Junior Visual Merchandiser – Fashion Retail

Job description / Role

The focus of this role will be to support to the VM team by ensuring stores look clean, crisp and attractive with a creative flair, capable of driving sales performance to optimum levels through effective product placement and visual display, in line with Brand guidelines and current trends.

• Involvement and communication in the forward planning and development of the Brand VM monthly guidelines and execution of the stores for their specific areas.
• Promote brand image whilst complying with Visual Merchandising standards
• Support the VM team with monthly mock shops and creating launch packs for the stores
• Conceptualizing Brands Standards within windows and stores in line with Brand requirements and local events.
• Receive feedback and ongoing evaluation on ideas and possess the ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, management and external stakeholders.
• To be Sale and Brand focused whilst being constantly mindful of the necessity to be cost sensitive, where suitable.
• To visit all stores/ concessions on a regular basis in order to ensure that the Brand concept is being correctly implemented and communicated within the correct necessary timeframes
• To develop, maintain and monitor an inventory management system that would include the necessary equipment i.e. mannequins, props, etc)
• To review current VM equipment inventory on a regular basis and communicate and feedback to the VM manager.
• Responsibility to manage cost and purchase of VM props through sourcing suppliers in and around the UAE, or where necessary.
• To assist in store openings with regards to the ordering, tracking, layout and execution of the visual merchandiser.
• To assist in VM based projects wherever necessary.

Requirements

• 2-5 years experience within the VM or fine arts field.
• Intermediate – Advanced skills across the MS Office Suite including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Fluent in English with Arabic knowledge an asset
• Creative flair
• Training and development
•Communication
• Knowledge of current trends
• Ability to work to a brief whilst showing unique creativity
• Taking ownership

About the Company

Majid Al Futtaim Fashion provides a platform for the introduction of world-class fashion and retail brands in the region, developing their presence across the Middle East. Their aim is to be the international retail partner of choice for some of the worlds most desirable brands. The Company believes the strength of a brands success is through the focus of its people. Having the right retail structure, with the right people, ensures that a brands integrity is maintained to the highest level and that the customer experience is aligned to global standards.

The leading retail arm of Majid Al Futtaim Ventures, Majid Al Futtaim Fashion has the rights to operate the internationally renowned Juicy Couture brand throughout the region. Juicy Couture is one of the most popular casual luxury brands in the Middle East and continues to be a retail success with over 18 stores currently open across the region and further plans to expand the into new markets in 2014.

Other brands operated by Majid Al Futtaim Fashion include one of the UKs leading fashion retailers Jane Norman, the metropolitan casual lifestyle brand Mexx and ITSUGAR the US confectionary brand with an attitude.

The eclectic Spanish brand Hoss Intropia, and the iconic fashion brand Halston Heritage, were recently added to Majid Al Futtaim Fashions portfolio. Tremendous demand for both brands is anticipated this year with an aggressive rollout of new stores planned throughout the region.

In early 2013, Majid Al Futtaim Fashion announced a joint ventures agreement with the leading American retailer and casual wear clothing brand, Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (A&F), with respect to its Hollister and Abercrombie & Fitch brands. The agreement is to develop Hollister and Abercrombie & Fitchs presence within the UAE, further supporting the brands international growth. As Abercrombie & Fitch Co.s first physical foray into the Middle East, the landmark joint venture partnership with Majid Al Futtaim Fashion should significantly broaden A&Fs regional potential across the GCC, further adding to the regions offering of exceptional market leading international brands.