WHY WORK FOR VALENTINO

A career in Maison Valentino is your chance to grow in a reality where business and creativity meet and thrive in an inclusive, and open-minded community. 

WHAT WE BELIEVE IN

Maison Valentino believes in a colleague-centric approach, where our contribution and behaviors as individuals are the secret of our success as a community. Each Valentino colleague is crucial to guarantee that every need in Valentino is met with mastery, creativity, uniqueness, and care.

Valentino offers a hybrid working schedule with three days in office, and two days remote. This role is a full-time permanent position based in our New York Office.

Overview:

The Visual Merchandising Coordinator is an integral part of Visual Merchandising team. They support the Visual Production Manager and the Regional Visual Managers with back-office activities. They will also support in the field for special events, installations and setup. We are seeking a highly innovative and skilled Visual Merchandiser that can support the creation of high-quality visual windows and indoor displays.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the VM Production Manager to manage all processes related to production of windows, pop up and event installations in collaboration with cross functional teams and local vendors.
• Manage photo library of windows, pop ups and VM installations.
• Coordinate the visual tools and mannequins stored in the warehouses while keeping an accurate inventory at all times.
• Support the VM Production Manager to monitor costs for projects and ensure project stays within the proposed budget.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with the visual counterparts in HQ.
• Support events and presentations
• If needed, travel to visit department store accounts and/or free-standing retail stores to support visual installations. Visits can include full merchandising and display changes.
• Help Regional Visual Managers with writing up the store visit reports and keep the SharePoint Drive updated for each visit.
• Coordinate movement of VM tools from store to store, from warehouse to store or from vendors to store.
• Support with store opening from a merchandising perspective
• Helping to coordinate the shipping of VM materials from Valentino Warehouse to the Store.
• Assist with special projects or new store openings

Requirements:

• Visual Merchandising experience within retail and wholesale a must.
• Bachelor’s degree in design, Art, Fashion or related discipline preferred.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
• Experience in Adobe Creative Suite is a must
• Experience in 3D is a plus
• Keen interest in the current trends of visual merchandising
• Ability to collaborate and coordinate with other professionals, be it the buyers, members of the marketing team or retailers
• Experience working with vendors
• Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments, Inspires the trust of others; works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.

• Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions.
• Ability to think creatively, results driven, detailed oriented and strategic thinker with excellent verbal and written communication skills

HOW WE ARE

The Valentino ecosystem is home to a wide and extraordinary pool of talents, each colleague contributing with their unique attributes, nurturing a culture of inclusivity and equality. Inspiring sense of belonging, passion and engaging colleagues are the bases of our inclusive and multifaceted world.