SummaryThe Assistant Manager Visual Merchandising at MCM will support the execution and adaptation of global visual strategies for the North America and Canada region. This role ensures the MCM brand is consistently and creatively represented across all retail, outlet, and wholesale locations, shaping the in-store customer experience by translating global directives into compelling, localized visual presentations.
Responsibilities- Adapt global visual merchandising directives into tailored regional guidelines for NCSA.
- Develop monthly floor plans and zone-by-category layouts for all store types.
- Conceptualize innovative visual ideas aligned with the MCM brand identity.
- Coordinate seasonal windows, lightbox imagery, in-store signage, and video content.
- Manage vendor relationships, including bidding, budgeting, and production oversight.
- Oversee installations and provide guidance for non-local rollouts.
- Train and support Store Managers, Visual Ambassadors, and Wholesale Account Executives.
- Conduct market visits to assess execution and maintain visual standards.
- Collaborate with Store Planning and Operations to ensure display elements are in good condition.
- Partner with Retail Merchandising to develop creative merchandising solutions.
- Track sales performance to identify strategic visual improvements.
- Collaborate with HQ and cross-functional partners on new openings and pop-up activations.
- Manage prop and mannequin orders, ensuring alignment with store layouts.
- Partner with Marketing to plan and execute visual setups for events.
- Support budget planning and manage expenses related to props and fixtures.
- Conduct competitive research and trend analysis in the retail space.
Requirements- Bachelor’s Degree in Visual Merchandising, Design, Fashion Merchandising, or related field.
- Minimum 5 years of hands-on corporate visual merchandising experience in luxury, fashion, or lifestyle retail.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Suite.
- Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong visual and creative eye with attention to detail.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Comfortable working cross-functionally and independently.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Ability to lift and move visual props.
- Willingness to travel frequently (up to 50%).
- Experience in vendor sourcing and negotiation.
- Working knowledge of retail business KPIs.
- Flexible and solutions-oriented with a collaborative mindset.
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