PRADA In-Store Visual Merchandiser, Bond Street

PRADA; City Of London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading luxury fashion brand in London is seeking an experienced In-Store Visual Merchandiser who will enhance product visibility and drive sales through effective merchandising strategies. Ideal candidates will have a strong eye for detail, proven experience within the luxury sector, and proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite. This role offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic and creative environment, contributing to overall brand presence.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Visual Merchandising, ideally in luxury brands.
• Ability to create captivating visual displays aligned with brand aesthetics.
• Experience with retail KPIs for driving sales.

Responsibilities

• Implement fitouts based on guidelines from the Visual Merchandising Department.
• Participate in fitouts for other stores in the city.
• Update the Display APP for store displays.
• Cooperate with Retail Merchandising for fitouts fostering customer traffic.

Skills

Visual Merchandising Experience

Retail KPI Interpretation

Team Collaboration

Detail-Oriented

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe InDesign

Organisational Skills

Job description

Founded in 1913 in Italy, the Prada Group was built on a tradition of excellence and with a vision of innovation. The Group, a world leader in the luxury sector, operates in more than 45 countries with the PRADA, Miu Miu, Church's and Car Shoe brands, and has employees of over 100 nationalities.

JOB PURPOSE

The In-Store Visual Merchandiser plays a crucial role in enhancing the brand's presence and driving sales through compelling product presentation and effective merchandising strategies. This position supports the overall Collection & Merchandising Strategy and fosters strong relationships with licensees by contributing to a wide range of activities. These include conducting comprehensive competitor analyses, developing engaging product presentations for Retail, Communication, and Training purposes, and analysing sales data (sell-in/sell-out) to inform future decisions.

Furthermore, the In-Store Visual Merchandiser is responsible for meticulous sample management, contributing to collection briefs, defining the product launch calendar, conducting thorough assortment reviews, and assisting with price definition and mapping. The role also involves the organisation of impactful sales campaigns, all with the ultimate goal of optimising product visibility, customer engagement, and ultimately, sales performance within the retail environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Carries out the fitouts based on the defined timeframe, implementing the guidelines received from the Visual Merchandising Department and ensuring their daily maintenance;
• Carries out any changes needed, from time to time, based on store merchandising, sales, market peculiarities, customer target, sharing them with the Visual Merchandising Function;
• Participates to the fitouts of other stores in the same city, if required by the VM Manager and in agreement with the Store Manager;
• Updates the Display APP, taking pictures of displays and shop windows any time a change is made (even partially) and uploading the same pictures onto the proper APP;
• Cooperates with Retail Merchandising for the implementation of fitouts fostering customer traffic and sales growth through the identification of appropriate outfits for the market, the customers and the season based on products in stock;
• Gives the Store Manager and Department Managers guideline on product display;
• Sends pictures of periodical fitouts and fitout changes to the Visual Merchandising Function, based on requested timing, in order to allow for corrections and changes;
• Gives the feedbacks on the results obtained following the implementation of fitouts to the Visual Merchandising and Retail Merchandising Functions;
• Gives a feedback on the condition of the store interiors, shop windows and display elements/props to the Visual Merchandising Function;
• Cooperates with Events and Promotional Activities to the implementation of fitouts for specific In-Store Events and cooperates with the Communication and PR Department for press presentations in the store;
• Takes care of the store's props in cooperation with the Stock Manager;
• Cooperates with Client Service Development/Vic for the display during private client appointment.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Proven Experience in Visual Merchandising, ideally within the luxury or premium brand sector. This includes a demonstrated ability to create an elevated and distinctive in-store experience that aligns with brand aesthetics.
• Proficient in using and interpreting retail KPIs to inform merchandising strategies and drive sales.
• Someone who thrives in a team environment actively contributes to a positive and productive atmosphere.
• Ability to work early hours to execute merchandising initiatives before store opening, and availability for weekend and holiday shifts.
• Comprehensive understanding of the luxury fashion retail landscape, with a keen eye for detail and the ability to translate brand vision into captivating visual displays.
• Strong working knowledge of Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign is essential for creating impactful and visually stunning designs and presentations.
• Experience in leading and maintaining high visual merchandising standards, demonstrating the ability to adapt to evolving trends and brand guidelines.
• Outstanding communication and collaboration skills.
• Highly Organised & Detail-Oriented.

Joining our Company means working in a creative and international environment, with teams of people motivated by curiosity and the quest for excellence. The engine of our success is the importance and value that we place on the talent and passion of our people leading to their own professional growth.

Prada Group promotes an inclusive work environment, ensuring equal opportunities for all candidates, regardless of gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, or other personal characteristics. We believe that diversity is a value and we are committed to build a fair and respectful workplace for all.