Job Title : Visual Merchandising Manager
Location : San Francisco, CA
Job Category : Visual Merchandising
Job Type : Full-Time
Job Division : Corporate
Job Class : Exempt
About Us
Bare Escentuals, Inc. is one of the fastest growing prestige cosmetic companies in the United States and a leader in mineral-based cosmetics. We utilize a distinctive marketing strategy and multi-channel distribution model to develop, market and sell cosmetics, skin care, and body care products under its bareMinerals, RareMinerals and namesake Bare Escentuals brands, and professional skin care products under its md formulations brand through infomercials, home shopping television, specialty beauty retailers, company-owned boutiques, spas and salons, and online shopping.
Why Join Us?
* Bare Escentuals is one of the fastest growing cosmetics companies in the US. We offer rapid career-advancement opportunities. We foster internal promotion. We have remarkable products, a strong reputation, and a loyal and established consumer base.
* Bare Escentuals is one of the premier national beauty infomercials.
* Bare Escentuals offers excellent health benefits.
* Bare Escentuals is an energetic, dynamic, and FUN company.
About Us
Bare Escentuals, Inc. is one of the fastest growing prestige cosmetic companies in the United States and a leader in mineral-based cosmetics. The Company utilizes a distinctive marketing strategy and multi-channel distribution model to develop, market and sell cosmetics, skin care, and body care products under its bareMinerals, RareMinerals and namesake Bare Escentuals brands, and professional skin care products under its md formulations brand through infomercials, home shopping television, specialty beauty retailers, company-owned boutiques, spas and salons, and online shopping.
Why Join Us?
* Bare Escentuals is one of the fastest growing cosmetics companies in the US. We offer rapid career-advancement opportunities. We foster internal promotion. We have remarkable products, a strong reputation, and a loyal and established consumer base.
* Bare Escentuals is one of the premier national beauty infomercials.
* Bare Escentuals offers excellent health benefits.
* Bare Escentuals is an energetic, dynamic, and FUN company.
Visual Merchandising Manager
The Visual Merchandising Manager is responsible for a broad range of tasks involving all aspects of the retail customer experience. The Visual Manager creates plan-o-grams, visual direction, designs merchandisers as well as props. The Visual Manager must have a strong understanding of merchandising and the creation of display within a retail space. Talents will be used in three-dimensional applications as well as work closely with graphic designers to communicate needs for the space from a graphics perspective. The Visual Manager must be fluent in the translation of company and brand initiatives to be realized in both spatial relationships (visual merchandising set-up and display) and how that works with printed elements (marketing graphics, typography, signage). The Visual Manager is comfortable in a fast-paced environment where he/she is able to shift gears quickly and easily and is a team player. The Visual Manager is creative, self motivated and always has the customer in mind. The Visual Manager is responsible for the overall presentation of product and representation of the brand in his/her respective environment.
Primary Responsibilities
* Merchandise store environments based on seasonal needs/trends, create instruction to rollout to stores, and manage compliance.
* Communicate to DMs, or equivalent in regards to current visual focus.
* Sketch, verbalize, and present ideas for approval.
* Communicate ideas effectively in a presentation environment and speak persuasively, with conviction.
* Travel when necessary to set-up new stores/environments, document work.
* Work closely with Visual Director to interpret vision and support the overall brand strategy.
* Work with vendors to source props/fixtures, gather estimates and follow through on all projects to ensure deadlines are met.
* Archive all projects, directives, manuals.
* Work closely with supervisor to develop seasonal promo pieces such as window elements, POP displays, props, all supporting the brand strategy.
* Present ideas for approval, and communicate concepts effectively.
* Work with vendors to have pieces produced in a cost-effective and timely manner, always with budgets top of mind.
* Create working calendars and timelines to ensure timely and cost-effective rollouts of all materials (graphics and visual merchandising elements, direction).
* Communicate on a regular basis with all cross-functional business partners to ensure synergy between all job aspects.
* Create professional presentations to communicate ideas effectively.
* Coordinates individual project pieces and ensures deadlines are met; extremely good follow through.
Job Qualifications
* 3-5 years of experience in Retail Design (visual merchandising and/or prop, fixtures)
* Proficient on a Mac platform. Programs include: Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office.
* Attention to detail, strong organizational skills.
* B.F.A./B.A. in art or design related field, or equivalent.
* Can effectively communicate ideas through sketches, renderings, graphics, and verbal communication in a presentation environment.
* Proven Visual Merchandising and Display skills.
* Communicates persuasively and effectively.
* Is able to communicate concepts graphically.
* Creates and maintains good vendor relations.
