Coordinator, National Visual Merchandising

A job at Holt Renfrew offers a competitive total compensation, a generous employee discount, pension, and health & dental benefits, tuition assistance, and continuous learning and development.

At Holt Renfrew our mission is to present exceptional experiences together with the finest luxury products for life’s every day and extraordinary moments. Every Holt Renfrew employee enables this mission and defines the luxury lifestyle shopping experience through building lasting relationships with our people, customers and partners.

The Coordinator, National Visual Merchandising supports the overall vision behind product presentation and mannequin styling; partnering with all areas of the business to deliver directives, collateral and communication to all stores.

Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Project coordinate all assigned Visual Merchandising programs with National and Store Visual Merchandising teams
• Liaise with cross-functional SSC teams as point person for Visual Merchandising strategy, creative, production, and execution for in-store implementation of Store, Operations, Merchant and Marketing programs, including but not limited to seasonal merchandising support, events, and vendor programs
• Assist with the creation, production, and communication of National Visual Merchandising standards, guidelines, and directives
• Partner with store teams, including but not limited to store Management, Marketing, and Visual Merchandising, in order to execute both localized and National Visual Merchandising programs
• Support in-store Visual Merchandising teams with execution, logistics, and troubleshooting, while reinforcing brand standards and Holt Renfrew’s point-of-view
• Execute the national procurement of support tools, including but not limited to retail fixtures, mannequins, and props, assisting with design, research, distribution, delivery, payments, dismantle and inventory
• Administrate National Visual Merchandising trackers, calendars, schedules, and briefs to ensure all key deliverables are met
• Align quotes and costs with allocated budgets per program
• Deliver all Visual Merchandising programs on time and within budget
• Comply with all Health & Safety policies

The ideal candidate:

• Bachelor’s degree in related discipline or equivalent experience
• 3-5 years of visual merchandising experience within a retail environment
• Previous knowledge of the production process as asset
• Expert knowledge in Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point
• Able to use Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop)
• Administrative experience an asset

The measures of success:

• Contribution to financial objectives
• Individual objectives linked to the achievement of company goals
• Feedback from store and corporate clients
• Solution driven, implement on time and fully
• Leadership behaviours - all employees at Holt Renfrew are expected to:
• Inspire with Service
• Lead with Passion
• Own it with Pride
• Earn lasting Relationships

Holt Renfrew is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. Our future success depends on the perspectives and contributions of all our employees -- their diverse backgrounds, abilities and experiences make our business stronger. If you are contacted for a job opportunity and require accommodation, please email [email protected] and let us know so we can ensure you have an accessible candidate experience throughout the recruitment process. All requests are confidential and used only to meet candidate needs.