Visual Advisor - Dublin Mary Street at Marks & Spencer

Dublin, Leinster, Ireland -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

23 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

25 May, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Visual Merchandising, Design, Organizational Skills, Attention To Detail, Communication, Collaboration, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Office Suite, Inventory Management, Critical Thinking, Product Placement, Color Theory

Industry

Retail

Description

M&S Mary Street are seeking a highly creative and detail-oriented Visual Advisor to join our dedicated team. As a Visual Advisor , you will play a crucial role in creating visually appealing displays that enhance the overall customer experience in our store. Your primary responsibility will be to assist the Visual Merchandising Manager and VM team in implementing captivating visual presentations and maintaining the overall visual aesthetic of the store. The ideal candidate has a strong passion for design, exceptional organizational skills, and a keen eye for detail. This role is a 30 hour contract with 16 hours fixed. The remaining 14 hours are flexible and will be allocated with at least 4 week notice. Week 1: Sunday: Monday: 08:00-12:00 Tuesday: 08:00-12:00 Wednesday: 14:00-18:00 Thursday: Friday: Saturday:08:00-12:00 Week 2: Sunday: Monday: 08:00-12:00 Tuesday: 08:00-12:00 Wednesday: 14:00-18:00 Thursday: Friday:08:00-12:00 Saturday: Responsibilities * Assist the Visual Merchandising team in executing and maintaining visually impactful displays and window installations to attract and engage customers. * Collaborate with the Visual Merchandising team to implement seasonal and promotional displays, ensuring they align with the brand guidelines and merchandising guidelines/ standards. * Participate in the set-up and breakdown of displays, including merchandising products, props, signage, and lighting. * Regularly monitor the store floor to ensure displays are visually appealing, well-maintained, and adequately stocked. * Update and refresh displays in a timely manner to reflect changes in product assortment and promotions * Maintain an organized and clean stockroom, ensuring merchandise and display materials are appropriately stored and easily accessible. * Assist in maintaining accurate inventory records for visual display materials and supplies, reporting any shortages or discrepancies. * Collaborate with the store team to ensure visual merchandising standards are consistently upheld throughout the store * Stay updated on current design trends, retail industry developments, and competitor activities to contribute innovative ideas and suggestions for visual improvements. * Uphold health and safety regulations within the visual merchandising department, ensuring a safe working environment for yourself and others. Qualifications * Previous experience in visual merchandising an advantage. A keen eye for aesthetics and attention to detail is crucial. * Knowledge of visual merchandising principles, including colour schemes, composition, and product placement. * Creativity and the ability to think critically to solve visual challenges and create appealing displays. * Strong organisational skills, with the ability to multitask and prioritize responsibilities effectively. * Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively as part of a team and provide feedback on visual merchandising strategies. * Ability to work in a fast-paced retail environment and adapt to changing priorities and demands. * Proficiency in using basic Microsoft teams and Microsoft suite. * Physical stamina and the ability to lift, move, and arrange heavy merchandise and display materials. * Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required. Everyone’s Welcome M&S is ready to push boundaries to lead the retail industry into a greener, speedier, more inspiring digital era. That’s why we’re revolutionising how we work and offering our most exciting opportunities yet. There’s never been a better time to be part of our team. Marks & Spencer aims to be an inclusive organisation, trusted and admired by our colleagues, customers and suppliers. Join us and make an immediate impact. We are committed to an active Inclusion, Diversity and Equal Opportunities Policy, which starts with our recruitment and selection process, and we are happy to talk flexible working. M&S is ready to push boundaries to lead the industry into a greener, speedier, more inspiring digital era. That’s why we’re revolutionising how we work and offering our most exciting opportunities yet. There’s never been a better time to be part of our team. Marks & Spencer aims to be an inclusive organisation, trusted and admired by our colleagues, customers and suppliers. Join us and make an immediate impact. We are committed to an active Inclusion, Diversity and Equal Opportunities Policy, which starts with our recruitment and selection process and we are happy to talk smart/flexible working. Retail: The sweeping innovations we’re rolling out at M&S will define a new era of retail. And we want you to help us introduce them to our customers. There’s never been a more exciting time to join M&S! We’ve embarked on a business transformation and are looking for people who are thrilled by the challenge of introducing innovative, new experiences to the retail world – and surprising every single customer with reasons to shop in our stores and online - day in, day out. By embracing our digital tools to enhance the customer experience and remaining adaptable – both to the needs of our customers and our retail business – you’ll live and breathe our approach to sales and service and will ensure every time is just as special as the next.

Responsibilities

The Visual Advisor is responsible for creating and maintaining visually appealing store displays and window installations to enhance the customer experience. This includes collaborating with the VM team to implement seasonal promotions and ensuring the store floor remains well-stocked and aesthetically aligned with brand guidelines.