* Understands spatial relationships, how customers shop and how to communicate brand strategies to customers in new and exciting ways.
* Highly motivated, design and idea driven. Passionate.
* Creativity and appreciation for design that suits the end-user and reinforces an established brand image and core customer base is essential.
* Flexible, open-minded, and eager to find new and creative ways (on top of given direction) to improve the customer experience through visual merchandising and design.
* Must be highly skilled in problem solving, solution oriented, and organized.
* Must be pro-active, self-motivated.
* Must demonstrate integrity, maturity and a constructive approach to challenges.
* Travel Required.
Posted by Kris Iringan
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Monster.com Marketing/Web Media Designer (San Francisco)
AffinityLabs is looking for a talented Media Designer specializing in user engagement. Designer must follow industry trends for a multitude of verticals and become an expert in verticals target audience. Must have a good eye for design as well as a guerilla marketing mind set. Applicant must be able to thrive in a performance based environment and comfortable with numerous deadlines.
The Media Designer defines, develops, and maintains the presentation layer for multiple Monster properties (FastWeb.com, Education.org, Learning.Monster.com, AffinityLabs) along with designing and developing creative and powerful online advertisements, emails, and rich media content. Responsibilities are focused on site and advertisement design, optimization, and front-end development to provide to clients and the technology group. In addition, the role will provide support on web-based technologies to other groups within Monster.
Please include an online portfolio of previous projects/work with your resume submission.
Essential Functions:
Collaborate with other visual designers, product owners, and technology developers to:
- Design innovative customer facing design solutions for FastWeb, MonsterLearning, AffinityLabs and other Monster properties
- Design various online advertising creative for web and email use from initial concept or client supplied creative
- Effectively manage, execute and deliver numerous projects with minimal supervision
- Create production-quality HTML/CSS/JavaScript code for use on FastWeb/Monster/Affinity web sites and solutions
- Understanding and application of the principles of design, typography and color
- Translate client requirements into design solutions in-line with corporate and product branding and design requirements
- Optimize designs to maximize effectiveness by testing multiple creative approaches.Working knowledge of (X)HTML, CSS, and JavaScript coding standards
Job Requirements :
Qualifications:
- BA, BS or Associate’s Degree in Graphic or Interactive Design or a related communications or marketing degree
- 2 - 4 years of experience as a web or graphic designer, and direct marketing; agency experience is a plus
- Web and design skills, including graphics creation and optimization, HTML, CSS, and Javascript
- Basic Flash animation and scripting is a must
- Aptitude for online analysis, campaign development, campaign optimization and reporting campaign results; solid understanding of advertising
- Team player able to work on cross-functional projects involving creative, product, marketing, technology, and other departments
- Demonstrated ability to work independently handling complex projects and prioritizing and managing multiple tasks under tight deadlines and time constraints
There is no relocation assistance offered for this position. Candidates must be willing and able to report to 799 Market Street, San Francisco on a daily basis.
About us…
Affinity Labs is the lead generation department of Monster Worldwide.
Our explosive growth reflects the kind of people who work here: Forward thinking professionals from all industries who offer fresh ideas and share the passion for excellence. Rise to the challenge - advance your career at Monster.
Affinity Labs is a fast-moving, energetic business where teams from all departments work hard to achieve goals that are aggressive yet achievable. We are entrepreneurs growing a profitable business. Affinity Labs is a Monster company. You have the best of both worlds—start up mentality with the stability of a global public company.
The fine print…
We are fortunate at Monster to receive significant interest in our employment opportunities and work hard to ensure we consider all candidates in our commitment to hiring the best people. Please note that once you have completed the apply process that you will receive a confirmation email from Monster Recruitment that your submission was successful!
To submit your resume for this job, select how you heard about the job and then click the "Submit Your Resume" button below.
Posted by Kris Iringan
H&M Visual Merchandiser (San Diego, CA)
Why work anywhere else?
The spirit of H&M today is the same as it was when the company was founded in 1947 - an open door policy, direct communication and of course common sense.
At H&M we believe in working with a set of values rather than manuals. Our basic values include believing in people, teamwork, a fast pace of working and constant improvement. During 2008 we increased the number of employees of the H&M group to more than 68,000 people worldwide. The majority of our employees work in our 1500+ stores.
These standards plus our rapid expansion create great opportunities for anyone who embraces our values and has the desire and enthusiasm to grow with us. Is this you?
If you're interested in a career with Growth, Diversity, Values, Creativity and generous Benefits, you have to look no further than H&M!
