Region: China
State: Shanghai
City: 上海
Business Unit: Store Support Centre (SSC)
Temp - Visual Merchandising Specialist - Opening & Optimization
Description & Requirements
WHO WE ARE
lululemon is a yoga-inspired technical apparel company up to big things. The practice and philosophy of yoga informs our overall purpose to elevate the world through the power of practice. We are proud to be a growing global company with locations all around the world, from Vancouver to Shanghai, and places in between. We owe our success to our innovative product, our emphasis on our stores, our commitment to our people, and the incredible connections we get to make in every community we are in.
ABOUT THIS TEAM
Visual Merchandising at lululemon showcases product to increase channel performance while elevating guest experience s and brand recognition. As the Opening & Optimization Visual Merchandising Specialist, you will be responsible for supporting China new store openings and renovations. You will report into the Visual Merchandiser that leads China NSO projects.
A DAY IN THE LIFE
· Provide Visual Merchandising support & training for all regional new store openings and renovations.
· Support Visual Merchandiser in leading the VMSOS program and coordination.
· Partner with the Opening + Optimization team on VMSOS communication and budgets based on business needs.
· Ensure quality visual standards and strategies for all new store openings, optimizations and renovations are met by enrolling store and support team in the Optimal Store Layout & Visual Strategies.
· Support Manager and Visual Merchandiser in building Optimal Store Layout and providing inputs & updates for execution.
· Facilitate necessary pre-opening training & enrollment calls for store teams.
· Manage timelines and communication strategy for all projects
· Travel within region to support high priority openings and inform future strategy
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, merchandising or visual communications, 3-5years’ experience in merchandising or retail role
Experience working in retail, apparel experience preferred
MUST HAVES
- Acknowledges the presence of choice in every moment and takes personal responsibility for their life.
- Possesses an entrepreneurial spirit and continuously innovates to achieve great results.
- Communicates with honesty and kindness and creates the space for others to do the same.
- Leads with courage, knowing the possibility of greatness is bigger than the fear of failure.
- Fosters connection by putting people first and building trusting relationships.
- Integrates fun and joy as a way of being and working, aka doesn’t take themselves too seriously.
- Willing to travel for 2-3 weeks monthly.
Only those applicants under consideration will be contacted. Please accept our utmost appreciation for your interest. lululemon is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on merit and business needs, and not on race, color, creed, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, military service, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions or any other classification protected by federal, state or provincial and local laws and ordinances. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request. This Equal Employment Opportunity policy applies to all practices relating to recruitment and hiring, compensation, benefits, discipline, transfer, termination and all other terms and conditions of employment. While management is primarily responsible for seeing that lululemon equal employment opportunity policies are implemented, you share in the responsibility for assuring that, by your personal actions, the policies are effective.
lululemon is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you would like someone from our team to contact you for individualized support, email us at accommodations@lululemon.com. In your email, please include the position title, the location of the position and the nature of your request.