Visual Merchandising Specialist - Global Job North Vancouver BC Canada,Retail

Your Opportunity at ARC’TERYX:

As the Visual Merchandising Specialist – Global, you help to execute Visual Merchandising strategies that support the Global Merchandising vision and ensure global consistency of merchandising standards all global brand stores and/or outlets. You support in driving global direct-to-consumer assortment concepts that support consumer-centric brand story-telling, create meaningful retail experiences, and increase branded space productivity.

This role is based out of our North Vancouver office and is open to hybrid remote work. Candidates must be eligible to work in Canada.

Meet Your Future Team:

The Visual Merchandising team is accountable for driving global consistency of VM within all retail stores to maximize sales, profit, and brand positioning. We create, deliver and train on evergreen brand standards and seasonal directives informed by collaboration with cross-functional teams.

If you were in the Visual Merchandising Specialist – Global role now, here are some of the core activities you would be doing:

Supporting the Global Visual Merchandising team to develop and execute seasonal and multi-year strategies to regional teams and cross functional partners throughout the globe

Supporting the maintenance and evolution of global visual merchandising standards documents in collaboration with Global Product Management, Regional Merchants, Colour and Brand teams for a consistent, authentic and inspiring consumer experience

Gathering and documenting visual merchandising tools, processes and communication that support seamless implementation of product across all GTM stage gates

Participating in regional store visits to support the Regional Visual Merchandising team in driving a consistent visual brand presentation

Collaborating with the Regional VM team to drive store results and best practices; fostering and maintaining strong relationships and communication cadence with the retail teams

Assisting with new store openings across the globe to support VM standards training in the field

Creating ad hoc communication related to changes in the business that impacts product presentation and visual merchandising strategy

Here are some of the things you could be working on in the future:

Contributing to the development, evolution, and scaling of visual merchandising tools, processes, principles and communications that support best in class retail experiences

Contributing to the creation and continuous evolution of our VM concept strategies to deliver on our 5-year brand vision; leveraging global marketplace and key consumer trends

Are you our next Visual Merchandising Specialist – Global?

You have a university degree in Visual Merchandising, Art & Design, Marketing, Brand or Business Management and 2+ years of field experience in retail visual merchandising

You are proficient in the use of Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite, Figma and Sketch Up

You have an eye for product, product presentation, styling and colour

You are a strong cross-functional collaborator

You have strong verbal and communication skills

You are familiar with the Arc’teryx brand and products

You have a strong understanding of the active apparel market within the outdoor industry, and the key outdoor activities we make product for

You are proactive in identifying the root cause of issues and developing solutions

You remain highly flexible and adaptable when faced with ambiguity

You effectively balance autonomy and collaboration

You seek the best (sometimes not the easiest) solutions, with an unwavering commitment to do what is right

Your passion for your work is paralleled by your passion for getting outside and living it

You have the ability and willingness to travel

Compensation:

The salary range for this role is CAD $71,000 - CAD $93,000 Total Rewards

Most new team members join between the start and midpoint of the range, where you can contribute right away while continuing to grow your craft, your collaborations, and your impact at Arc’teryx. This range reflects market alignment and the scope of the role. Individual pay is determined by your skills, experience, and level of responsibility.

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