DIRECTOR OF VISUAL PRESENTATION

BRICK EXECUTIVE SEARCH is partnering with the fastest growing retailer in the United States. This retailer serves the most “ edgy” fashion women’s customer. We are seeking a Director of Visual Presentation who can lead a team of visual merchandisers with the highest fashion aesthetic and most creative sensibility . Position Description & Responsibilities Serve as head of company-wide visual merchandising efforts for 25+ stores across 4 metropolitan areas and suburbs in the Midwest Leverage top line data into merchandising efforts that drive sales, both across the company and at store-specific, department-specific levels Hire, train, and lead a team of field visual merchandisers Develop and continually evolve training and strategic guides to ensure that Visual Merchandising team applies unified principles across all stores Analyze, understand, and refine processes related to visual merchandising to optimize efficiency/better meet needs of business Collaborate with senior management on hiring and developing visual teams Hands-on work in the field alongside visual merchandisers is required Partner with senior level leaders to plan and execute new store floor sets Execute visual merchandising efforts that support a rigorous selling environment Plan and execute free form floor sets across stores with varying sales volumes, square footage, and layouts Interdisciplinary work with creative/construction team to source, develop, refine, and repurpose in-store fixturing Plan and execute window installations Bring strong creative eye to store design and aesthetics Infuse artistic elements into visual merchandising through stores Minimum Qualifications/Characteristics: Bachelor’s degree is required (preferably in a related field) Own vehicle and ability to travel is required Portfolio submission is strongly encouraged Sound understanding of retail math is required 3-5 years of field visual merchandising experience is preferred Chicago-based position, but travel is required Must be technically proficient Excellent organizational skills are required Ability to actively communicate with all levels of staff Ability to think and act strategically and proactively Strong problem-solving skills a must Ability to work morning/night/weekend hours as needed to accomplish tasks Must be able to lift at least 30 lbs Ability to climb ladders