Associate Manager, Visual Merchandising Communications

Michael Kors is always interested in hearing from talented, globally-minded individuals with a passion for fashion.

If you enjoy working in a creative, fast-paced environment, then we would love to hear from you!

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Who You Are:

You are creative, collaborative, have strong communication, and are results driven. You thrive in a rapidly changing environment, are resourceful, and have the ability to think and work strategically. You have deep knowledge of the Adobe Creative Suite programs and can implement visual standards both graphically and on site. You demonstrate passion for the brand and rely on organizational skills to plan and accomplish goals. 

What You’ll Do:

You will be responsible for creating and distributing visual merchandising guidelines and weekly business actions cross-divisionally within North America. You will also ensure supplemental materials are concise, clear and designed for optimal performance. You will assist the Sr Visual Manager with special projects but not limited to achieving cross divisional goals through visual merchandising.

CREATIVE INNOVATION

• Create and maintain graphic templates.
• Create visual merchandising guidelines/directives each month that support business needs while maintaining seasonal theme and global message in partnership with cross-functional partners.
• Create supplemental materials as needed to support and achieve divisional objectives including but not limited to seasonal buys.
• Prepare and gather all digital assets and imagery seasonally.
• Create product cheat sheets by department for each month of the season.

STRATEGIC PLANNING

• Understanding of all store types and tiers, providing suggestive alternatives to achieve desired goals.
• Review assortment grids, markdowns, late arrivals, RTS | RTV and promotions.
• Review weekly sales & Inventory reports ensuring optimum use of product to increase sales in stores.
• Collaborate with Merchandising team on all necessary presentations, ensuring key investments and volume drivers are protected and well represented.

COMMUNICATION

• Retail communications liaison, informing cross functional partners on upcoming VM tasks. 
• Communicate and share guidelines, templates and files with global network to ensure a cohesive brand message.
• Facilitate all communication to Field Leadership and stores regarding VM Guidelines and new visual initiatives.
• Share and distribute guideline previews and working files with global network.

OPERATIONS

• Support with photo evaluation of North America fleet while compiling and sharing compliance results.
• Organize and maintain seasonal product on company server.
• Properly archive monthly guidelines and supplemental materials.
• Assist in preparation of major presentations and workshops such as seasonal buys and monthly early floorset walkthroughs.
• Establish digital library process seasonally.
   

You’ll Need to Have:

• Minimum 3 - 5 years Visual Merchandising experience
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator), and Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
• Minimum 2 - 3 years of graphic design experience.
• Strong photography skills
• Excellent organization, communication and follow-up skills
   

We’d Love to See:

• Strong visual merchandising skills and ability to drive business through creativity
• Understanding of how to handle product via visual merchandising in-store or on site
• Ability to think and work strategically; able to plan ahead and foresee opportunities
• Resourceful, creative and solution-oriented
• Detailed oriented while able to handle multiple tasks
• Business Acumen: understanding of how effective visual strategies and standards drive the overall customer experience
• Positively communicates and actively demonstrates the Brand Values and MK Mission
   

MK Perks:

• Generous Paid Time Off & Holiday Schedule
• Summer Fridays
• Internal mobility across Versace, Jimmy Choo and Michael Kors
• Cross-brand Discount
• Exclusive Employee Sales
• Fav 5 Cards (MK Discount for friends and family)
• 401k Match
• Paid Parental Leave
• Thrive Wellness Program
• Commuter Benefits
• Gym Discounts

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