Visual Designer/Visual Window Graphic Designer – UNIQLO, New York, New York

Job description

Position Overview: 

The In-store/Window graphic designer will create a monthly in-store VMD and Window strategy and design by using Global visual guidelines to maintain brand integrity. The In-store/Window graphic designer will make in-store facing plans adapting Global visual direction based on individual store needs/ inventory levels and drives sales through strategic merchandise placement and compelling displays.

Key Responsibilities: 
 
* Partner with Global teams to create, prepare for and implement seasonal presentations and manage new visual merchandising directives.

* Partner with store management on key visual merchandising decisions that have an impact on store workload and sales.

* Ensure visually appealing and brand appropriate displays are created and executed based on Global concepts.

* Ensure sampling and production are developed 1 month prior to in store VMD installation.

* Plan and control production budget working with VMD manager and finance team.

* Exemplify and enforce company policy and procedure.

* Assist with special projects as assigned by management.

* Partner with GM/ Merchandising/ Marketing Departments to identify and resolve business needs.

Required Skills and Abilities:

* Adobe Creative Suite (focus on Photoshop/Illustrator), Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Office (focus on Excel/ Powerpoint), Basic knowledge of 3D modeling programs.

* Proven visual merchandising ability within a high volume vertical retailer 
* Create in store VMD solutions, manage priorities and execute initiatives

* Attention to detail

* Vendor control – sampling/ ordering/ budget

* Strong time management and organizational skills, fast paced and meeting deadlines

* Excellent verbal and written communication skills

* Understand, interpret, and delegate based on HQ visual merchandising tools and direction
* Offer solutions to store specific visual and merchandising challenges using brand standards and HQ direction.
* Positive and professional attitude, is flexible and adaptable

* Ability to prioritize tasks and react to changing priorities 
* Ability to effectively communicate with corporate and store personnel

Physical Requirements:

* Lift and carry up to 50 lbs 

Experience:

* BA degree required

* 5 years retail visual merchandising or display experience