Soma Technical Designer Foundations

Location: Fort Myers, Fl

Description:

POSITION OBJECTIVE:

Management of adopted product in the assigned product area from concept to final fit approval. Work closely with Senior Technical Designer to maintain consistency of fit and quality through technical written spec packages. Work with Senior Technical Designer to manage daily workload and driving T&A calendar. Ensure brand integrity throughout fit development process while keeping the customer in mind. Build and maintain strong communication with Merchant, Product Development production and Vendors. Work closely with Senior Technical Designer to continually broaden technical knowledge and to elevate the quality of the product.

FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for a portion of or a large product classification while supporting the Sr. Technical Designer and Technical Coordinator as necessary.
• Independently analyze fit on a live model and clearly communicate fit and construction changes in an effective manner.
• Work with Sr. Technical Designer, Merchants and Product Development to establish the direction of the fit and garment details.
• Executes tech packs from concept to TOP of assigned and additional product classifications as directed. Inclusive of written comments on fit, construction and trims, digital photos and any other necessary information. Accuracy is essential.
• Communicates on a daily basis with Vendors, key Merchants and Design as it related to the T&A and execution of the product. Ability to stay on calendar.
• Properly preps for all fits.
• Assist other teams when workload is heavy within the department.
• Ability to travel internationally and to New York to conduct fittings.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 4 year College Degree preferred
• Minimum 3-5 years bra/foundation technical design.
• Strong understanding of fit and construction in bras, panties and shapewear.
• Basic understanding of fabrics desirable.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Web PDM or comparable, software com, computer literate including Excel/Word/RM/MicroGraphix / Illustrator / Photoshop

Self-motivated, creative problem solver


See website link to apply.

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EXPRESS Technical Designer Manager (Columbus, OH)

Express (NYSE: EXPR) is the sixth largest specialty retailer of women's and men's apparel in the United States. The Company has 30 years of experience offering a distinct combination of fashion and quality for multiple lifestyle occasions at an attractive value. Express operates more than 560 retail outlets in high-traffic shopping malls, lifestyle centers and street locations across the United States.

Role Statement:

The Technical Services Manager is accountable for overseeing the technical group. Closely partners with all cross functional teams and global partners. Ensures team is following consistent processes in keeping with Express standards while maintaining development and production timelines. Strategically plans and executes to technical initiatives.

Essential Tasks:

1. Oversee Technical Designers in maintaining fit and aesthetic standards.

2. Ensure garment and trim lab testing results are compliant with Express standards.

3. Oversees and ensures status of all development and production styles.

4. Establish and implement best practices for product category.

5. Partners closely with the Pre-Production and Production teams to ensure all deadlines are met.

6. Coordinates and strategizes with New York Product Development (NYPD) and Merchant teams to determine critical development needs.

7. Supports team at weekly production and “product team workshop” (PTW) meetings to gain cross functional alignment.

8. Attends the milestone meetings.

9. Communicates Express initiatives to team.

10. Coach and mentor direct reports.

11. Oversees the daily activities of direct reports.

12. Strategically distort technical efforts to Top 30/Key Items/Best At/Win at product categories.

13. Provide technical input to support company CFI’s.

14. Lead in department special projects and initiatives.

15. Continuous prioritization of workload and tasks.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

· Ability to lead a team.

· Ability to interact with cross functional leadership.

· Thorough understanding of garment fitting, construction and patternmaking.

· A trained eye for proportion and balance as well as aesthetic detail.

· Factory assessment/onboarding

· Ability to research and resolve quality issues.

· Strong communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills.

· Ability to multitask.

· Product risk assessment skills.

· Problem solving and resolution oriented.

· Ability to lead thru clear and consistent actions.

· Ability to influence in a cross functional team environment.

· Ability to self manage/work independently.

· Coaching and mentoring skills for direct reports and cross functional partners.

· Proficiency in computer skills:

- Web PDM

- Micrografx

- Outlook

- Excel

- Word

Work Experience and Education:

· 10+ years technical design experience in the garment industry.

· College degree or equivalent work experience.

Special Physical Requirements:

· Light lifting.

· Ability to lift mannequin form when evaluating proper fit.

· Occasional transporting of samples.

· Domestic and international travel as needed.

An equal opportunity employer, Express, LLC does not discriminate in hiring or terms and conditions of employment because of an individual's race, color, religion, gender, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, sexual orientation or marital status. Express, LLC only hires individuals authorized for employment in the United States.

Posted by Kris Iringan

Illinois Institute of Art Adjunct Faculty (Chicago, IL)

Category

Academic Affairs

Division

The Art Institutes

Minimum Education Required

Master's Degree

Job Code

13001

Location

Illinois Institute of Art - Chicago Chicago, IL 60654, US

Open Date

05/27/2010

Travel Required

0 - 20%

Job Description

Job Summary

The adjunct instructor facilitates meaningful learning of the course competencies in the curriculum and proactively supports all facets of the learning environment. S/He provides education through learning-centered instruction that will enable graduates to fulfill the evolving needs of the marketplace. S/He encourages a culture of learning that values mutual responsibility and respect, life-long learning and ethics as well as personal and professional development. This position is adjunct only. Incumbent must assure that the EDMC philosophy: quality services to clients; development, growth, involvement, and recognition of employees; sound economic principles; and environment which is conducive to innovation, positive thinking and expansion - is considered in carrying out the duties and responsibilities of this position.

We are currently seeking adjunct faculty to teach courses in our Fashion Marketing and Management program, including the beginning level Survey of the Fashion Industry course as well as teaching industry appropriate computer skills in Microsoft Photoshop, Illustrator, In-Design and Excel in a variety of upper-level college level courses.

