Manager, Visual Merchandising And Planning

HOURGLASS COSMETICS — Manager, Visual Merchandising & Planning

Hourglass Cosmetics is a vegan and cruelty-free brand that exists at the revolutionary intersection of science, beauty, and luxury. Established in 2004, Hourglass is known for its breakthrough formulations, technological innovations, and unwavering commitment to reinvention. Following its debut at Barneys New York, the brand has expanded into Bergdorf Goodman, Sephora, Nordstrom, and Space NK in the U.S. and into 1,000 doors worldwide. Hourglass became part of the Unilever Prestige division in 2017. Discover more about the Hourglass brand story and mission on our website hourglasscosmetics.com.

The Manager, Visual Merchandising & Planning will oversee and manage the global strategy for all visual merchandising seasonal updates. They will act as the primary point of contact for all discussions involving new product launches for merchandising, as well as maintaining and understanding all unique planogram types across gondolas, CTU's and SIS doors globally. This person will collaborate cross functionally with internal marketing, VM operations and regional team members to ensure all merchandising information related to new product launches is clear and provided on-time. This position will have no direct reports internally, but will manage strategic planning for project schedules and deliverables with external vendors and design consultants. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of our team as we continue to grow globally!

What You Do

• Ensure all strategic planning project timelines and deliverables are met
• Work with global team to standardize merchandising modules and fixture components to optimize cost and support roll-out initiatives
• Collaborate with Global Senior Manager, Print Production to ensure brand imagery and copy is holistically integrated with store design and merchandising solutions and follows brand standards
• Create visual merchandising kickoff packages for seasonal updates that illustrate product removals/discos, new product launch, graphic opportunities and copy requirements approved by senior leadership
• Own and update all merchandising planograms for seasonal launches: gondolas, specialty countertop units and custom shop-in-shop displays across retail channels globally
• Review budget for seasonal updates with vendors and ensure all projects are designed within range of department budget goals at the strategic planning level
• Perform store visits as needed to assess market trends in merchandising and design
• Partner with key internal marketing team members to align on approved assortment planning, copy requirements and key product launch initiatives
• Develop 3D renderings and design intent drawings for new product launches
• Order new product testers for seasonal updates to corporate office to review initial strategic design direction
• Work with external vendors to develop initial design concepts and budget planning for strategic seasonal update planning
• Consistently update the Store Design/Visual Merchandising archive with project drawings, art files, and display modules by season for reference when approaching new projects.

What You'll Gain

• In-depth understanding of how to roll out a global architectural and visual merchandising concept that supports regional needs while maintaining consistency across retail channels.
• Awareness of the beauty industry beyond visual merchandising: from creative to e-commerce, marketing to sales, and how to achieve a 360, holistic approach to design
• A wealth of experience in store design and visual merchandising for multiple retail channels across the globe
• Exposure and experience working directly with VP, Senior team leaders across functions and regional partners around the globe to develop and execute the Hourglass brand aesthetic

YOU'LL LOVE THIS JOB IF:

• You are highly STRATEGIC: You are able to develop creative concepts and vision that support brand and business goals.
• You are PASSIONATE about beauty: You are eager to learn and absorb all things related to beauty, brand and creative strategy.
• You are DETAIL ORIENTED: You appreciate the importance of having detailed and precise information.
• You are AGILE: You adapt well to changing needs and priorities and are able to pivot easily to achieve goals and deadlines.
• You are extremely ORGANIZED: You are not overwhelmed by the thought of tackling multiple tasks at a time.
• You are a strong COMMUNICATOR: You are a people person, natural leader and collaborate well with others.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work from Corporate office at least 60% of the time
• Degree in merchandising or other relevant educational experience and training
• 4-6 years Visual Merchandising and/or related experience
• Must be proficient in Sketchup, Photoshop, Powerpoint, Excel and Smartsheet
• Proven experience with seasonal updates and new product launches with a beauty brand. Must have an understanding of how to read and update multiple planograms.
• Prestige/luxury brand experience a plus

The expected base salary range for this position is $70,000.00 to $80,000.00. The exact base salary is determined by various factors including experience, skills, education, geographic location, and budget. This position is also eligible for participation in the company discretionary bonus plan, based on personal performance and company results.

In addition to base salary, Hourglass Cosmetics offers a competitive benefits package to eligible employees, including medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, accident insurance, critical illness insurance, disability insurance, retirement savings plans and company match, paid family leave, education-related programs, paid holidays, discretionary vacation time, and more.

Hourglass is an organization committed to diversity and inclusion to drive its business results and to create a better future every day for its diverse employees, global consumers, partners and communities. If you are an individual with a disability and need accommodation in order to apply for a job listing, please contact us at 310-392-7799 or [email protected].

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