maintenance (painting, reupholstery, lighting, etc)
• Manage licensee showrooms - ensure they are up to date each season
• Manage and assist in executing all phases of projects, including overseeing timelines, meet deadlines, and seeing projects through to completion
• Assist with production and installation of showroom and store graphics
• Administrative tasks related to tradeshows, events, and special projects
• Builds and maintains knowledge of visual merchandising strategies and current trends.

Preferred Qualifications & Education

Physical Requirements and / or Environment

Sam Edelman is part of Caleres Inc., a diverse portfolio of 15 global footwear brands including Famous Footwear, Naturalizer, Vionic, Dr. Scholl's, Allen Edmonds, and many more. Caleres' legacy includes more than 140-years of craftsmanship, a passion for fit and business savvy, with a mission to continue to inspire people to feel great...feet first.

Caleres is an Equal Opportunity Employer by choice. We believe our company should be as diverse as the consumers we serve. We seek and engage talented individuals from all backgrounds, ethnicities, genders, lifestyles, and belief systems.

Caleres and Sam Edelman are invested in our Associates. We regularly review our pay matrices and update appropriately based on need. Starting pay is determined by several factors, including relevant skills, qualifications, and experience. The actual hourly rate will equal or exceed the required minimum wage applicable to the job location. Please visit yourcaleres.com to review all associated benefits.

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