Job Description

ABOUT THE BRAND
At Karl Lagerfeld, we are driven by Karl’s mantra: “Embrace the present and invent the future.”
Always contemporary and forward-looking, the House of KARL LAGERFELD shares the creative vision and design aesthetic of its iconic founder, Karl Lagerfeld.
We are the only fashion house that carries Karl’s name on its door and we strive to live up to this responsibility in everything we do, every day, with the utmost joy and passion.
Our headquarters in Paris and in Amsterdam are home to a highly diverse and driven team of KARL family members that hail from over 50 countries. Together, we aim to create meaningful stories and product concepts that connect to Karl’s world and iconic attributes.
Women’s & Men's ready-to-wear, bags, small leather goods, swimwear and underwear are managed directly from our Amsterdam headquarters, while other categories, including footwear, fragrances, eyewear and more, are developed with best-in-class licensing partners.
We connect with our consumers on multiple levels, ensuring that our online and offline approach goes hand in hand. We thrive to maximize consumer engagement via more than 200 KL stores worldwide, our premium wholesale partners, and our strong digital footprint, spearheaded by our KARL.COM flagship store, which reaches 96 countries. Our digital channels currently represent more than 30% of our overall full-price business.
We are a dynamic, fast-growing and inclusive company built on professionalism and strong values. At KARL LAGERFELD we’re committed to working toward the highest standards of sustainability and integrity across all areas of our business,. In 2019, KARL LAGERFELD joined as a founding member of the Fashion Pact, a global sustainability initiative seeking to transform the fashion industry through objectives in three areas: climate, biodiversity and ocean protection.
We are looking for a result oriented, dynamic and decisive Visual Merchandiser to ensure a high level of VM execution across the Outlet store network.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Reporting to VM Manager - Outlet and supporting the visual merchandising & retail teams to drive key business goals & strategies.
• Provide hands-on support for all VM activities as required (dedicated window launches, events & Seasonal product launches) for Outlet stores.
• Lead and motivate store teams to complete VM directives to given timelines & give constructive feedback through VM reports to reflect local market & business needs.
• Support/deliver store openings & offer VM support & store visits on a regular basis.
• Support with the VM communication & implementation at store level, reflective of business needs.
• Delivery of VM training & supporting in-store VM training initiatives.
• Supporting & deliver the creation of VM tools; such as seasonal & permanent Visual Merchandising Guidelines on a regular basis or reactive to support business needs.
• Working closely with Retail Operations & Marketing Departments.
• Support Outlet network with seasonal VM updates on a regular basis reflecting product launch calendar.
• VM support of KL Brand activities as & when required.

THE PROFILE:

• Visual merchandising, Interior design, Fashion, Retail or Business-related studies.
• Minimum 3 - 5 years working experience in a similar role or in-store VM.
• Language: fluent in English, both verbal and written.
• Good knowledge and confidence in the use of Microsoft office, the Adobe Creative Suite:(InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop).
• Organizational & coordination skills, enthusiasm, strong and natural communicator.
• Able to work independently as well as in a team is key.
• Willingness to travel 70% of the time across Europe.
• Meticulous attention to detail and consistency in VM approach – Sense of style
• Up to date on fashion trends.
• Able to work in an international work environment.
• Flexibility, adaptability and a positive "can-do" attitude are a must with an open mind & open to feedback.
• Ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment – prioritizing & multitasking.

 Why #TEAMKARL? (HQ)·         Learning and development courses/training·         Opportunity to make an impact·         Remote working arrangements·         Relocation allowance·         Bonus holidays·         Working in the heart of Amsterdam·         Brand discounts·         And exclusive sample sales only for #TEAMKARL  JOIN #TEAMKARLThe collective vision of KARL LAGERFELD is to be the most connected global designer brand, inspiring consumers through luxury collections and immersing them in the World of KARL. If you are interested in joining #TEAMKARL, we invite you to submit your application today.  At #TEAMKARL, everyone can give their opinion, grow in their career, and be part of a genuinely caring and inclusive team. We welcome people from all backgrounds, with different perspectives, ideas, and experiences to work with us.

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