Visual Merchandiser France, The North Face in Paris, France

Visual Merchandiser France – The North Face

Paris

We now have a wonderful opportunity for a Visual Merchandiser to join The North Face France, based in Paris .

You may ask “Just who is VF?”. Well, we are the global company behind some of the world’s leading lifestyle brands. Household names such as Vans, Timberland, The North Face, Napapijri, Eastpak and Kipling.

As one of the largest apparel providers in the world, we are passionate about finding great people to join our extended family.

We believe that our associates have a great opportunity to develop their full potential with us. That’s because we offer the support of a global organisation and provide the freedom to try out innovative solutions, drive change and ensure progress never stops.

Let’s talk about the role!

Reporting to the VM Manager EMEA, the Visual Merchandiser is responsible for coordinating in store experience to ensure that visual merchandising presentations in the TNF Retail O&O Stores, Partner Stores and Shop-in-Shop are delivered in line with our brand.

The Visual Merchandiser is playing a key role in the development of all guidelines using a range of design and vm softwares (visual retailing, PhotoShop, InDesign, Illustrator and sketch-up), and will develop and elevate VM standards that reflect the brand DNA.

What will you do:

• Implementing visual merchandising strategy across France O&O and PSS doors (windows, instore) supervising external suppliers during executions and installations

• Ensuring the strategy is in line with the brand and HQ guidelines.

• Changing displays to promote new product launches or to reflect festive or seasonal campaigns.

• Ensuring uniformity of displays across multiple store locations.

• Plan and support on new store openings.

• Liaise with external agencies and suppliers.

• Support HQ on creative briefings, providing detailed floor plans for display areas.

• Accountable for all Retail Marketing executions providing immediate feedbacks to all stores through Yoobic.

• Train Vm ambassadors and in-store teams and on VM standards.

• Liaising with other departments, including creative, buyers, allocations operations, and retail merchandisers, when necessary.

• Sourcing the props, creative materials, and accessories for displays.

• Monitoring costs and working within budget.

• Researching vm trends that will support the visual merchandising strategy.

• Support during special events/ ad hoc projects also outside France.

• Support on creation of Visual Merchandising Guidelines.

How you’ll make a difference…

• Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, visual communications, spatial design, interior design, retail management, or a related field.

• Proven work experience as a field visual merchandiser

• Comprehensive portfolio of relevant visual design work.

• Good communication skills

• Ability to work in a team prioritizing projects

• Multitasking skills

• Good at using Adobe Creative Suite programs, such as Photoshop, InDesign, or other visual design tools, (visual retailing is a plus)

• Proficiency in MS Office Suite.

• Working knowledge of current visual merchandising trends and best practices.

• Ability to analyze sales merchandising reports and survey results.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Fluent in English and French, any other language is a plus.

What’s In It For You

We’re in the business of unleashing human potential, driven by the ideas, energy and commitment of our people. That’s why we offer comprehensive benefits that encourage mental, physical and financial well-being for all VF associates. When it comes to benefits, we’re the total package.

• A supportive feedback-based culture where respect and integrity guide us in what we do

• An inclusive international environment where people of diverse backgrounds, lifestyles and nationalities love working together

• Be part of an iconic outdoor and lifestyle brand in a multi brand, multi countries organization

• A discount card with 50% on all VF brands

• Break out areas offering complimentary hot drinks

Free to Be, Inclusion & Diversity

As a purpose-led, performance driven company, we strive to foster a culture of belonging based on respect, connection, openness and authenticity. We are committed to building and maintaining a workplace that celebrates the diversity of our associates, allowing them to bring their authentic selves to work every day.

As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, VF is committed to support disadvantaged groups whilst providing equal opportunities for both VF associates and applicants alike.

If you liked what you have read and want to join our team then we would be keen to hear from you!

Due to the high volume of candidates we receive, we will only contact successful candidates for the interview stage

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VF Diversity Vision Statement
VF is committed to creating an inclusive environment that welcomes and values the differences among all of our associates, customers, suppliers and the communities in which we live and conduct business. The continued success and growth of VF is enhanced through initiatives that promote diversity throughout VF around the world.VF is an equal employment opportunity/ affirmative action employer of minorities, females, protected veterans and the disabled. VF is committed to providing equal opportunities in employment, and treating our VF associates and VF applicants without discrimination on the basis of their race, color, gender, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, HIV/AIDS status, or any other legally protected factor.