District Visual Merchandiser

Michael Kors is always interested in hearing from talented, globally-minded individuals with a passion for fashion.

If you enjoy working in a creative, fast-paced environment, then we would love to hear from you

The Retail Division at MICHAEL KORS is a continuously growing network of more than 30 Outlets, 80 Lifestyle stores, 100 Concessions/Shop in Shops in 21 European Countries. Our EMEA Retail team is passionate, driven, multicultural and has a wonderful international spirit.

We have an exciting opportunity for a District Visual Merchandiser based in Metzingen (Stuttgard) or Wustermark (Berlin)

Job overview:
District Visual Merchandisers operate as Brand Protectors, balancing creative vision with commerciality; ensuring the highest customer experience is always delivered within all stores.

The DVM Team operate as a support function for Retail primarily focused on driving visual consistency across all customer touchpoints and channels within a Territory.

What You’ll Do:
Training & Development:

- Host seasonal District Managers and Store managers training sessions in SMM using VM training material provided.
- Carry out regular certified VM training in the district (e.g. service leader training).
- Carry out structured, training-based store visits, providing feedback and support.
- Support monthly Floorset installations in the district stores and provide launch feedback.

Commercial Focus:

- Support quarterly District Managers’ business strategy by creating appropriate Visual Strategy and overseeing its implementation.
- Support Store managers with commercial Floorset updates using relevant trade information (money mapping, Dashboard).
- Conduct regular joint visits with the District Managers in order to identify key VM / Product opportunities in store.
- Attend weekly district conference calls to brief on key weekly VM focus areas and objectives.

Creative Innovation:

- Interpret company VM Directives in for relevant market implementation.
- Support wider retail business through market specific projects, such as delivery of Model Stores; trials in selected stores; showroom set ups etc.
- Manage additional project work aimed at developing creative display concepts to be used at EU and Global level.
- Incorporate monthly creative Compshop ideas into Model store launches.

Teamwork & Communication:

- Submit great quality District Floorset photopacks to Regional Visual Manager on monthly basis or upon request.
- Submit weekly recap reports and feedback to Regional Visual Manager.
- Submit creative monthly Comp -Shop ideas to Regional Visual Manager.
- Participate in regular team conference calls, held both, by Regional Visual Manager or Senior Visual Manager, including wider EU VM team.
- Participate in special individual/ team projects set by Senior EU VM Managers.
- Prepare for and participate in semi-annual VM summit, held by Senior EU VM Managers.

You’ll Need to Have:

- Experience working for trend-led, premium, fashion-focused businesses.
- Direct visual merchandising experience.
- Awareness of industry trends and market specific customer profiles.
- Demonstrable creative, commercial and people focused skill sets / competencies.
- Passion, Creativity, and drive to deliver visual excellence in our stores.
- Competence with Office Suite programmes essential, knowledge of Photoshop, InDesign and Adobe suite programs preferable.

We’d Love to See:

- Highly motivated team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Creative skills.
- Be able to build rapport and relationships with ease.
- Be willing to continually grow, develop and learn new skills.
- Possess a very high attention to detail, and accuracy.
- Interest in a career path within the retail industry.
- What We offer:

- Employee discount across Michael Kors and Jimmy Choo
- Clothing allotment
- Employee Wellbeing programme
- I feel really lucky to be surrounded by such a great team. I’m not only grateful that they’ve helped me achieve my goals, but also that I can give them a place where they can achieve theirs. MICHAEL KORS - At Capri, we are all responsible for creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We try to inspire change and growth within each other and believe success is a result that comes from our differences. Capri is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusivity regardless of age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic characteristics, race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, national origin, alienage, citizenship, disability, marital status, military status, pregnancy, or any other legally-recognized protected basis prohibited by applicable law. M/D/F/V

At Capri, we are all responsible for creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We try to inspire change and growth within each other and believe success is a result that comes from our differences. Capri is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusivity regardless of age, sex, sexual or