Visual Merchandising Manager, LA Metro

About rag & bone

From our origins in New York in 2002, rag & bone was founded on a belief of uncompromising ideals: a commitment to doing things the right way, not the easy way. To making things that are as original as they are timeless. To being true to ourselves, even when that truth sets us apart from the mainstream.

We still believe in the same principles we started with: the easy elegance of classic British tailoring, the authenticity of American workwear, and the originality of our home city, New York. As New Yorkers, community and authenticity have become synonymous with our brand. An inclusive environment at rag & bone upholds our original values by encouraging employee connection and empowering each individual to have a voice on policy, process, and collaboration for a more equitable future.

Job Summary

The Visual Merchandising Manager, LA Metro is responsible for the overall brand and product presentations within the retail network throughout the area. The merchandiser will balance art and commerce by ensuring a consistent client experience, drive brand values, and promote product selling across the network. The position is based out of the Rag and Bone Abbot Kinney Flagship and will travel to the other stores within the LA area. This position is a member of the visual merchandising department and reports into the Regional Visual Manager, West Coast. 

Description

• Ensure that the in-store product presentations are consistent to the global retail strategy and visual guidelines. Consider localized market needs and variations including inventory levels, product delivery schedules, and seasonality. 
• Manage window installations, in-store seasonal creative roll outs, and special projects within network. 
• Oversee the proper training, execution, and maintenance of in-store brand standards. 
• Develop and nurture partnerships with regional, general, and store managers within the network to promote brand and sales driving VM presentations and enhance opportunities. 
• Manage communication to and from the stores and HQ office, including photo recaps, window installations, guideline interpretations, scheduling, and special needs. 
• Collaborate with cross-functional internal partners including Creative Services, Store Design, Merchandising, Planning, and Operations to ensure that all corresponding business needs are addressed. 
• Develop weekly store rotation schedule based on product delivery, seasonal client traffic patterns, promotional sales, brand events and special projects

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years visual merchandising experience, preferably including in a contemporary or luxury brand environment. 
• University or continuing education degree in fashion related business
• Excellent time management, multi-tasking, communication, and organizational skills
• Ability to work in a fast paced, high volume, high visibility environment
• Strong drive for results
• Acute attention to detail, accuracy, and follow-through
• Able to lift up to 30 pounds as needed. 
• Ability to work outside of regular business hours including early mornings, evenings, and occasional weekends. 
• Travel occasionally and ability to travel outside of the LA area when business support is needed. 

Rules we live by | Rules you live by

• Be a Good Human - Be original, be authentic. Stand for diversity, equitability & inclusivity.
• Have No Fear - Innovate, solve problems
• Own Every Decision - Work together, get results
• Quality Matters – Not only with product but we see it in our people
• Make S**t Happen - Be disciplined, be competitive

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Clothing Allowance
• Generous Employee Discount
• Paid Parental Leave
• Membership to Calm and access to other wellness benefits
• Medical, dental, vision and ancillary benefits
• 401k

Annual Salary Pay Range
$80,000—$85,000 USD

rag & bone is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer. No employee or applicant is discriminated against because of race, color, sex (including pregnancy), age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.