Job Information
Under Armour, Inc. Manager, Visual Merchandising in Pathumwan, Thailand
Manager, Visual Merchandising
Date: Sep 5, 2024
Location: Pathumwan, TH, 10330
Company: Under Armour
Values & Innovation
At Under Armour, we are committed to empowering those who strive for more, and the company's values - Act Sustainably, Celebrate the Wins, Fight on Together, Love Athletes and Stand for Equality - serve as both a roadmap for our teams and the qualities expected of every teammate.
Our Values define and unite us, the beliefs that are the red thread that connects everyone at Under Armour. Our values are rallying cries, reminding us why we're here, and fueling everything we do.
Our pursuit of better begins with innovation and with our team's mission of being the best. With us, you get the freedom to go further - no matter your role. That means developing, delivering, and selling the state-of-the-art products and digital tools that make top performers even better.
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Purpose of Role
We are looking for an experienced Manager, Visual Merchandising to spearhead Go-to-Market strategies in Thailand, ensuring top-tier retail and visual merchandising execution, maximizing return on investment, and overseeing the development of both new and existing stores.
Your Impact
Visual Merchandising
Drive and develop excellent standards of visual merchandising, including designing store themes, creating visual annual calendar, and executing displays and visual strategies.
Train and lead team members on brand standards, creating store concepts for seasonal turnover and new store openings, and ensuring consistency of brand theme across all branches.
Coordinate with internal stakeholders, including Merchandising, Marketing, and other relevant teams, during product launches and theme development.
Develop design themes aligned with the marketing calendar, integrating window displays, signage, in-store displays, and department focal points. Additionally, source and acquire props, fabrics, hardware, and lighting.
Work closely with the marketing team to develop visual strategies and promotional events that captivate, engage, and sustain the interest of the target audience.
Create visual merchandising packs and calendar to communicate visual guidelines to VM team, including layout principles, visual dressings, techniques, etc.
Ensure brand branches have similar themes and displays every visual turnover.
Develop and maintain budgeted calendar for visual materials.
Conduct research on current and future trends in design and lifestyle, and associated target market features.
Visit branches to coach in-store visual techniques and train both sales staff and VM team on the guidelines and execution of the visual concept.
Assess and dismantle visual displays in windows and in-store.
Determine floor layout, traffic flow, and display points, as well product identification with respect to current theme and complimentary of products.
Seek feedback from colleagues and customers on the visual impact of displays and implement any necessary changes.
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Store Design & Development and Project Management
Overall Project Management; Vendor Selection, Timeline Management, Capex budget Control.
Review and execute creative opportunities for all New Store Opening / Projects
Ensure store is regularly maintained to uphold premium brand experience.
Coordinate with mall management and contractors at all stages of construction and maintenance, working closely with the builder or general contractor. Additionally, maintain detailed records and gather payment data to accurately monitor monthly expenses.
Perform price comparisons and negotiate with suppliers to secure favorable rates while maintaining control over the Capex budget.
To lead and motivate team members to complete displays with high quality standards and within target deadlines.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, visual communications, interior design, retail management or related field preferred
At least 7 years’ experience in visual merchandising with a retail business background
1 or more years of supervisory or management experience included
Comprehensive portfolio of relevant visual design work and store development work.
Strong product knowledge and VM display / standard
Proficient in Microsoft office, Illustrator, AutoCAD, SketchUp, Photoshop, InDesign basic are preferred.
Excellent communication, persuasion, and stakeholder management skills to secure full commitment from key partners.
Exceptional problem-solving abilities and creativity to deliver carefully considered solutions.
Possessing strong organizational skills to prioritize tasks effectively while thriving under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
A sincere and contagious passion for building Under Armour.
A smart, creative, and driven leader who inspires others to push beyond their comfort zones, creates a sense of urgency, and listens with respect to the beliefs of teammates.
Workplace Location
Location: This individual must reside within commuting distance from our Thailand, Bangkok office.
Return to Work Designation: Hybrid work arrangement permits working from home on Mondays and Fridays, with flexibility subject to company requirements.
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Relocation
- No relocation provided.
Our Commitment to Diversity
At Under Armour, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, family or paternal status and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Under Armour believes that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. Accommodation is available for applicants with disabilities upon request.