Company Description
LVMH Beauty activities benefit from exceptional dynamism that relies on both the longevity and development of key lines, and on the boldness of new creations.
All are driven by the same values: a quest for excellence, creativity, innovation, and perfect mastery of their image.
The brands cultivate what makes them unique and is guaranteed to make them stand out in a highly competitive global market. The success of the Beauty division depends on finding the right balance between major historic Houses such as Parfums Christian Dior, Parfums Givenchy, Acqua di Parma, Guerlain, and newer brands with strong potential like Kenzo Parfums, Fresh, and Make Up For Ever.
LVMH Beauty invites you today to join its North America teams.
LVMH Beauty is part of the LVMH Group.
Job Description
ABOUT Maison Francis Kurkdjian
Born/Co-founded in 2009, Maison Francis Kurkdjian is a luxury fragrance house that carries the name of one of the most celebrated perfumers of our time. Based in Paris, Maison Francis Kurkdjian is a Maison housed under LVMH Moët Hennessy – Louis Vuitton, the world’s largest luxury group. The Maison is known for its creativity, know-how, product quality, global upscale distribution, and customer experience. Designed out of the tradition of a luxury perfumery, the fragrance nevertheless advocates a contemporary vision of the art, of creating and wearing perfume. Maison Francis Kurkdjian has a very selective distribution network in more than 45 countries over the world within the ultra-premium segment of the market. In the US and North America, products are sold at Bergdorf Goodman, Neiman Marcus, and select Saks Fifth Avenue, Bloomingdales, Holt Renfrew and Nordstrom stores as well as the Maison Francis Kurkdjian boutique in the Miami Design District.
www.maisonfranciskurkdjian.com
POSITION SUMMARY
The Visual Coordinator will support the implementation of visual merchandising through the US – West Coast in adherence to the Maison Francis Kurkdjian visual standards. This territory consists of the West Coast Market. The Visual Coordinator will support the VM execution of outposts, store projects, pop-ups, campaign changes, and influencer events within assigned territory. Ensures the visual standards of Maison Francis Kurkdjian are optimally executed, while working closely with AEs (Account Executives), Production Vendors, and Retailers. The Visual Coordinator reports directly to the Visual Manager based in Central Region (Dallas).
RESPONSIBILITIES
Visual – Field Description & Accountabilities: (75% in store)
- Field centric, in store support presence supporting merchandising, visual campaign change outs, and elevating visual standards and representation within Retail Partner locations.
- Conduct store visits to ensure shops are executed to Maison Francis Kurkdjian visual standards. Conduct onsite training and coaching with BAs for optimal visual presentation consistency.
- Execute the merchandising of boutique window installations, retail outposts, pop-up installations and new product launches.
- Execute the in-store merchandising and presentations of store projects and new store openings. Collaborate to ensure all required POSM & Collateral on site for installation.
- Execute the coordination, merchandising, and execution of PR and VIC events, branded and retailer specific.
- Communicate, develop, and train Specialist, Brand Ambassadors, Counter Managers, and AEs on Maison Francis Kurkdjian visual standards and adaptations to the US market.
Visual – Operational Description & Accountabilities: (25% office work)
- Support the Visual Manager in creating visual presentations recapping projects for HQ, field team, and retailers for the west coast.
- Support the Visual Manager in the coordination of visual elements, such as counter units, novelty display units etc. based on market specific needs.
- Review visual store photos and provide necessary support and feedback on a monthly basis.
- Support and partner with AEs on visual requests / needs, while working closely with Visual Manager, HQ, production teams, and retailers.
- Partner with Visual manager on travel schedule based on store projects or the needs of the business.
- Manage and liaise with field team regarding to all west coast shop repairs from communication through execution.
- Coordinate and communicate timeline for shop installations, pop up executions enduring field and store teams are appraised and prepared to support seamlessly.
- Self-manage travel expenses and travel budgets.
Qualifications
- 3-5 years of experience in Visual Merchandising, preferably with a background in luxury beauty.
- Exceptional visual standards and the ability to execute the Maison Francis Kurkdjian visual direction.
- Ability to oversee and follow through on projects.
- Excellent organizational and communication skills both verbal and written.
- Solution-oriented and high sense of ownership.
- Be autonomous & rigorous.
- Ability to work flexible hours, as needed, including early mornings, over-nights, evenings and weekends.
- Ability to work in a hybrid work environment such as, from home or an office setting, and field travel.
- Strong computer skills in MS Office, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
- Strong skills in Photoshop, InDesign, and Adobe a plus.
- Speaking French is a plus.
Additional Information
LVMH Inc. uses the published salary range as a guideline to provide our employees with market competitive pay while allowing for flexibility to recognize and reward various levels of expertise, performance and tenure.
While the published salary range is a good faith reflection of the targeted salary level for the position, LVMH Inc. reserves the right to pay outside of the published salary range of $70,000.00 – $75,000.00.
This job description is intended to cover the core accountabilities of the position and is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.