Anthropologie Visual Coordinator - Liverpool, UK (New Store)

URBN; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

URBN, a leading retail company, is seeking a Visual Merchandising Manager in Liverpool. This role involves leading visual projects and implementing creative solutions that enhance customer experience and drive sales, requiring strong organizational skills and retail management experience. With a focus on collaboration, the successful candidate will ensure that merchandising standards resonate with the local market and reflect the company's unique culture.

Benefits

'Life Leave' - one day a year to take time off for big events

Employee Assistance program for health support

Discount off external gym memberships

Private Medical Insurance for eligible employees

Up to 40% employee discount at all URBN Brands

Season ticket loan for eligible employees

Cycle to work scheme for eligible employees

Structured support alongside continued learning and development

Qualifications

• Proven track record of driving sales through excellent visual presentations.
• Retail management experience with creative interests or a background in fashion, art and music.
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Lead the execution of visual projects, collaborating with teams for seasonal displays.
• Manage delivery of merchandising concepts, ensuring high standards are met.
• Inspire team collaboration for unique display concepts.

Skills

Visual presentations

Business acumen

Organizational skills

Project management

Effective communication

Job description

About Us

Founded in 1992, Pennsylvania, USA, by current URBN chairman and president Dick Hayne, Anthropologie was named after his college major (with a decidedly French twist) Anthropologie, which now operates over 200 stores worldwide, has evolved into a leading one-of-a-kind destination for those seeking a curated mix of clothing, accessories, gifts and home décor to reflect their personal style. In 2009 the brand launched its first store in London and now has over 18 stores in the UK and Europe.

Role Summary

Using directives from the Head Office Creative team and Store Manager, lead the execution of all visual projects in store, delivering a customer store experience that is inspiring, dynamic and entertaining for our customers. In partnership with Display Coordinators and store team, deliver seasonal layouts, VM initiatives and display schemes that set the highest possible standard for creative excellence. Partner with peers to support in the communication and execution of seasonal layouts, VM direction and display schemes across the district.

What You'll Be Doing

• With guidance from the Store Manager, interpret company direction and current fashion trends to deliver creative and exciting VM solutions, which are market specific and support in sales generation.
• Actively seek outside inspiration and apply personal talent to develop and contribute unique perspectives to the overall display concepts.
• Consistently lead and collaborate with the Store Manager, Display Coordinators and other creative coordinators resulting in innovative and timely project execution.
• Proactively manage, with direction from Store Manager (having shared responsibility with the Display team), the delivery of seasonal display and merchandising concepts through effective time management and planning, detailed bubble mapping, clean execution and timely completion.
• With guidance from Head Office, district creative and in partnership with the Display Coordinators, communicate seasonal set-ups through effective photo layouts.
• Following company guidelines, implement all VM initiatives, window schemes and styling direction to the highest possible standard.
• Communicate company merchandising concepts, initiatives and trends to the store teams through meetings, weekly walkthroughs and inspiration boards.
• Inspire others to work toward a common, collaborative goal by sharing inspiration, new ideas and pertinent information from Head Office.
• Effectively delegate projects while at the same time allowing others the creativity to succeed by making their own decisions.
• Coach team members on merchandise placement, merchandising standards, execution of promotion and markdown placement and business analysis.
• Facilitate an efficient shipment processing system in which merchandise is placed promptly in order to maximise sales.
• Maintain an organised office, signage storage area and fixture room.
• Build community relationships that directly reflect the Anthropologie culture.

What You'll Need

• Proven track record of driving sales through excellent visual presentations and strong business acumen.
• An understanding of the Anthropologie culture and its appeal to the local market.
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels and possess strong organisational skills.
• Project and time management experience.
• A willingness to travel and be away from a home store for periods of time to support on new store openings and projects.
• Retail management experience with creative interests or a background in fashion, art and music.
• A completed professional portfolio should be submitted if applicable

The Perks

Work Life Balance:

• 'Life Leave' - one day a year to take time off for those big events in life, in addition to your annual leave entitlement

Wellbeing:

• Employee Assistance program to support with mental, physical and financial health
• Discount off external gym memberships
• Private Medical Insurance for eligible employees

Employee Discounts:

• Up to 40% employee discount at all URBN Brands

Travel:

• Season ticket loan for eligible employees
• Cycle to work scheme for eligible employees

Continued Development:

• We offer structured support within the business alongside continued learning and development

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Equal Opportunity Statement

URBN is an Equal Opportunities Employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We provide equal employment opportunities regardless of age, sexual orientation, sex, gender reassignment, pregnancy, marital status, religion, race, or disability. We base all our employment decisions on merit, job requirements and business needs.