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Visual Merchandiser

Oxford Street, VANS

Vans is looking for an exceptional Visual Merchandiser to join our West End Flagship Store, in London UK.

Vans is the original action sports footwear company rooted in authenticity and creativity. We are determined. We are connected to our consumers and to each other. We are inclusive. We are expressive and Fun. And most of all, we are a family.

Vans is a subsidiary of VF, the world’s largest apparel and footwear company comprised of over 30 brands.

Let’s Talk about the Role

You as Visual Merchandiser will be responsible to enhance the aesthetic appeal of our store and drive sales. As a Visual Merchandiser, your role will involve creating displays visually in line with the global guidelines for flagship stores, implementing unique merchandising strategy, and ensuring consistency across all visual efforts within the store. You’ll collaborate with store managers, marketing teams, and other staff to create compelling displays that attract customers and enhance brand awareness.

How You Will Make a Difference

You will achieve this by:

• Define, design, and implement a creative visual merchandising strategy that aligns with brand and store guidelines.

• Create appealing and eye-catching visual displays throughout the store to lead customers through the entire shopping experience.

• Analyse sales and implement Visual Merchandising action plans accordingly.

• Produce window displays, signs, interior layouts, and special promotions displays to attract prospective customers.

• Monitor inventory levels and restock displays as needed to maintain visual consistency.

• Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and products to incorporate them into displays.

• Collaborate with suppliers and source assets for visual merchandising.

Skills for Success

You should be an energetic, friendly team player, with:

• Proven work experience as a Visual Merchandiser in store.

• Demonstrable visual design skills, including experience with window displays, signs, and interior layouts

• Ability to analyse sales merchandising reports and survey results.

• Knowledge of current visual merchandising trends and best practices.

• Creative and innovative thinker who can transform a vision into reality

• Proficiency in Photoshop, Illustrator, or other visual design tools would be a plus

• Fluent in English

• Available to follow store schedules, including weekends and festivities.

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 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

• Health and Life insurance

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 like what you have read and want to join our team then we would like to hear from you!

Due to the high volume of candidates we receive, we will only contact successful applicants 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.