Function: Store
Department: Visual
Reports to: Store Manager- dotted line to Store Visual Manager if applicable
Job Status: Non-Exempt, Hourly (Part-Time or Full-Time)
Responsible for presenting the garments according to the H&M guidelines in order to maximize sales with guidance and direction of Store Manager and management team
Job Responsibility including but not limited to:
Customer Service
- Provides excellent direct and indirect customer service according to H&M standards and meets the 5 basic demands on the selling floor, in the fitting room and at the cash point.
Job KnowledgeEnsures garment presentation and garment care is executed per H&M guidelines referenced in the below information sources:
· Department Books
· Store Book
· Technical Book
· Campaign Information
· Sales Tools & Store Information
- Provides the season start information from Sales Organization and prepares the kick-off with the management team
- Updates the Department Book, Store Book and Technical Book with the latest refill pages
- Plans and implements all store campaigns and activities together with the store team
- Ensures consistent garment care throughout the entire store
Efficiency
- Actively works in a commercial way to maximize sales, focusing on:
Top Priority Products, A-Areas and Basket items as well as ensuring a Red Thread is clearly demonstrated through the visual presentation
- Ensures that orders for display materials and supplies are placed in a timely manner
- Responsible for the care and maintenance of display materials
- Keeps the visual room clean and organized.
- Checks the material arriving to the store in a timely fashion, confirming quantities, condition, etc
- Minimizes security and safety risks.
- Plans and works with sales and operation goals to drive growth
- Supports in-store routines when necessary
Team Player
- Trains, coaches and gives daily feedback on garment presentation to the store staff
- Plans and conducts the Keep It Commercial training together with the Department Manager
- Provides label and design training for staff and managers
- Informs store team about changes in the presentation of garments
Financial Accountability: None
Minimum Candidate Qualifications:
- Associate’s degree in a Fashion industry specialty preferred
- 2 years of retail visual merchandising experience
- Ability to lift in excess of 20 pounds
- Ability to stand for long periods of time, bend, stretch, engage in repetitive motions, push, pull and carry items (mannequins, clothing, totes, torsos, etc) for a short distance
- Ability to climb a ladder and use a step stool
Skills, Abilities and Other Requirements:
- Strong visual merchandising skills and the ability to drive business through creativity, fashion consciousness and commerciality
- Knowledge of basic computer skills
- Ability to provide day to day visual training and guidance through H&M’s shared values
- Ability to work in a fast paced, deadline driven environment
- Exceptional customer service-and interpersonal skills
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Strong verbal communication skills
- Able to work independently while still working within a team environment
- Must be able to work with hand and power operated tools and lift in order to execute display set ups
- Ability to work flexible hours and extended hours at times
- May be required to travel to support other stores
At H&M we believe in offering our employees the most competitive and comprehensive benefits and compensation package available. In addition to a fair & competitive compensation plan, the H&M benefits package will include:
Posted by Kris Iringan
BARSKA Web Graphic Designer / Marketing Assistant (La Verne, CA)
Location:
La Verne, CA 91750 (
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Base Pay:
$26,000 - $30,000 /Year
Other Pay:
Competitive Salary, 401(k), Medical Insurance, Paid Vacation
Employee Type:
Full-Time
Industry:
Sales - Marketing
Merchandising
Retail
Merchandising
Retail
Manages Others:
No
Job Type:
Information Technology
Marketing
Entry Level
Marketing
Entry Level
Education:
4 Year Degree
Experience:
At least 1 year(s)
Division:
Marketing Department
Post Date:
Contact Information 2/3/2010
Ref ID:
Web Graphic / Mktg Asst
Description
Requirements
Keywords: developer , design , web programmer , java , ejb , IT , Information Technology , marketing , marketing assistant , business development , market , advertising , ad , retail , retail merchandiser , retail merchandising , visual display artist
Web Graphic Designer / Marketing Assistant - Marketing Department - BARSKA
BARSKA is a worldwide sports optics company that has gained strong brand recognition in the optics industry since 1994. We manufacture and market an extensive line of precision optics products ranging from binoculars and riflescopes to spotting scopes, telescopes and Firearms Accessories. Our products are sold in over 30 countries including some of the most respected sporting goods retailers in the U.S. including BIG-5 SPORTING GOODS, SPORTS AUTHORITY, CABELAS, GANDER MOUNTAIN, DUNHAM’s, Dick’s SPORTING GOODS and many more. BARSKA continues to be a successful and growing company.
Professionally, we pride ourselves on high standards, ethics and complete dedication to our clients. With our team’s hard work, we are considered as one of the most STABLE and PROFITABLE company within our industry.
