Summary:
The Area Visual Merchandising will work collaboratively & Cross-functionally between different departments to conceptualize & Strategize in-store displays, special promotions, & general visual merchandising materials. Ensures that final designs are visually appealing & on-brand, prepares print deliverables for production, and oversees implementation in stores.
Job Description:
Strategic Planning & Collaboration
- Work closely with the visual merchandising team and other departments to align design direction, product launches and other promotions
- Keep up with the latest design trends and ensure brand consistency.
Design Development
- Plan and conceptualize designs according to the given project brief and/or key visual
- Visit Sunnies Studios social media channels for inspiration and to check if designs are aligned with the brand
- Proofread designs to make sure all colors and texts are accurate and approved by the brand, to avoid the need to reproduce materials, which can highly affect the budget and the timeline of the project.
- Ensure all files are sent on time and in high resolution to suppliers
Store Experience
- Collaborate with store design team in enhancing the overall store experience.
- Conduct monthly store visit to ensure implementation of displays are up to the brand's standards.
Team Leadership and Development
- Provide guidance and support to our visual merchandising team.
- Mentor and lead junior team members throughout their development, as well as any direct reports you may have.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Design/fine arts/multimedia
- Visual merchandising experience gained from working as an industrial designer and/or graphic designer in retail or FMCG environment
- Proficiency with design software such as adobe illustrator, Photoshop, After Effects, Premier Pro, and SketchUp
- Good Communication skills including the ability to present thoughts and creative ideas
- Comfortable in a fast-paced environment with multiple tasks and projects at hand
- Ability to work methodically with keen attention to details
- contribute to team effort by accomplishing tasks as needed within strict timelines
- With a comprehensive portfolio of relevant visual design work
- Amenable to work at Visayas on a hybrid working arrangement
