Visual Support (Part-Time Toronto)

Visual Merchandiser Support (Part-Time Contract) - TORONTO

The Team:

The Visual Merchandising team supports the Hermès of Paris Canada network by enhancing the in-store client experience through targeted and strategic display of merchandise collections, while also optimizing sales.  Additionally, the Visual Merchandising team are partners in Retail, Client Experience, and Communications driven activities, lending their expertise to elevate and evolve the brand identity. 

The Opportunity:

As the Visual Merchandiser, Toronto, you will be responsible for the quality and consistency of visual merchandising at the Toronto boutique. This position requires creative in-store merchandising and an ability to merge commercial and aesthetic concerns through the improvement of in-store appearance; interpreting Group guidelines to enhance the store atmosphere, the client experience, and business goals.  The Visual Merchandiser will be an important business partner to the store management team and will need to demonstrate agility and excellent communication in day-to-day tasks and projects.

About the Role:

• Maintain and elevate visual displays across sales floor.
• Partner with store team, Store Directors, Visual Merchandising Manager, to address sales challenges and formulate strategies, leveraging visual display to action them.
• Support selling events and animations through VM guidance and implementation. 
• Educate store team and métier specialists on VM standards and seasonal métier guidelines. 
• Aid in the replenishment of items sold from displays.
• Provide regular, qualitative feedback and images to Visual Merchandising Manager. 
• All other duties assigned by Store Director and Visual Merchandising Manager.

About You: 

• Minimum 3 years of Visual Merchandising experience. 
• A leader with the ability to clearly communicate objectives. 
• Ability to interpret guidelines and adapt them in a manner consistent with Group standards.
• High level of attention to detail. 
• Self-motivated with a strong sense of urgency and the ability to prioritize.
• Strategic agility, able to change direction quickly as needed.
• Excellent organizational and follow up skills.
• A conceptual and innovative thinker.
• Strong interpersonal skills to foster local and cross-functional relationships.
• Strong time management skills.

VACANCY STATUS: This position is for an existing vacancy.

Compensation: The range for this position is $25 to $30 per hour. Actual rates are determined based on the job, location, and individual experience.