Brand Image Specialist, UK

Ralph Lauren; London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a talented Visual Merchandiser to enhance the in-store experience in luxury retail. This role involves executing creative installations, maintaining brand standards, and collaborating closely with store teams. The ideal candidate will have a strong eye for detail, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment. If you are passionate about visual merchandising and thrive in a dynamic setting, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact on the brand's image and presence.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in visual merchandising, preferably in luxury retail.
• Strong visual skills with a keen eye for detail.

Responsibilities

• Execute interior changeovers and installations for stores.
• Conduct daily maintenance walkthroughs to improve store aesthetics.

Skills

Visual Merchandising

Creative Skills

Time Management

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Job description

Ralph Lauren Corporation (NYSE:RL) is a global leader in the design, marketing and distribution of premium lifestyle products in five categories: apparel, accessories, home, fragrances, and hospitality. For more than 50 years, Ralph Lauren's reputation and distinctive image have been consistently developed across an expanding number of products, brands and international markets. The Company's brand names, which include Ralph Lauren, Ralph Lauren Collection, Ralph Lauren Purple Label, Polo Ralph Lauren, Double RL, Lauren Ralph Lauren, Polo Ralph Lauren Children, Chaps, among others, constitute one of the world's most widely recognized families of consumer brands.

At Ralph Lauren, we unite and inspire the communities within our company as well as those in which we serve by amplifying voices and perspectives to create a culture of belonging, ensuring inclusion, and fairness for all. We foster a culture of inclusion through: Talent, Education & Communication, Employee Groups and Celebration.

Responsible for executing store changeovers and installations for interiors in the UK Region RLS doors, including daily maintenance and creative updates through product merchandising. This position requires expertise in visual merchandising and maintaining strong relationships with store teams while ensuring brand image standards are consistently met.

Key Responsibilities

1. Execute interior changeovers and installations for stores, including product mapping, product placement, lifestyle presentations and outfit building.
2. Conduct daily maintenance walkthroughs of locations, identifying opportunities to improve and maintain the overall aesthetic and creative appearance of the site, including the overall tidiness of each store.
3. Partner closely with creative counterparts before and during installs to ensure that the product and creative presentations reinforce each other, are cohesive, and aligned with the seasonal business strategies.
4. Take responsibility for staying connected to the Corporate Office via the Team Site, including updates to the directives, showrooms, advertising, product deliveries and buys.
5. Actively participate in the timely updating of the Team Site with window and interior photo recaps and regional calendars.

Experience, Skills & Knowledge

1. 5 years in visual merchandising experience, preferably in a luxury retail environment.
2. Strong visual skills and eye for detail. Creative personality and business acumen.
3. Fast learner, team player with strong work ethic.
4. Proactivity, autonomy, strong time management and organizational skills in order to execute a running punch list, maintain and install a rolling calendar and meet fast-paced deadlines.
5. Ability to travel to multiple store locations and conduct installations outside of standard working and retail store hours (i.e., evenings after 7 PM/weekends).
6. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with supervisors and peers.