Urban Outfitters Visual Coordinator - Camden, London

URBN; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the fashion retail sector is seeking a Visual Merchandising Coordinator to enhance the customer store experience. This role involves leading visual projects, collaborating with team members, and implementing creative merchandising solutions. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in retail management and a passion for urban culture.

Benefits

Life Leave

Employee Assistance Program

Discounts on external gym memberships

Private Medical Insurance

Up to 40% discount at all URBN Brands

Season ticket loan

Cycle to work scheme

Structured support and ongoing learning opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven success in driving sales through visual presentation.
• Retail management experience with an interest in fashion, art, or music.
• Willingness to travel and spend time away from a home store.

Responsibilities

• Lead execution of visual projects in store.
• Manage delivery of seasonal display concepts.
• Collaborate with team members for innovative project execution.

Skills

Effective communication

Organizational abilities

Project management

Business acumen

Job description

Location

This position is located at 211 Camden High St Camden Town, London, NW17BT, United Kingdom.

Role Summary

Under guidance from the head office creative team, lead the execution of all visual projects in store, delivering an inspiring, dynamic, and entertaining customer store experience. Partner with the display coordinator to deliver seasonal layouts and display schemes that set the highest standards for creative excellence. Collaborate with peers to support the communication and execution of seasonal layouts and display schemes across the district.

What You'll Be Doing

• Interpret company direction and current fashion trends to develop creative and market-specific visual merchandising solutions that support sales generation.
• Seek outside inspiration and apply personal talent to contribute unique perspectives to display concepts.
• Lead and collaborate with the store manager, display coordinator, and other creative coordinators to ensure innovative and timely project execution.
• Manage the delivery of seasonal display concepts through effective planning, detailed mapping, and timely execution, sharing responsibilities with the display coordinator.
• Communicate seasonal set-ups through effective photo layouts submitted quarterly, following guidance from the district creative team and in partnership with the display coordinator.
• Implement all visual merchandising initiatives, window schemes, and styling directions to the highest standards, following company guidelines.
• Share company merchandising concepts, initiatives, and trends with store teams via meetings, walkthroughs, and inspiration boards.
• Inspire teamwork by sharing inspiration, new ideas, and relevant information from Head Office.
• Delegate projects effectively, allowing team members creative freedom to succeed.
• Coach team members on merchandise placement, standards, promotion execution, markdown placement, and business analysis.
• Facilitate efficient shipment processing to maximize sales.
• Maintain organized office, signage storage, and fixture areas.
• Uphold mystery shop standards and maintain company-average results.
• Build community relationships reflecting urban culture.

What You'll Need

• Proven success in driving sales through visual presentation and business acumen.
• An understanding of Urban Outfitters' culture and its appeal to the local market.
• Effective communication skills across all levels and strong organizational abilities.
• Experience in project and time management.
• Willingness to travel and spend time away from a home store.
• Retail management experience with an interest or background in fashion, art, or music.

The Perks

Work Life Balance:

• 'Life Leave' — one day annually for personal milestones, in addition to regular leave.

Wellbeing:

• Employee Assistance Program supporting mental, physical, and financial health.
• Discounts on external gym memberships.
• Private Medical Insurance for eligible employees.

Employee Discounts:

• Up to 40% discount at all URBN Brands.

Travel:

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

Continued Development:

• Structured support and ongoing learning opportunities within the business.

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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. Employment decisions are based on merit, job requirements, and business needs.