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Manager, Global Visual Merchandising (Close-To-Body) – Calvin Klein Jobs in New York, NY at Calvin Klein
Title: Manager, Global Visual Merchandising (Close-To-Body) – Calvin Klein
Company: Calvin Klein
Location: New York, NY
Design Your Future at PVHManager, Global Visual Merchandising (Close-To-Body) – Calvin Klein
Position SummaryIn this position you will be responsible for handling and leading all aspects of the visual presentation of how Calvin Klein – Close-to-Body is represented in the global marketplace. This person will focus on crafting appealing and consistent visual displays in a showroom, retail, and wholesale environments. This role involves collaborating with cross functional teams, and crafting visually engaging product displays that align with Calvin Klein’s key principles.
Main Responsibilities/accountabilities Of The Job
Implement the global VM 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.
Be responsible for the CTB global showroom which includes set up, 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, including seasonal concepts, consumer messaging needs and custom visual displays.
Compile and annotate guidelines of key pieces for regional teams.
Develop VM Principle guidelines for the Close to Body category incorporating regional nuance to ensure a consistent execution on a seasonal basis.
Partner with Regions, Markets and Store Managers on a consistent basis to ensure the category is always being presented to the Global standard but allowing flexibility to adapt to the local consumer needs and business trends.
Support the leadership team on the execution of all regional showroom set ups, visual merchandising guideline proposals, key mannequin looks, and brand activations.
Partner with the VM Creative team on building cohesive displays that tie back to the key seasonal concepts.
Support new flagship store openings and store re-models globally.
Provide training to regional, market, and in-store visual teams when visiting markets to increase product visibility and build 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 floor-plans and new store openings to ensure that they match 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 or equivalent experience 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 balancing multiple other 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.
Pay Range:$94,000 – $120,000
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