Coordinator, Visual Merchandising

About us

KnitWell Group, a specialty retail operating company, comprises some of the most iconic brands in America – Ann Taylor, LOFT, Lane Bryant, and Talbots. Individually, our brands are unique and strong. Together, we are powerful.

Our common thread is our commitment to create exceptional products, provide memorable experiences, and achieve superior results. Our associates are innovators who thrive through collaboration and are dedicated to excellence. At the heart of it all are the customers we serve. We are dedicated to creating fashion that not only looks good but also makes our customers feel good.

About the role

The Coordinator of Visual Merchandising serves as the primary link in communication between the corporate and field teams with regards to visual merchandising and marketing. The Coordinator will be available to support the Ann Taylor Visual Merchandising team

The impact you can have

• Collaborate with Merchants, Planning, and Marketing teams for all merchandising and marketing strategies

• Participates in the monthly floor set production to include: creatively mocking up Missy, Petite and Accessory presentations in the visual studio; photographing and drafting copy for the corporate store set to the field

• Assists in mannequin styling for each floorset, setting the standard for field implementation

• Drafts weekly direction for visual merchandising updates and in-store marketing to the field

• Competitive shop to ensure current best ideas are explored and innovative and exciting new ideas surfaced

• Assists in preparing and participating in Visual Training Workshops with District Managers on a quarterly basis

• Attends new store openings and/or store visits to validate corporate direction, check for learning and elevate presentation, when schedule permits.

• Collaborates with Store Communications on direction to the field regarding the rollout of new fixtures

• Maintains database of calendars and distros

• Assists in managing of sample coordinating for each floorset

You’ll bring to the role

• 1-3 years visual merchandising experience in multi-store division

• Working knowledge of Word, Excel, Adobe a must, InDesign and Miro a plus

• Experience working in both team environments and independently

• Demonstrated creative and artistic talent

• Excellent verbal and written communication

• Strong Organizaitonal Skills

• Strong time-management skills with ability to work well under tight deadlines

• High level of attention to detail, accuracy and follow through

Benefits at KnitWell Group 

• You will be eligible to receive a merchandise discount at select KnitWell Group brands, subject to each brand’s discount policies.

• Support for your individual development plus career mobility within our family of brands    

• A culture of giving back – local volunteer opportunities, annual donation and volunteer match to eligible nonprofit organizations, and philanthropic activities to support our communities*   

• Medical, dental, vision insurance & 401(K) retirement*  

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 

• Time off – paid time off & holidays* 

• The target salary range for this role is: $26.44/hr

*Any job offer will consider factors such your qualifications, relevant experience, and skills. Eligibility of certain benefits and associate programs are subject to employment type and role.  

Applicants to this position must be authorized to work for any employer in the US without sponsorship. We are not providing sponsorship for this position. 

This position works in a hybrid model, with three days per week worked in the Times Square Tower location and two days per week worked remotely.   

Location:

Times Square Tower-ANN-New York, NY 10036

Position Type:

Regular/Full time

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Company is committed to hiring and developing the most qualified people at all levels. It is our policy in all personnel actions to ensure that all associates and potential associates are evaluated on the basis of qualifications and ability without regard to sex (including pregnancy), race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability that can reasonably be accommodated without undue hardship, genetic information, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected classification under federal, state, or local law. We do not discriminate in any of our employment policies and practices. All associates are expected to follow these principles in all relationships with other associates, applicants, or others with whom we do business.

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