Visual Merchandising

• Establish, and evolve, visual merchandising standards to reflect current product assortments, initiatives and product strategies.
• Define the in-store Global Display Standards.
• Develop visual merchandising plans and global guidance in partnership with Operations team.
• Drive and oversee process of product presentation including photography and / or renderings ensuring visuals are of appropriate caliber and brand aesthetic.
• Partner with Communications team on the scheduling, asset delivery and development of Global VM styling guidelines.

Product Styling & Event Support

• Define merchandise selections for all creative campaigns based on company initiatives and product focus.
• Partner with In-Store Designers on new collateral, providing feedbacks on functionality and advising on product layouts, groupings, and compositions.
• Collaborate with Event Design team on product presentation needs providing display concept feedback, planograms, and product arrangement.
• Partner with the events and creative concept teams to define the development of creative styling concepts for Pop In, Pop Up, HJ Events and retail activations.
• Remain up to date on trends in editorial, stylistic and display standards across the industry.
• Partner with Archives team as needed on special projects and exhibitions.

Product Launches

• Provide up to date information on new launches and product strategies with CVM teams.
• Maintain yearly product launch calendar (internal).
• Partner with Jewelry Design team on new collecting information on new collections to provide overview and inspiration for In-Store Designers.
• Kick off launches / product initiatives and brief in CVM Design team on scope of work.
• Partner with Production team regarding kits and / or display order kits for special initiatives and in store collaterals

Communications & Development

• Fosters strong business relationships with cross-functional partnerships.
• Effectively manage and develop direct reports.
• Train and develop various partners on new product initiatives and the importance of display standards.
• Attend new store openings and events to train and assist local CVM partners and retail teams with current presentation standards.
• Contribute to a collaborative culture and promote an environment where others are comfortable sharing ideas and taking risks.

Required Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in a similar position for luxury brands
• Ability to lead a team
• Interest in retail trends
• Highly organized and able to handle multiple tasks at once.
• Meticulously detail oriented and adept at design problem solving.
• Deadline-driven with a strong sense of urgency and accuracy.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to present ideas and information to a group.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Proficient in Adobe Suite – InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator.
• Proactive, flexible, enthusiastic and strong interpersonal skills.
• Comfortable in a fast paced work environment.
• Able to travel for store / market visits & installations (30-45% of the time)

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of Jewelry and Gemstones
• Experience in foreign luxury markets for cultural sensitivities and nuances
• Interest or passion for art and design.