Entry Level Web Graphic Designer that will work in the graphics department to create packaging, advertisements and web media. This person will work in a team with current designer to complete graphic design projects and will assist marketing with print and web advertisements.
Job Overview:
Job Description:
- Create product packaging artwork that is ready for print
- Create marketing material such as sell sheets, flyers, posters, letter head, etc
- Edit product images, assist with photography and prepare images for distribution
- Create product manuals and instructions
- Create web advertisements
- Create and manage product media such as images, features, specs and multi-media content
- Data entry of product media to websites
- Assist with catalog production
- Basic web and video editing
- Create logos and brand image concepts
- Basic advertisement copyrighting
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Advanced skills in graphic design for print
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Advanced skills in design software: Photoshop, Illustrator and Indesign
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Skilled in Microsoft Office
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Basic Skills in multi-media programs: After Effects, Final cut, Premier, Flash and Dreamweaver
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Product photography skills are desired but not required
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Basic knowledge of HTML
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Copyrighting skills
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Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of Sciences (BA/BS) in Graphic Design or related preferred
We Provide:
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Competitive salary
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401(k)
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Medical & dental insurance
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Paid vacation and holidays
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Excellent growth opportunities
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Performance based bonus
Posted by Kris Iringan
GUESS Divisional Merchandise Manager (Los Angeles)
Location:
1444 S. Alameda Street
Los Angeles, CA 90021 (Map it! )
Los Angeles, CA 90021 (
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Full-Time
Industry:
Fashion - Apparel - Textile
Retail
Retail
Manages Others:
Yes
Job Type:
Retail
Sales
Sales
Education:
4 Year Degree
Experience:
6 to 8 years
Post Date:
Contact Information 2/11/2010
Ref ID:
9478
Description Recognized as one of the fashion industry’s most recognizable and innovative brands, GUESS, Inc. offers an ideal environment for motivated, quality-focused professionals eager for success. GUESS offers an excellent compensation and benefits package. Only qualified candidates will be contacted.
Essential Functions: OPERATIONS/FINANCIAL PRODUCT ASSORTMENT MANAGEMENT
Pre-Line
a) Analyze product trends and historical data and channel input at departmental level.
b) Develop seasonal strategies based on analysis. Review financial targets with Planning at the department, class or style level as appropriate.
c) Communicate strategies to design to align merchandising and design strategies.
Line Assortment
a) Develop assortment in partnership with merchandising, review with management.
b) Participate as needed to complete initial floor maps. Work with visual and design teams to determine product placement within the store by delivery and store group.
c) Refine line edits post-presentation by reassessing product assortment to insure it aligns with product strategies and meets financial goals. Incorporate channel needs.
d) Review product assortment with cross-functional teams.
e) Identify and recommend big ideas, key drivers, and promotional strategies, review to insure they meet financial goals.
f) Partner with Planning to complete bottoms-up plans by determining quantities for all styles, evaluating at style, class and department level against initial plans, determining retail prices and reviewing with management.
IN-SEASON MANAGEMENT
a) Ensure the financial success of area by meeting or exceeding financial targets including sales, GM, GMROI and turn goals.
b) Review sales performance and marketplace information to identify sales trends and business opportunities.
c) Approve sales forecast with planner, review receipt reconciliation for accuracy and approval.
d) Analyze OTB and take action as necessary by reviewing sales and inventory against financial goals, and recommending changes to future order quantities, deliveries, pricing or markdown strategies.
e) Recommend changes to future product assortments or strategies. Communicate with design to add new products or make changes to future product, and review with management for approval.
f) Review final floor maps with Visual Merchandising to confirm store placement reflects merchandising strategies.
g) Maintain expert knowledge of customer base b leading/directing store visits. Evaluate product execution and point of view, get customer and store associate feedback.
h) Lead/direct competitive analysis of both direct competitors and stores we look to for trend inspiration by shopping their store to evaluate product assortments, quality, pricing, merchandising strategies and business opportunities.
COMMUNICATION
a) Communicate with merchandising on sales, strategy, etc. to ensure the efficient integration of merchandising and design strategies, and that design is aware of factors that affect current and future business.
b) Lead weekly cross-functional meetings to share information on current business issues. c) Communicate with Field to get input (e.g. on sales, fit, etc.) to use in planning future seasons and to improve in-season management.
d) Communicate with Marketing regarding issues that will affect marketing.
e) Communicate cross-band by sharing information (e.g. sales, trends, etc.) with counterparts, using relevant information as input for future assortments and strategies, and providing input in cross-divisional meetings.
