What are the responsibilities and job description for the Visual Merchandising Planner - Seattle position at Nordstrom Inc?
Job Description
The ideal Visual Merchandising Divisional Planner is responsible for delivering innovative and well planned strategies for our divisions that support product selling and brand standards to each specific customer base. This individual will be focused on creating strong partnerships with all key stake holders including leadership to deliver and influence how Visual Merchandising drives business within each of the areas they support and to highlight Nordstrom as a fashion leader.
A day in the life...
- Be the expert within a supported division in order to influence the stores from customer journey, silent selling opportunities (fixture sets, merchandise presentation, mannequin styling) and understanding of how business impacts those decisions
- Clear understanding on Visual Merchandising techniques, specific to in department merchandising and how that translate to bi monthly communication.
- Drive bi monthly communication that is delivered to all company with a clear understanding on how to translate direction that is achievable in all doors.
- Develop, test and learn new merchandising ideas.
- Drive fashion messaging through a corporate filter to the in store visual merchandisers that support window and in department styling
- Understanding of fashion trends and how they relate to the company especially to the supported divisions in order to influence floor presentation including styling of mannequins and training of VM teams
- Build strong relationships with all key stake holders including peers, VM, store design, DMMs, RD’s and Planning Director to drive new ideas that enhances the customer experience
- Be the expert within the supported division in order to influence the stores from customer journey, silent selling opportunities (fixture sets, merchandise presentation, mannequin styling) and understanding of how business impacts those decisions
- Focus on brand strategies and consistency while bringing in innovation to the company as appropriate, researching and understanding what’s happening within the industry to compare and contrast current operations.
- Drive and create new VM training opportunities whether in person or from the office, gather feedback and pivot as needed in the moment or in future trainings.
- Research and review competitive landscape from other retailers to popular culture in order to stay on top of current and future presentations. Art Science
You own this if you have…
- 5 years of experience in Visual Merchandising management or equivalent a must
- Must be organized and have the ability to meet multiple deadlines
- Proven knowledge and experience in fashion trends, visual merchandising styling techniques and how they relate to specific customers
- Ability to champion new ideas and drive vision from strategy to execution
- Ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in written form and build positive relationships to drive innovation and influence key leaders
- Coaching, teaching and training skills
- Computer proficiency and comfortable learning new computer applications
- Ability to work a flexible schedule based on department and store needs
- Adobe suite experience (preferred)
- Some travel will be required
We’ve got you covered…
Our employees are our most important asset and that’s reflected in our benefits. Nordstrom is proud to offer a variety of benefits to support employees and their families, including:
- Medical/Vision, Dental, Retirement and Paid Time Away
- Life Insurance and Disability
- Merchandise Discount and EAP Resources
A few more important points...
The job posting highlights the most critical responsibilities and requirements of the job. It’s not all-inclusive. There may be additional duties, responsibilities and qualifications for this job.
Nordstrom will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all legal requirements.
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