Director of Visual Merchandise

SKIMS is a solutions-oriented brand creating the next-generation of underwear, loungewear, and shapewear.  We set new standards with our game-changing product and are a driving force within pop-culture. We are looking for a leader in visual merchandising to advance the industry forward. This leader will be responsible for creating, designing, and leading the storytelling across all Skims physical touchpoints. This individual will partner with cross functional teams to lead the visual merchandising strategy for the Brand and has strong influencing skills, creativity, and strategic leadership. They will be a part of a dynamic, creative environment where they will interact with key stakeholders to ensure that Skim’s visual merchandising strategy supports the overall business objectives.  They will manage the creation of all visual direction, the development and production of all VM content. Responsibilities·       Partner with the Creative, Marketing and Buying, to develop a visual merchandising and styling strategy, combining both commercial and creative vision to maximize sales, ensure brand integrity and drive consistency between channels of distribution.·       Create master maps for each door profile, fixture guides, floorplans, and templates.·       Build seasonal guidelines by partnering with buyers, sales, planning and allocation to confirm & review buys, organize walk through’s, communicate key VM strategies and review execution.·       Responsible for managing the creation, timeline, production & distribution of all Master & Seasonal Guidelines·       Manage seasonal mock store process, scheduling, set up, shoot to in store execution·       Build VM Training materials to be used across channels to ensure consistent on-brand execution·       Manage Day to day business needs, identify immediate opportunities and deliver action plans·       Support new store openings, store re-models and activations·       Supervise, develop and mentor visual merchandising team to help foster a strong, energetic, productive, and creative team·       Stay up to date on competitive visual and activation trends Requirements·       10+ years of Visual Merchandising and Management experience, ideally in both apparel & intimates·       Self-motivated and strong organizational skills, able to work under high pressure and prioritize·       Awareness of trends and strong creative point of view·       Proficient in InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Planogram Software and Microsoft Office Suite·       Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills·       The ability to be creative and inspire others.·       Ability to travel Benefits and Culture·       100% Company Paid Healthcare (medical, dental, vision) ·       Kind Body Fertility Benefits   ·       401(k) savings plan with up to 4% match ·       Unlimited PTO  ·       Full Access to LinkedIn learning ·       Employee Discounts   Perks (HQ Location)·       Free weekly catered lunch at HQ – M/W/Th  ·       Dog-Friendly office  ·       Free Swag Giveaways  ·       Annual Holiday Party  ·       Annual Summer Party  ·       Invitations to pop-ups and other company events  ·       Complimentary daily office snacks and beverages   SKIMS is committed to continuously creating an inclusive environment for all employees and candidates, reflective of the rich diversity of the communities we serve. Equitable workplaces foster innovation and excellence, and in our commitment to culture of belonging qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability.