Visual Merchandising Manager - West Region

Miu Miu; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Prada Group is seeking a Visual Merchandising Manager in the United States to drive consistent brand visuals across assigned stores and wholesale partners. You will lead a team of Visual Merchandisers, align with corporate standards, and oversee window and floor displays while ensuring sales support and brand integrity.

You will collaborate with the Visual Merchandising Director, Retail Merchandising, and Store Management to optimize layouts, seasonal storytelling, and event preparations.

Responsibilities

• Manage all visual activities for a group of assigned stores.
• Oversee the execution of window displays as well as internal store displays per corporate visual directives.
• Coach and develop all Visual Merchandisers within area.
• Set schedules for the assigned area in partnership with the Visual Merchandising Director and communicate weekly to the Visual Coordinator.
• Make adjustments to visual presentation following guidance from the central corporate team.
• Sell thru.
• Consider product strengths/weaknesses.
• Oversee shipments.
• Account for seasonality and sales trends in displays.
• Control travel costs for the travel of Visual Merchandisers in the assigned area.
• Partner with Director on Wholesale guidelines.
• Collaborate with store management after floor moves and product rotations to maintain display standards and highlight key points.
• Ensure each window change and floor move is photographed and uploaded to the corporate drive.
• Communicate store visual and wholesale issues to the VP (Product/sell thru, mannequin looks, technical issues).
• Maintain inventory of all visual props and inform the Visual Coordinator when props are moved.
• Work on preparation for special events, parties and installations.
• Operate at an efficient pace and implement corrections in a timely manner.
• Monitor displays in stores in the assigned region in collaboration with Retail Merchandising with frequent checks of photographs.
• Provide adequate information to Store Managers to ensure maintenance of displays and updates.
• Collaborate with Retail Engineering on interior store conditions, windows and display cases.
• Assist with other related Visual management projects as requested by the Company.

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, Versace, Church’s, Car Shoe and Luna Rossa brands, and has employees of over 100 nationalities.

Position Description

The Visual Merchandising Manager is responsible for ensuring the regular execution of all visual activity for assigned retail and wholesale doors, following the guidelines from the Visual Merchandising Department. The main objective should be to increase sales while respecting the brand image as well as acting as a brand ambassador.

Responsibilities

• Manage all visual activities for a group of assigned stores.
• Manage the execution of window displays as well as internal store display as per corporate visual directives.
• Manage, coach and develop all Visual Merchandisers within area.
• Manage schedule for assigned area in partnership with the Visual Merchandising Director and communicate it by e-mail on a weekly basis to the Visual Coordinator.
• Make adjustments to visual presentation taking the following factors into account and with guidance from the central corporate team.
• Sell thru
• Product strengths/weaknesses
• Shipment
• Seasonality
• Sales trends
• Control any costs relating to his/her travel and the travel of Visual Merchandisers in assigned area.
• Partner with Director on guidelines regarding Wholesale.
• Partner with store management team after each floor move and product rotation in order to facilitate necessary daily intervention and maintenance of display standards. Highlight all key points relating to the current display.
• Ensure that each window change and floor move is photographed, and that pictures are uploaded to the corporate shared drive in the correct manner.
• Communicate store visual and wholesale issues to the VP, including but not limited to:
• Product/ sell thru
• Mannequin looks
• Technical issues
• Maintain inventory of all visual props inform the Visual Coordinator when props are moved.
• Work on preparation for special events, parties and installations.
• Work at an efficient pace and action corrections in a timely manner.
• Monitor displays to ensure they are correct, in stores in the assigned region in collaboration with Retail Merchandising with frequent and punctual checks of photographs sent by the stores.
• Supply adequate information to Store Managers and/or Store Visual personnel to ensure the maintenance of the display and any necessary daily updates.
• Collaborate with the Retail Engineering Department, providing feedback on the interior condition of stores, windows and display cases and objects.
• Other related Visual management projects as requested by the Company.

Other

• Regular attendance and punctuality
• Ability to professionally interact with management and coworkers
• Strong organizational skills, multi-tasking and prioritizing capabilities
• Travel required

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.