PEOPLE / LEADERSHIP
a) Monitor development and performance of direct reports through regular meetings to discuss performance and development compared to goals, and maintain a dialogue regarding needs and concerns to aid in future development and increase retention.
b) Monitor development and performance of indirect reports b reviewing progress against goals through direct reports and periodic meetings to develop or maintain relationships.
c) Provide development and training to direct reports, cross-functional team members and others within the division through on the job training, behavioral feedback and modeling, coaching and identifying opportunities for formal training. Provide feedback on both strengths and developmental needs.
d) Recruit and hire new staff by identifying candidates through contacts and executive recruiting, evaluating candidates and motivating high potential candidates to join the company.
e) Manage cross-functional team relationships on an on-going basis by directing and focusing team objectives. Provide direction on strategy, vision, meetings, etc. to unify team towards a common goal.
f) Act as a role model and provide leadership within the buying division and department by directing, focusing and inspiring team members to keep their efforts on track. Serve as the representative of the department or division (as needed within the company), and influence peers by sharing opinions and experiences.
Requirements Essential Functions: OPERATIONS/FINANCIAL PRODUCT ASSORTMENT MANAGEMENT
Pre-Line
a) Analyze product trends and historical data and channel input at departmental level.
b) Develop seasonal strategies based on analysis. Review financial targets with Planning at the department, class or style level as appropriate.
c) Communicate strategies to design to align merchandising and design strategies.
Line Assortment
a) Develop assortment in partnership with merchandising, review with management.
b) Participate as needed to complete initial floor maps. Work with visual and design teams to determine product placement within the store by delivery and store group.
c) Refine line edits post-presentation by reassessing product assortment to insure it aligns with product strategies and meets financial goals. Incorporate channel needs.
d) Review product assortment with cross-functional teams.
e) Identify and recommend big ideas, key drivers, and promotional strategies, review to insure they meet financial goals.
f) Partner with Planning to complete bottoms-up plans by determining quantities for all styles, evaluating at style, class and department level against initial plans, determining retail prices and reviewing with management.
IN-SEASON MANAGEMENT
a) Ensure the financial success of area by meeting or exceeding financial targets including sales, GM, GMROI and turn goals.
b) Review sales performance and marketplace information to identify sales trends and business opportunities.
c) Approve sales forecast with planner, review receipt reconciliation for accuracy and approval.
d) Analyze OTB and take action as necessary by reviewing sales and inventory against financial goals, and recommending changes to future order quantities, deliveries, pricing or markdown strategies.
e) Recommend changes to future product assortments or strategies. Communicate with design to add new products or make changes to future product, and review with management for approval.
f) Review final floor maps with Visual Merchandising to confirm store placement reflects merchandising strategies.
g) Maintain expert knowledge of customer base b leading/directing store visits. Evaluate product execution and point of view, get customer and store associate feedback.
h) Lead/direct competitive analysis of both direct competitors and stores we look to for trend inspiration by shopping their store to evaluate product assortments, quality, pricing, merchandising strategies and business opportunities.
COMMUNICATION
a) Communicate with merchandising on sales, strategy, etc. to ensure the efficient integration of merchandising and design strategies, and that design is aware of factors that affect current and future business.
b) Lead weekly cross-functional meetings to share information on current business issues. c) Communicate with Field to get input (e.g. on sales, fit, etc.) to use in planning future seasons and to improve in-season management.
d) Communicate with Marketing regarding issues that will affect marketing.
e) Communicate cross-band by sharing information (e.g. sales, trends, etc.) with counterparts, using relevant information as input for future assortments and strategies, and providing input in cross-divisional meetings.
PEOPLE / LEADERSHIP
a) Monitor development and performance of direct reports through regular meetings to discuss performance and development compared to goals, and maintain a dialogue regarding needs and concerns to aid in future development and increase retention.
b) Monitor development and performance of indirect reports b reviewing progress against goals through direct reports and periodic meetings to develop or maintain relationships.
c) Provide development and training to direct reports, cross-functional team members and others within the division through on the job training, behavioral feedback and modeling, coaching and identifying opportunities for formal training. Provide feedback on both strengths and developmental needs.
d) Recruit and hire new staff by identifying candidates through contacts and executive recruiting, evaluating candidates and motivating high potential candidates to join the company.
e) Manage cross-functional team relationships on an on-going basis by directing and focusing team objectives. Provide direction on strategy, vision, meetings, etc. to unify team towards a common goal.
f) Act as a role model and provide leadership within the buying division and department by directing, focusing and inspiring team members to keep their efforts on track. Serve as the representative of the department or division (as needed within the company), and influence peers by sharing opinions and experiences.
Education: Bachelor's Degree
Years of Experience: 6-8 Years
Posted by Kris Iringan
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