Overview
Visual Manager Jobs in Greater Boston at AKIRA/shopAKIRA.com
Title: Visual Manager
Company: AKIRA/shopAKIRA.com
Location: Greater Boston
AKIRA Visual Operations Manager
In 2002, AKIRA opened the doors to its first women’s clothing boutique in Chicago. Since then, the company has extended its reach to 35+ stores across the United States, as well as a thriving eCommerce business (shopAKIRA.com.) AKIRA is extremely well-poised for sustained growth as we continue to build a nationally recognized brand. AKIRA’s culture has one very large, distinct difference from other high fashion competitors: Fanatical, Obsessive Attention to the consumer’s needs and desires. The core principle for all employees at AKIRA is toAct and Think Like an Owner, and this belief can be reflected across all areas of the company.
The Position
Visual Operations Manager
Location
South Shore Plaza, Braintree, MA
Overview:
As a Visual Manager, you oversee all visual and operational aspects of the store, leading a team of 4 to 20 individuals depending on size. This role combines creativity and strategy—you interpret sales data, design impactful displays, and craft visual stories that drive results. Success requires balancing artistry with analysis, taking decisive action through strategic merchandising to ensure both aesthetic appeal and sales performance.
Essential Functions:
Independently prioritize in-store merchandising tasks each day by assessing aesthetic needs and analyzing and incorporating weekly selling data
Effectively execute all in-store merchandising tasks according to company guidelines, including but not limited to: floor layout adjustments, floor moves, rack merchandising, table displays, wall displays, accessory displays, sales floor and window mannequin styling, promotional displays, etc.
Communicate regularly with store management staff to ensure merchandising is meeting the needs of business and aiding in sales
Partner with the leadership team to ensure standards are being kept up throughout the store and teach and participate in all tasks. Complete various cleaning tasks when changing displays (waxing racks, dusting tables, adjusting lighting after floor moves, etc.)
Complete daily and weekly visual and operations evaluations. Summarizing the merchandising tasks and looking forward to what’s next to drive the business forward
Elevate the customer experience not only through the store environment visually but also by supporting sales. Ensure customers are being delivered the AKIRA styling experience by connecting customers to stylists and supporting in running the floor, cash wrap, fitting rooms to minimize wait times and get them in and out with a smile on their face
Support Leadership team by participating in all functions of the business including talent – recruitment & performance management
Qualifications:
Minimum 2 years of experience in visual merchandising
Strong knowledge of fashion and current trends
Efficient and quick-paced, whether working independently or as part of a team
Willingness to work early mornings and/or occasional late nights
Excited to contribute to a dynamic and fun work environment
Excellent organizational, communication, and time-management skills
Flexible with scheduling, including extended hours when needed
Physical Requirements:
Move product, supplies and/or boxes repetitively; ability to push, pull, lift a maximum of 50 lbs. based on needs of the role
Ability to stand/walk for extended periods of time, including a 10-12 hour shift
Travel:
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