The North Face EMEA is looking for an Associate VM Coordinator to join for 1 year (temporary) our Retail Marketing team based in Stabio.
Live the Brand
The North Face is the premier exploration company in the world. We spark curiosity. We dare to disrupt. We create communities. And we lead with integrity. We are a community of explorers and are constantly looking for new ideas, places and people to connect with.
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Reporting to the VM Manager EMEA, the Visual Merchandising Coordinator is responsible for coordinating the in-store experience, ensuring that visual merchandising presentations across The North Face Retail O&O Stores, Partner Stores, and Shop-in-Shop locations are consistently delivered in line with brand standards.
This role plays a key part in the creation and evolution of visual merchandising guidelines, store openings, Outlet channel development, and executions follow up developing and elevating VM standards that embody and enhance the brand DNA.
What will you do

Creation and development of VM documents, including but not limited to seasonal guidelines (in-store visual presentations, newsletters, store layouts and floor plans)
Responsible of all new openings from A to Z and placing related orders, liaising and aligning with field VMs and external suppliers.
Supporting Stabio showrooms set up
Yoobic reports follow up
Work closely with Merchandising/Retail Creative/Ops/Buying teams for seasonal briefs, campaigns planning and executions
Support VM Manager with planning and execution of multiple events through the year
Partner with VM Manager and field VMs for ad hoc projects
Coordinate the Outlet channel collaborating across departments to ensure alignment with brand standards

How you'll make a difference…
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and /or abilities required for the individual to be successful in this position.

Education: University degree, preferably in Design/Marketing/Fashion/Architecture
Experience: A few years retail, field or office Visual Merchandising experience
VM skills
Language skills: Fluency in English, written and spoken. Other languages are a plus.
Strong analytical attitude; detail oriented, organizational and planning skills
Ability to work in a fast pace environment working to deadlines with quality and multitasking
Able to contribute both as a team player and through own initiative
IT: proficient in Microsoft Office suite.
Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Visual retailing knowledge (vm software) are a plus
Yoobic knowledge is a high plus
Ability to travel when required, ideally with driving license
Passion for outdoor

What's in it for you?

Be part of iconic lifestyle brands
Join a multi brand and multi countries organization to drive you career forward
International and challenging working culture
On site gym offering health and well-being initiatives
Discount 50% on all VF brands
Subsidized canteen as well as break out areas offering complimentary hot drinks

Free to Be, Inclusion & Diversity
As an equal opportunity employer, we strive to foster a culture of belonging based on respect, connection, openness and authenticity. We are committed to building and maintaining a workplace that celebrates the diversity of our associates, allowing them to bring their authentic selves to work every day.
Join the North Face Family
The North Face is the premier exploration company in the world. Founded in the counterculture of Berkeley, CA in 1966 we have a long and storied legacy of enabling exploration, loving and protecting wild places, and creating iconic and technically advanced product.
We believe that exploration is a mindset - both on the mountain and off the mountain - and it infuses everything we do. As a community of explorers, we stay curious about new ideas, places and people.
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Associate VM Coordinator (1y Temp - maternity cover)