Bottega Veneta WW Senior Visual Merchandiser

Bottega Veneta – Inspiring individuality with innovative craftsmanship since 1966. Born in Vicenza the house is rooted in Italian culture yet maintains a truly global outlook. An inclusive brand with exclusive products Bottega Veneta is as much of a feeling as it is an aesthetic. We are currently seeking a WW Senior Visual Merchandiser as part of our dynamic team in Milan.

Responsibilities

Responsible for the execution of the Creative Director’s vision into a VM strategic approach for all product displays for stores, showrooms, special installations and events; Ensuring a stimulating environment that enhances the customer store experience and promotes brand consistency, according to the Company strategy and Regional market needs; Overlooking the visual retail experience throughout the full network, in alignment with the Creative Director’s vision and under the guidance of the WW VM Director; Communicate, train and follow-up on in-store and windows displays executions within the assigned region/s of competence (retail, wholesale and franchisee doors) and according to validated VM guidelines; Participate to conception, organization and implementation of all product displays, including special displays linked to openings, pop-ups, high-end events, on a global level; Support the preparation of the showrooms set-ups for all seasons’ presentation; Participate to the organization of VM shootings, including products preparation, contractors’ management, and shootings’ attendance; Actively participating to VM guidelines creation and to any VM related document’s production (newsletter, flash info, …) from the process of gathering relevant information to the final editing and sharing; Visually supporting commercial strategies by regularly exchanging with relevant parties (Collection Merch, Retail and WHS Product Merchandisers) on product buying, stock availabilities and deliveries, product requests and adjustments; Regularly liaising with the Architecture Team to ensure objectives and creative coherence alignment; Proposing, developing and following up the full process of VM tools production in collaboration with relevant parties and departments (Architecture Team); Researching costs and working within a budget

Requirements

Previous experience (minimum 5-6 years) as Visual Merchandiser for a fashion retailer or experience within artistic world; Good communication and creative skills; Good planning and organizational skills; Attention to detail and solid knowledge of current trends; Full flexibility with working hours and available to travel; Be able to concentrate and work to tight deadlines; Be self-motivated, energetic and practical; Good computer skills, such as Office (full package); Fully fluent in spoken/written English

Nice to have

Photoshop; InDesign

Benefits

Eligibility to a variable annual bonus linked to the achievement of individual and company objectives; Benefits provided by the applicable National Collective Labour Agreement and by law; Further benefits and initiatives provided in accordance with current company policies; Opportunity to join the Kering adventure and actively contribute to the development of the business; Endless possibilities to learn and grow; Talent development and internal mobility; Stimulating and fulfilling workplace environment