Description PRINCIPAL OBJECTIVE This position reports to the VP of 3D Creative. Design and management of TOM FORD BEAUTY in-store merchandising, in-store collateral, presentations, schematics, retailer installations, merchandising guidelines, specialty merchandising units and fixtures representing the brand image and equity.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES - Self-starter creating new, innovative, and distortive merchandising design solutions for a luxury & prestige beauty landscape through ideation, sketches, and presentation renderings creatively while remaining on-brand.
- Concept and design in-store merchandising, in-store collateral, presentations, schematics, retailer events, specialty merchandising units and fixtures representing the brand.
- Lead sustainability initiatives across VM partnering with corporate teams and vendors.
- Develop detailed schematics for production using 3D and 2D computer applications with vendor-required specifications for manufacturing.
- Develop planograms and visual merchandising guidelines for both site-specific needs and system wide for regional teams to adapt.
- Review of design proposals from regional teams for fabrication including 3D and 2D renderings detailed schematics.
- Coordinate with regional teams to provide review and guidance on regional execution.
- Ensure adherence to brand guidelines across all work
- Liaise with Global Product Marketing and Creative Operations to establish project briefs, and brand objectives.
- Liaise with Development team on execution of system with vendors through the review of engineering drawings, materials samples, production samples and final prototypes for key launches.
- Coordinate with Global Store Design team and Events team for relevant site drawings and specifications needed for execution of merchandising fixtures in store
Qualifications QUALIFICATIONS - Position requires 5-7 years+ of design work experience, preferably in luxury retail.
- BS or BA in Architecture, Interior Design or Industrial Design, Store Design and Visual Merchandising.
- Creative and Innovative
- Exceptional leadership skills
- Passionate about retail and in-store visual merchandising with a deep understanding of current luxury beauty/fashion/retail/design trends.
- Proficient understanding of materials, manufacturing, and installation execution.
- Ability to work well in a team environment, contribute ideas, and interact with other departments and network of global contacts.
- Ability to prioritize and effectively manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
- Excellent organizational skills, quality execution, and attention to detail.
- Ability to solve merchandising challenges creatively while remaining on-brand.
- Strong communication skills with ability to articulate ideas and concepts clearly and accurately to cross functional partners.
- Flexibility and problem-solving skills are essential.
- Expert skills: Technical drawings, 3d renderings, strong knowledge of materials and manufacturing processes, detail oriented, strong multi-tasking skills
- Highly proficient with Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop and relevant CAD/3-D rendering programs, preferably Rhino and Keyshot.
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