Artistic Display Coordinator | Visual Merchandising Lead

Urban Outfitters Europe; West of England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Leave

Employee Assistance Program

Gym discount

Private medical insurance

Employee discounts up to 40%

Season ticket loan

Cycle to work

Development opportunities

Job summary

Urban Outfitters Europe is seeking a Display Artist to set the highest standard for creative, visually engaging displays at our Bristol location. You will work with the Visual Merchandising Manager to deliver artistic yet commercial floor sets, manage budgets and ensure displays are cost effective.

You will mentor store teams on visual standards, train on materials handling, and keep safety and craftsmanship at the forefront while drawing inspiration from contemporary art and culture.

Qualifications

• Strong artistic background with fine arts, design or architectural background.
• Ability to develop creative ideas into working solutions.
• Talent and interest in the creation of artwork, painting, paper hanging and carpentry skills.
• Possess excellent construction craftsmanship skills along with experience of creating 3D work.
• Ability to communicate effectively and possess strong organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Interpret Company direction and updates to ensure displays create an artistic, visionary and unique environment that has a positive impact on sales.
• Utilise seasonal books to interpret the inspiration of the floor set by using knowledge of the customer and store location while infusing prototype artistic and cultural interests.
• Ensure excellent craftsmanship throughout all windows and in-store displays.
• Actively seek outside inspiration and apply personal talent to develop and contribute unique perspectives to the overall display concept.
• Promote the Urban philosophy of “peers teaching peers” by sharing skills and achievements as well as knowledge of contemporary art, music and culture.
• Mentor retail teams on display through training on visual expectations, operational standards and materials/tool management.
• Identify and develop team members to assist in display projects and seasonal set‑ups by working with VMM and store management.
• Celebrates accomplishments of both individuals and shared goals, gives credit when due.
• Attend daily meetings and share inspiration, new ideas and pertinent information from Head Office with the store team.
• Attend store Monday walkthroughs to gain an insight into store performance and sales.
• Model the way in daily interactions by consistently displaying integrity, fairness, professionalism and a genuine interest in employee development.
• Communicate new inspiration to the Head Office through good idea sheets and photo layouts.
• Consistently collaborate with the Visual Merchandising Manager and Store Manager which results in innovative and timely project execution.
• Efficiently utilise all display materials, including adaptations from recycled displays.
• Keep work areas organised and clean, with an emphasis on customer and employee safety.
• Ensure safety standards are upheld in the store in terms of displays and materials/tool management.
• Maintain an organised display room, signage storage area and fixture room.
• Support sales generation by creating an environment that highlights the appearance of the product and reflects the customer’s lifestyle and interests.
• Ensure display budgets are met and complete expense-reporting requirements accurately and on time.
• Work is collaboration with Visual Merchandising Manager to support the store in achieving the stock loss goal. Ensure all merchandise used for display is maintained, properly handled and accounted for at all times.
• Prioritise and plan projects to ensure that the customer experience is not inhibited.

Skills

Artistic background

Design background

Carpentry skills

Communication

Tools

Power tools

Job description

Urban Outfitters Europe is seeking a Display Artist to set the highest standard for creative, visually engaging displays at our Bristol location. You will work with the Visual Merchandising Manager to deliver artistic yet commercial floor sets, manage budgets and ensure displays are cost effective.

You will mentor store teams on visual standards, train on materials handling, and keep safety and craftsmanship at the forefront while drawing inspiration from contemporary art and culture.