BOTTEGA VENETA WW Senior Visual Merchandiser

About us

Bottega Veneta – Inspiring individuality with innovative craftsmanship since 1966. Born in Vicenza the house is rooted in Italian culture yet maintains a truly global outlook. An inclusive brand with exclusive products Bottega Veneta is as much of a feeling as it is an aesthetic.

We are currently seeking a WW Senior Visual Merchandiser as part of our dynamic team in Milan.

How you will contribute?

• Responsible for the execution of the Creative Director’s vision into a VM strategic approach for all product displays for stores, showrooms, special installations and events
• Ensuring a stimulating environment that enhances the customer store experience and promotes brand consistency, according to the Company strategy and Regional market needs.
• Overlooking the visual retail experience throughout the full network, in alignment with the Creative Director’s vision and under the guidance of the WW VM Director
• Communicate, train and follow-up on in-store and windows displays executions within the assigned region/s of competence (retail, wholesale and franchisee doors) and according to validated VM guidelines
• Participate to conception, organization and implementation of all product displays, including special displays linked to openings, pop-ups, high-end events, on a global level
• Support the preparation of the showrooms set-ups for all seasons’ presentation
• Participate to the organization of VM shootings, including products preparation, contractors’ management, and shootings’ attendance
• Actively participating to VM guidelines creation and to any VM related document’s production (newsletter, flash info, …) from the process of gathering relevant information to the final editing and sharing
• Visually supporting commercial strategies by regularly exchanging with relevant parties (Collection Merch, Retail and WHS Product Merchandisers) on product buying, stock availabilities and deliveries, product requests and adjustments
• Regularly liaising with the Architecture Team to ensure objectives and creative coherence alignment
• Proposing, developing and following up the full process of VM tools production in collaboration with relevant parties and departments (Architecture Team)
• Researching costs and working within a budget

Who you are?

• Previous experience (minimum 5-6 years) as Visual Merchandiser for a fashion retailer or experience within artistic world
• Good communication and creative skills
• Good planning and organizational skills
• Attention to detail and solid knowledge of current trends
• Full flexibility with working hours and available to travel
• Be able to concentrate and work to tight deadlines
• Be self-motivated, energetic and practical
• Good computer skills, such as Office (full package). Photoshop and InDesign or equivalent are a plus
• Fully fluent in spoken/written English

What we offer?

• CCNL Applied: National Collective Labour Agreement per gli Addetti alle Industrie Manifatturiere delle Pelli e Succedanei e Ombrelli e Ombrelloni;
• Indicating starting salary: 48.000 € - eligibility to a variable annual bonus linked to the achievement of individual and company objectives, in line with current company policies;
• Benefit: in addition to those provided by the applicable National Collective Labour Agreement and by law, further benefits and initiatives are provided in accordance with current company policies.

Why work with us?

This is a fabulous opportunity to join the Kering adventure and to actively contribute to the development of the business by becoming part of a global Luxury Group that offers endless possibilities to learn and grow. Talent development is a managerial principle at Kering, and we are committed to fostering internal mobility. Our common vision promotes leadership skills and helps every employee to reach their full potential in a stimulating and fulfilling workplace environment.

Kering is committed to building a diverse workforce. We believe diversity in all its forms – gender, age, nationality, culture, religious beliefs and sexual orientation – enriches the workplace. It opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to adapt to a changing world. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their background.