Field Visual Merchandising Associate

Coach is a leading design house of modern luxury accessories and lifestyle collections, with a long-standing reputation built on quality craftsmanship. Defined by a free-spirited, all-American attitude, the brand approaches design with a modern vision, reimagining luxury for today with an authenticity and innovation that is uniquely Coach. All over the world, the Coach name is synonymous with effortless New York style.

Coach is part of the Tapestry portfolio a global house of brands powered by optimism, innovation, and inclusivity.

Job Title: Field Visual Merchandising Associate (1 Year Renewable Contract)

Primary Purpose

The Field Visual Merchandising Associate will collaborate with the Visual Merchandising, Design, Global Merchandising, Creative Development, Marketing, Architecture and Operation's teams to create and implement compelling retail environments.

You will be a part of a dynamic, creative atmosphere where you will interact with cross-functional partners to ensure that Coach's visual merchandising standards are continuously elevating the in-store consumer experience. The position reports to the Manager, Visual Merchandising.

The successful individual will leverage their proficiency in Retail Operations to...

• Support the creation of monthly Window and In Store Global VM Guidelines:
• Partner with SEA Merchandising, Marketing and Design to create dynamic and innovative VM Direction
• Partner with Local Merchants to ensure VM direction is relevant to all markets
• Sample Management
• Content input
• Support the SEA Visual Merchandising team to develop effective visual merchandising training and communication tools.
• Provide visual merchandising support for seasonal showrooms installations and special events.
• Partner with Merchandising, Design, Creative, Production Marketing and Architecture to support Global initiatives related to fixtures, props, graphics, and total product enhancements.
• Support seasonal trend hunting and inspiration research.
• Be an ambassador of the Coach VM philosophy.
• Support the development and rollout of new visual programs and enhancements.
• Support launches of Key Seasonal Initiatives in select flagship locations globally.

The accomplished individual will possess...

• A minimum of 2-4 years of visual merchandising experience for fashion related brand, specialty retailer and in-store visual merchandising experience preferred.
• Experience working with women's leather goods and lifestyle categories: bags, small leather goods, ready-to-wear, footwear and accessories.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills with ability to interface with a diverse group.
• Strong initiative, ownership and accountability for business.
• Ability to take direction, multi-task and manage shifting priorities.
• Ability to react quickly with a strong sense of urgency.
• Flexibility to travel.
• Demonstrated proficiency of Microsoft Office (Power Point, Excel)