UGG Global Visual Merchandising Manager

UGG; North Carolina; Remote; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a passionate Global Visual Merchandising Manager to elevate brand aesthetics through innovative product displays and storytelling in retail environments. This role involves collaborating with global partners to ensure exceptional consumer experiences and driving sales growth through effective visual merchandising strategies. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, a deep understanding of consumer trends, and a commitment to brand integrity. Join a dynamic team dedicated to making a positive impact in the retail fashion industry, where your creativity and strategic thinking can shine.

Benefits

Competitive Pay and Bonuses

Financial Planning and Wellbeing

Time Away from Work

Extras, Discounts, and Perks

Growth and Development

Health and Wellness

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in Visual Merchandising in footwear/apparel.
• Strong understanding of translating global strategy into actionable guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Drive a consistent visual experience across all retail stores.
• Produce visual merchandising tools and guidelines for regional teams.

Skills

Creative thinking

Problem-solving

Effective communication

Leadership

Consumer understanding

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Equivalent work experience

Tools

Microsoft Teams

PowerPoint

Word

Excel

Outlook

Adobe Photoshop

InDesign

Job description

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At Deckers Brands, Together, Every Step is a promise kept that every employee can bring their authentic self, is valued and supported, as a whole person, at work and beyond. Together, Every Step is how we continue to deliver exceptional business results, experience an amazing place to work, and have a positive impact on the communities and world around us.

Job Title: UGG Global Visual Merchandising Manager

Reports to: Global Visual Experience Director

Location: Remote – US

Interested applicants must reside in one of the following approved states:

California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Missouri, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin.

The Role

As a UGG Global Visual Merchandising Manager, you will elevate the brand’s aesthetic through inspiring, consistent product display, storytelling, and experiences in Global DTC Stores. Your main responsibility is to develop direction, tools, and training that supports regional execution of seasonal and 365 visual merchandising strategies. You will collaborate heavily with global and regional partners and stakeholders to ensure our retail stores provide an exceptional experience. This position requires a deep understanding of retail directive creation, marketplace and consumer trends, brand positioning, and go-to-market process.

Your Impact

1. Championing the Consumer Experience: Drives a consistent and immersive visual experience across all UGG retail stores. Ensures that visual merchandising supports seamless storytelling, making products more engaging and accessible to consumers.
2. Empowering Regional and Store Teams: Establishing a Global VM Training Platform, ensuring regional teams have the tools and knowledge to execute visual merchandising direction effectively.
3. Enhancing Brand Consistency: Produces visual merchandising tools and guidelines while working closely with regional teams to adapt global strategies for cultural and regional relevance while preserving brand integrity.
4. Driving Sales and Business Growth: Enhances product visibility and storytelling, leading to increased customer engagement and conversion.
5. Innovating Retail Visual Merchandising: Stays ahead of industry trends, consumer behaviors, and retail innovations to keep UGG competitive in the market.
6. Supporting Cross-Functional Collaboration: Works closely with Marketing, Retail Operations, Store Design, Merchandising, and Digital teams.

Who You Are

As an UGG Global Visual Merchandising Manager, you will need to demonstrate the following competencies:

1. Creates the Future - Creative thinking and innovative problem-solving.
2. Makes Good Decisions - Informed decision-making and resource allocation.
3. Delivers Results - Proactive, organized, goal-oriented approach to project management.
4. Communicates Effectively - Effective communication, direction, and training skills.
5. Develops Team - Strong leadership, collaborative approach, and diversity appreciation.
6. Consumer Obsessed - A commitment to understanding and serving the consumer.

We’d love to hear from people with:

• A bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent work experience.
• A minimum of 10+ years of proven experience in Visual Merchandising in a footwear/apparel environment.
• A background of driving positive results for the business and the brand.
• Proven experience providing effective visual merchandising direction to the field.
• A strong understanding of how to translate and adapt global strategy into actionable guidelines and tools for execution in retail.
• Knowledge of current consumer and marketplace trends in the fashion industry.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to professionally and effectively interact with all levels of the team.
• Experience working through complexities of problem-solving for the visual needs of unique store conditions.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Teams, PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Outlook, Adobe Photoshop, and InDesign.
• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time.

What We'll Give You:

• Competitive Pay and Bonuses.
• Financial Planning and wellbeing.
• Time away from work.
• Extras, discounts and perks.
• Growth and Development.
• Health and Wellness.

The salary range posted reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for this role in our Goleta, CA location. Individual pay will be determined by location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Diversity and inclusion are key to our success. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and our employees are people with different strengths, experiences and backgrounds who share a passion for our brands.

Seniority level

Not Applicable

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Marketing and Sales

Industries

Retail Apparel and Fashion, Manufacturing, and Retail