Visual Merchandising Designer

The Swatch Group SA; Le Locle; On-site; CHF 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Swatch Group SA's Tissot brand in Le Locle seeks a Visual Merchandising Designer to create in-store displays and brand decoration that elevate the customer experience worldwide. You will develop 3D proposals, technical drawings, supervise sampling and production, and coordinate installations with internal and external teams, ensuring brand consistency across markets.

Strong collaboration with international store design teams, suppliers and retail partners is essential, as is staying current

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in a similar position.
• Portfolio of retail design projects.
• Experience with shop displays, window displays and space utilization that respect brand image and strategy.
• Experience working with production suppliers and knowledge of materials and production techniques.
• Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator, 3D modelling & rendering software (Rhino 3D and VRay) and Microsoft Excel & PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and implement eye-catching product displays, brand decoration and temporary store activations in line with the brand image and strategy
• Create the 3D proposals and technical drawings
• Supervise sampling and production
• Coordinate and supervise installation
• Oversee and coordinate projects with multiple internal and external stakeholders
• Provide creative and technical guidance to external teams and professionals on Tissot merchandising and design
• Provide visual guidelines for local executions and approval of local proposals
• Propose innovative solutions to improve current merchandising tools and brand image in point-of-sales
• Monitor and respect agreed costs and schedule

Skills

Coordination

Communication

Autonomous work

Project management

Education

Visual merchandising education

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Rhino 3D

VRay

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

The company ##

Tissot has been growing and developing its tradition of innovation since 1853. From the early days to the present, in its home in Le Locle in the Swiss Jura mountains, Tissot has translated craftsmanship and precision into stylish timepieces now sold in over 160 countries around the world. Special materials, advanced functionality and meticulous design detail join forces to create the luxury of accessibility. Today Tissot is a member of the Swatch Group, the world-s largest watch producer and distributor of Swiss watches. The tradition of innovation lives on, keeping closely in touch with the times.

We are currently recruiting for a Visual Merchandising Designer to join our International Store Design and Visual Merchandising Department. As a part of the Visual Merchandising team you will be required to create, develop and implement Tissot in-store displays and decoration that will attract customers- attention and create excellent brand in-store experience all over the world.

Job description ##

• Design, develop and implement eye-catching product displays, brand decoration and temporary store activations in line with the brand image and strategy
• Create the 3D proposals and technical drawings
• Supervise sampling and production
• Coordinate and supervise installation
• Oversee and coordinate projects with multiple internal and external stakeholders
• Provide creative and technical guidance to external teams and professionals on Tissot merchandising and design
• Provide visual guidelines for local executions and approval of local proposals
• Propose innovative solutions to improve current merchandising tools and brand image in point-of-sales
• Monitor and respect agreed costs and schedule

Profile ##

• Excellent coordination and communication skills
• Autonomous, responsible and at ease working on multiple projects with tight deadlines
• Proactive and open collaborative mindset
• Well organized and attentive to details
• Creative, innovative and not afraid to propose out of the box ideas and improvements
• High interest in retail design and visual merchandising, following competition and latest trends in the industry
• Basic understanding of international organization and distribution

Professional requirements ##

• 3 years of experience in a similar position
• Education in visual merchandising, industrial design or similar
• Portfolio of retail design projects
• Experience in designing shop displays, window displays and space utilization that respect brand image and strategy
• Experience in working with production suppliers and solid knowledge of materials and production techniques
• Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator, 3D modelling & rendering software (ideally Rhinoceros 3D and VRay), Microsoft Excel & PowerPoint

Languages ##

French and English - excellent oral and written knowledge

Contact ##

Job location

Chemin des Tourelles 17
2400 Le Locle (Neuchatel)
Switzerland

Company address

Tissot Ltd
Chemin des Tourelles 17
P.O. Box 399
CH-2400 Le Locle