Overview:
Reporting to the Visual Merchandise Manager, this role will coordinate and implement all AMIRI’s visual merchandising and display functions for retail boutiques and wholesale accounts on the East Coast, including: sales staff training, visual merchandising guidelines and displays, maintenance of visual standards, and oversee seasonal installations for special events and creative window projects. The Visual Merchandiser, East Coast will balance art and commerce by ensuring a consistent client experience and drive the brand’s values. The position is based out of our AMIRI SoHo retail location.
What You’ll Do:
- Organize VM visits and store set-ups to ensure all stores and partners are updated, and the in-store product presentations are consistent to the retail strategy and visual guidelines.
- Consider localized market needs and variations including inventory levels, product delivery schedules, and seasonality to maximize store business.
- Oversee window installations, in-store seasonal creative roll-outs, and special projects within the network.
- Training, execution, and maintenance of in-store brand standards.
- Collaborate with cross-functional internal partners including Brand, Communications/PR, Store Planning, Merchandising, and Operations to ensure all corresponding business needs are addressed.
- Develop weekly store rotation schedule based on product delivery, seasonal client traffic patterns, brand events, and special projects.
- Develop and nurture partnerships with store managers within the network to promote brand and sales, driving VM presentations to enhance opportunities.
- Knowledge of social activities and events within the region to advise on VM opportunities within the network.
- Support Store Planning and HQ VM on store maintenance and prop needs.
Knowledge, Skills, and Ability Requirements:
- Minimum 3 years in Visual Merchandising, preferably with a competitive luxury brand and/or graphic design.
- Proficient with Adobe Creative Suite (especially InDesign, Illustrator or Photoshop) and Microsoft Office tools. SketchUp skills are a plus.
- Experience in executing visual merchandising initiatives, including: window displays, mannequin styling, and special events.
- Knowledge of holistic retail business concepts in buying, marketing, and customer experience.
- Excellent communication skills; a high level of autonomy and adaptability required.
- Acute attention to detail, accuracy, and follow-through.
- Ability to work outside of regular business hours including: early morning, evenings, overnights, and occasional weekends.
- 30-50% travel required.
$75,000 – $85,000 a year
– Full package benefits (medical, dental vision); HSA/FSA.
– 401(k) + Employer match.
– Paid Vacation.
Who We Are:
AMIRI is a global luxury fashion house celebrated for its bold artistic vision, proudly steeped in Americana, and refined, world-class craftsmanship. As the brand’s presence expands globally and is one of the fastest-growing businesses in the U.S. luxury fashion market, AMIRI is looking for visionary individuals having a creative and an entrepreneurial mindset.