Senior Visual Merchandiser

Harvey Nichols; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in luxury retail is seeking a Senior Visual Merchandiser to elevate their in-store experience. This role involves leading visual merchandising standards, collaborating with teams to create stunning displays, and utilizing sales data to enhance performance. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational skills, a keen eye for aesthetics, and a passion for fashion. Join a dynamic team that champions inclusivity and offers a wealth of benefits, including generous discounts and career development opportunities. If you're ready to make an impact in luxury retail, this is the opportunity for you!

Benefits

Up to 40% off fashion

Up to 40% off hospitality

30% off beauty and perfumery

Clothing allowance

Competitive commission scheme

Paid overtime

Charity days

Season ticket/bike loan

Learning and development opportunities

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Previous experience in visual merchandising within luxury retail.
• Strong creative skills and aesthetic sensibility in styling and merchandising.

Responsibilities

• Lead and maintain VM standards across all store categories.
• Conduct regular VM training and ensure compliance with standards.
• Create floor plans and layouts for visual merchandising rotations.

Skills

Organisational Skills

Problem-Solving

Visual Merchandising Skills

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Adaptability

Fashion Industry Knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Creative Visual Design

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe InDesign

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

Senior Visual Merchandiser

Do you stay ahead of the latest trends in luxury fashion?
Can you tell your Dior from your Dolce & Gabbana?
Are you passionate about creating stunning visual displays in luxury retail?

IfYES,we may have the role for you…

Luxury department store, Harvey Nichols, is searching for a new Senior Visual Merchandiser to join its thriving Display department in our Edinburgh store. Our culture is based on inclusivity; we embrace diversity. Whoever you are, Harvey Nichols has a place for you.

How we reward your hard work…

At Harvey Nichols, we champion career development and are passionate about our people. We will do all we can to support your journey and career path with us. Alongside this you will have access to a world of amazing benefits such as:

• Up to 40% off fashion
• Up to 40% off hospitality, foodmarket and hampers
• 30% off beauty and perfumery, wine and spirits
• Clothing allowance
• Competitive commission scheme
• Paid overtime

You will also have access to charity days, a season ticket/bike loan; learning and development opportunities; to our Employee Assistance Program - Retail Trust and recognition schemes and the opportunity to join one of our employee groups – Wellbeing, Diversity & Inclusion and Sustainability. These are just some of the reasons people join and stay!

About the role…

Working with the in-store VM manager, your role will be to lead and maintain the overall VM standards of Harvey Nichols, ensuring we are showcasing the highest standards possible to our clients.

• Lead VM rotations as and when requested, across all floors and categories following a structured calendar that is shared and agreed with the Store GM, Sales Managers and Head of Visual Merchandising.
• Working with the VM team, carry out daily VM standard checks with the shop floor team, ensuring all areas of the floor are well maintained, including highlighting any areas that require maintenance and/or cleaning and following up with the relevant teams.
• Working with the VM Management team, leverage key sales data to make informed VM changes, to aid in driving the overall performance of the business.
• Attend buying floor-walks as and when requested and provide necessary feedback as and when requested.
• Working with the VM Management team, create floor plans and layouts for rotations before implementation, and adjust and amend following any feedback.
• Assist on projects such as pop-ups, in-store events, and any other ad hoc requests, ensuring the highest VM standards are presented and maintained when required.
• Partner with store ops and stock to ensure all products displayed are accounted for and the necessary stock requirements are met.
• Conduct regular VM training with the store team, educating them on all key areas of VM, ensuring they are given all the necessary information and tools to assist you in maintaining the floor.
• Working with the HO team, implement seasonal schemes, both in store and windows, as and when requested.
• Working alongside the signage team, produce any necessary signage when requested.
• Share images of any changes through the correct channels such as store whatsapp groups as and when requested.
• Keep an accurate record of all VM Tools including props, mannequins and hangers and ensure they are well maintained and replaced when and where needed.
• Ensure a safe environment is maintained for customers, staff and suppliers.

Is this you?

We are looking for individuals who embrace diversity, love a challenge, are passionate about luxury retail and are looking for something uniquely different.

• Good organisational, planning and time management skills and high attention to detail
• High problem-solving capability
• Strong visual merchandising skills and aesthetic sensibility. Creative experience in styling / merchandising of multiple product categories
• Flexible with ability to follow direction and receptive to constructive feedback
• Ability to adapt to fast pace reactive environment and frequent change of priorities
• Team player with exceptional communication skills
• Proactive with a flexible and proactive approach to your workload
• Agile approach to work
• Keen interest for the fashion industry
• Previous experience of Visual Merchandising within retail/ luxury fashion house
• Experience in VM planning, co-ordination and execution
• Excellent Creative software skills (Adobe Photoshop, InDesign), PowerPoint and Excel
• Digital photography skills with good sense of composition
• Bachelor’s degree or above in a Creative Visual Design discipline or equivalent

If this sounds like you, we want to hear from you!

Where do I sign?

If you are already thinking of what you will wear on your first day (no we don’t have uniforms) and this role catches your eye, hit the “apply” button below to kick-start your journey with us.