Visual Merchandiser Jobs

ABOUT THE ROLE

Location: Toronto Store

Status: Full-Time

Position Summary: The Visual Merchandiser will work with their General Manager as well as the Visual Merchandising Manager and Head of Retail Visual to create, implement, and execute all merchandising strategy to increase product effectiveness, brand image and sell throughs. The visual merchandiser is the stores storyteller in product merchandising and execution. They drive the customer experience through detailed standards and product impactful imagery.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Primary Responsibilities:

• Work closely with the stock team to ensure product gets on the floor in a timely manner.
• Conduct weekly walk-throughs with management to understand and analyze how visual moments can be
• Implement and execute all visual merchandising directives communicated from General Manager, Visual Merchandising Manager and/or the Head of Retail Visuals
• Partners with their General Manager and Visual Merchandising Manager to merchandise store and update displays daily/weekly.
• Partner with General Manager, Visual Merchandising Manager and Head of Retail Visuals to conceptualize new and fresh visual store ideas.
• Responsible for the look and feel of the store and all departments.
• Lead any visual trainings/educational moments for store team.
• Amended/improved to better impact overall business.
• Maximize the space and layout of the store based on given SKU management

Special Projects/Tasks:

• Efficiently assist in the execution of any cycle counts, physical inventories or other inventory management task(s) as required by the business
• Travel to support other stores, as required by the business

REQUIREMENTS

Experience:

• 1 year+ experience with Google Suite (slides/docs/sheets), preferred but not required.
• 2+ years in a merchandising/visual focused role
• 2-3 years management experience in a customer facing role

Skills/Abilities:

• Availability to work: days, nights, and weekend. As well as overnights when/where required.
• Efficient time manager
• Standing/Walking for prolonged periods of time
• Effective and thorough communicator
• Bending, twisting as well as climbing of ladders and other physical tasks related to standard retail operations
• Lifting or moving up to 30 pounds
• Ability to multi-task and manage multiple projects at once

WHO YOU ARE

Professional Characteristics:

• Detail oriented with a keen eye towards visuals
• Solution driven
• Organized and adaptive

Personal Characteristics:

• Independent
• Resourceful
• Creative

WHO WE ARE

Established in 2011, Kith is a leading lifestyle brand and progressive retail concept that’s celebrated globally for its ability to tell stories, evoke nostalgia, and connect product to the passion it’s woven with. Now in its eleventh year of business, Kith has in-house apparel lines for men, women and children, an ice cream parlor in every flagship, a full-service restaurant, and a retail footprint in three continents.

Born and raised in Queens, New York, Kith Founder Ronnie Fieg rose the ranks from 13-year-old stock boy at footwear franchise David Z. to the company’s chief buyer, earning him a profound understanding of the retail landscape and a network of powerful brand relationships. As the brand’s CEO and Creative Director, Fieg is known for his ability to create premium products and deliver unparalleled experiences, with a personal philosophy of giving the consumer more than what they pay for. Using Kith as a vehicle, Fieg has applied his signature lens to an impressive list of collaborators, including Coca-Cola, Nike, Versace, BMW, and many others.

KITH is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

KITH welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request from candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.