Visual Merchandising Manager - Greater China

Who We Are

Authentic is a unified platform that integrates M&A, brand strategy, creativity and digital innovation to unlock the power of its global Lifestyle and Entertainment portfolio. As the world’s largest sports and entertainment licensing company, Authentic connects strong brands with best-in-class partners to optimize long-term value in the marketplace. Its brands generate more than $32 billion in global annual retail sales and have an expansive retail footprint in more than 150 countries, including 13,000-plus freestanding stores and shop-in-shops and 400,000 points of sale. Authentic transforms brands by delivering powerful storytelling, compelling content, innovative business models and immersive experiences. It creates original marketing strategies to drive the success of its brands across all consumer touchpoints, platforms and emerging media

 Why Authentic

 You’ll be able to access the resources and scale, while leveraging innovative technology and nimble environment. What we’re saying is, this isn’t your average day job. If you’re hungry to drive ideas into action and own your career, let’s chat. Our team is rapidly innovating to evolve and define the future of our brands. With the help of some of the brightest minds in retail, marketing, licensing, legal and more, we are building the intersection of digital and experiential marketing to help achieve that mission. We reimagine, evolve and transform brands! At Authentic, we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity of thought and expertise drive competitive advantage. Our global teams are built by go-getters who contribute unique perspectives and push the boundaries of creativity and innovation. Headquartered in New York City, Authentic has offices in major metropolitan cities including Los Angeles and Miami, as well as Toronto, Mexico City, London, and Shanghai.

What You’ll Do

Authentic Brands Group is seeking a creative and experienced Visual Merchandise Manager to join our Shanghai office. The Visual Merchandise Manager will play a crucial role in enhancing the overall brand experience and visual appeal of our products across diverse retail channels. This individual will lead and collaborate with cross-functional teams, including brand management, retail operations, and marketing, to create captivating displays that resonate with consumers and drive sales.

What You’ll Be Working On

• Visual Merchandising Strategy: Lead the development and execution of visual merchandise strategies that align with brand guidelines and business objectives, in collaboration with the brand management team
• Showroom Setups: Oversee the design and execution of showroom setups to ensure they are visually striking and creatively showcase our products
• Creative Displays: Conceptualize and execute innovative in-store displays, window setups, and pop-up installations that maximize brand visibility and customer engagement
• Sample Management: Manage the selection, organization, and presentation of samples to ensure they are effectively utilized in visual merchandising efforts
• Product Presentation: Ensure products are curated and presented in a visually appealing and organized manner to optimize the consumer shopping experience
• Trend Analysis: Stay abreast of industry trends, competitor strategies, and consumer behavior to identify opportunities for innovative visual merchandising concepts
• Project Management: Effectively manage multiple visual merchandising projects simultaneously, ensuring deadlines and quality standards are met
• Team Leadership: provide guidance and support to ensure successful project execution
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with the marketing team to align visual merchandising initiatives with promotional campaigns and product launches
• Store Visits and Training: Conduct store visits to evaluate the implementation of visual merchandising guidelines and provide training to retail staff as needed
• Visual Merchandising Guidelines: Develop and maintain comprehensive visual merchandising guidelines that cater to different store formats and retail partners
• Budget Management: Manage the visual merchandising budget, tracking expenses, and optimizing resource allocation
• Adobe Suite Knowledge: While not a primary focus, a working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) is beneficial for creating signage, banners, and promotional collateral

Must Haves:

• Bachelor’s degree in Visual Merchandising, Retail Management, Marketing, or a related field
• Proven experience (5-7 years) in visual merchandising or retail coordination, with a minimum of 2 years in a managerial role
• Demonstrated ability to translate brand identity and storytelling into compelling and creative visual displays
• Strong experience in showroom setups, sample management, and creative execution
• Excellent understanding of current design and visual merchandising trends
• Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to meet tight deadlines
• Strong communication and presentation skills to articulate ideas clearly to various stakeholders
• A keen eye for detail, aesthetics, and spatial awareness
• Flexibility to travel for store visits and installations as required
• Passion for fashion, lifestyle, and consumer brands
• Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) is a plus but not mandatory

Authentic is an equal-opportunity employer and we value and embrace the diversity and inclusion of all Team Members. We do not discriminate on the basis of gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, national origin, disability, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or other legally protected status.

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