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Cogent Infotech Visual Merchandising Designer III in United States
Position Summary: Filling in for Mat Leave 7-8 years of experience required. In house Beauty / Luxury VM / Retail Design a plus
Be the ‘gatekeeper’ to ensure all Youth To The People brand standards are expressed consistently in all retail formats in Global markets – self-assisted concepts and FSS locations.
Be an expert design innovator & conceptual thinker- Partner closely with internal / external teams to oversee the design and development of all aspects of VM and retail design: Store/shop layouts, fixture design / merchandising displays / lighting / furniture / materials and planograms.
Evolve concepts through design development as required for management approvals.
CAD experience is essential – creating and modifying layouts and drawings on a daily basis.
3D software experience is key- e.g Sketchup with VRAY is our standard platform.
Expert proficiency reviewing VM, architectural, construction and fixture/millwork shop drawings.
Vendor management with day-to-day coordination, gathering costs for approvals may be required.
Knowledge of material costs, construction trades, process that affect and impact design.
Partner with the Creative and Marketing teams to effectively implement new selling strategies.
Keep aware of the competitive retail environment – with a focus on the beauty marketplace and competitive brands.
Knowledge of sustainable design methodologies and materials is a plus.
Awareness and knowledge of digital technologies and integration into the retail space.
Job Requirements (Minimum number years of experience, skills, certification and academic background required to perform this job):
Bachelor’s degree required, focus on graphic design, VM, interior design or architecture
Minimum 7 years of design experience- ideally retail or hospitality.
Stellar design aptitude and conceptual thinking required.
Experience with managing processes to develop clear and concise design solutions aligned with business strategies.
Strong project management aptitude required- to manage multiple projects in partnership with global affiliates and Zone teams to meet market demands.
Excellent interpersonal/communication skills to work with multiple business partners and cross-functional teams.
Strong working knowledge of basic fixture and cabinet construction detailing and methods.
Good awareness of design/industry trends/new concepts/materials/innovations and the aptitude to translate these ideas.
Demonstrates creative abilities, sketching, conceptual rendering, and space planning.
Good understanding of general building codes, ADA codes and interior standards
Comprehensive working knowledge of AutoCAD & SketchUp with VRAY
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Teams, Word, Outlook, Excel)
Expert Communication/Presentation skills