Manager, Visual Creative - Apparel

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Job Overview

The Manager, Visual Creative supports collateral production and financial planning for Macy’s Visual Merchandising, focusing on specific business categories related to in-store marketing and promotions. They provide sound financial analysis to support the overall Visual business strategy and develop insightful information from required financial reports. This role reports to the Senior Manager of Visual Production, Capital & Expense Control.

 

What You Will Do

• Manage the Capital & Expense Control process, overseeing visual distributions and purchase orders for capital and expense purchases.
• Develop and maintain records, financial reports, and cost analyses for Visual project budgets, as well as approved projects from Macy’s internal partners with Visual assigned budgets.
• Partner with financial Capital & Expense colleagues and leadership to manage funding approvals, transfer requirements, PO report reconciliation, and other balance sheet functions.
• Manage the production and distribution of visual collateral for over 30 Cosmetics & Fragrances promotions per month in all stores.
• Track expenses for Cosmetics & Fragrances related to cost distribution by vendor, monthly and seasonal financial reports, and collaborate with external and internal Finance and Business partners for additional needs.
• Communicate clearly and directly with vendor partners to ensure they maintain timelines. Work with the Graphic Design Manager to ensure artwork is submitted on time and contracts are in place before production deadlines.
• Oversee negotiation of costs, collection of contracts and funding for promotions from brands and internal business partners, supplier sourcing and bids, and management of timelines.
• Partner with Merchant & Planning teams to develop a promotional calendar and ensure alignment of visuals with business strategy.
• Manage and maintain the database and Cosmetics Collateral websites, inputting and updating all store information, limited brand distributions, visual fixtures, and special programs.
• Survey the field for store updates seasonally and work with the Planning team to ensure limited brand distribution is updated by program before finalizing vendor contracts. Work with outside programmers for design and development.
• Regularly inspect production elements for quality and ensure that stores receive collateral in line with Macy’s standards.
• Responsible for the growth and development of direct reports.
• Lead and inspire team members, raising awareness of the team’s plans, insights, and accomplishments to facilitate cooperation across departments and build a high-performing, highly motivated team.
• Create and foster career development and growth paths for team members, aligning with company and personal objectives.
• Establish clear and measurable goals and objectives for the team related to the creation and enhancement of timely, high-quality products that support critical business objectives, manage requirements changes, and partner with cross-functional teams.
• Assist direct reports with ongoing prioritization and resource allocation to ensure the delivery of crucial business initiatives.
• Oversee hiring, retention, and succession planning.
• Maintain regular, dependable attendance and punctuality.

 

Skills You Will Need

Financial Analysis: Ability to analyze and interpret financial reports to support the overall Visual business strategy.

Production Management: Ability to manage the production and distribution of visual collateral for multiple promotions, ensuring timely and high-quality delivery.

Vendor Communication: Strong skills in communicating clearly and directly with vendor partners to ensure they maintain timelines and contracts are in place before production deadlines.

Team Collaboration: Ability to partner effectively with financial colleagues, lea