Key Job Elements

• Provides competency-based education which aligns with the EDMC model of curricula as well as supports the EDMC style of system delivery.
• Designs and delivers class instruction through the development of instructional plans to meet course competencies, the development of activities which support lesson objectives, and (in the case of online instructors ONLY) delivers the instruction as approved.
• Enables the achievement of pre-described exit competencies for student achievement and evaluation of learning by providing instruction which fosters competencies and establish student performance criteria and evaluation.
• Delivers learning-centered instruction by establishing a classroom environment conducive to learning and student involvement as well as effectively planning and preparing for classes and student success.
• Promotes student success by showing flexibility in style and work schedule as well as exhibiting a passion for teaching and students and engaging students in the learning process.
• Manages the learning environment through keeping accurate records, submitting grades and other reports on time, and enforcing school/campus academic and attendance policies.
• Contributes to a learning culture by participating on curriculum and system task forces, supporting local campus events such as orientation and graduation, and participating in various other workshops and meetings.
• Relates professional/life/industry experience to learning by the continuation of professional/technical skills development, the introduction of industry perspective into courses, and the active awareness of professional/industry trends and opportunities.

Job Requirements

Knowledge:

• Master's degree in a related field is required.
• Zero to two years teaching experience, preferably in a post-secondary or college institution, is required.
• Candidates should have five years of relevant fashion industry experience.
• Membership in a professional association tied to area of instruction preferred.

Skills:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills including the ability to build successful relationships with student populations.
• Outstanding conflict resolution skills.
• Demonstrated time management and detail-oriented skills
• Computer based skills (i.e., software, analytical, and report writing skills )

Abilities:

• Ability to work effectively under pressure and to meet frequently occurring deadlines.
• Ability to develop a professional rapport with diverse school/campus constituents.
• Ability to develop and complete projects without continued direct supervision
• Ability to learn from students' participation, demonstrates fair and consistent behavior in all matters, and shows compassion without being ineffectual

Work Environment & Notice

Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The term "qualified individual with a disability" means an individual with a disability who, with or without reasonable accommodation, can perform the essential functions of the position. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate professionally in person, over the telephone, through email and other electronic means, move about the office or school, handle various types of media and equipment, and visually or otherwise identify, observe and assess. The employee is occasionally required to lift up to 10 pounds unless otherwise specified in the job description.

Notice
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative and level of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. Education Management Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and embraces diversity as a critical step in ensuring employee, student and graduate success. We are committed to building and developing a diverse environment where a variety of ideas, cultures and perspectives can thrive.

Posted by Kris Iringan

Simple Brand Marketing Manager (Goleta, CA)

Deckers Outdoor Corp., builds niche products into global lifestyle brands by designing and marketing innovative, functional and fashion-oriented footwear, developed for both high performance outdoor activities and everyday casual lifestyle use. Currently, the Company offers five primary product lines under the following recognized brand names: Teva® — high-performance sports sandals and rugged outdoor footwear; Simple® — innovative shoes that combine the comfort elements of athletic footwear with casual styling; UGG® — authentic sheepskin boots and other footwear; Tsubo®— contemporary footwear incorporating fashion, function and maximum comfort; and Ahnu. As Deckers continues into the future, it strives to be the premier lifestyle company that facilitates and develops innovative, top quality branded products.

Deckers Outdoor Corp. was named one of Outside Magazine’s Best Places to Work 2009!

Job Title: Marketing Manager, Simple Brand
Location: Goleta, CA

Summary:
Under the direction of the Global Marketing Director for Teva and Simple, will be responsible for all traditional marketing planning and management and sales integration inclusive of media planning, public relations, database, email campaigns, VSM, website architecture/management and retail integration for the Simple Brand. Direct responsibilities for agency management, media, coop advertising, web architecture, retail planning and strategic packaging. In addition, this role will manage a marketing coordinator and work alongside a creative services department.

Main Responsibilities:
• Monitors demographic factors so that changing market opportunities are recognized and exploited and the effects of competitive activity minimized.
• Evaluates reaction at the retail and consumer level to advertising programs, merchandising programs, and collateral and selling materials to ensure program objectives and goals are being met, and that timely adjustment is possible. Includes selection of appropriate media as well as contract negotiation.
• Plans advertising activities, focusing on the logic and communication of campaign
• Assists in the development and execution of short and long range marketing plans and programs.
• Elicits two-way communication with internal customers to maximize focus and efficiency of marketing efforts
• Monitors the timely execution of projects as well as project effectiveness.
• Manages outside agencies for tactical execution

Education/Experience/Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree minimum with marketing focus.
• 6-8 years marketing experience, preferably in footwear or related industry
• College Degree required.
• Must have at least 6 years marketing experience, preferably in footwear or related industry
• On-line marketing knowledge necessary
• Proven, successful track record in effective marketing management
• Must have the ability to work effectively across all marketing disciplines
• Must have excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office – Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Should have a positive, energetic working style
• Proficient in Microsoft Applications
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Highly intelligent, self-directing and self-confident leader
• Proven track record of success
• Knowledgeable in current trends
• Innovative manager with people & processes
• Global business knowledge with cross culture agility
• Experience working effectively in complex global organizations, satisfying the needs of diverse constituents, and often working under the pressure of competing and sometimes conflicting priorities.
• Ability to use independent judgment in performing all duties of the position
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to professionally and effectively interact with staff, colleagues and the executive management
• Experience in the footwear industry preferred
• High degree of integrity with the ability to handle confidential and sometimes highly sensitive matters in the appropriate manner

Resumes can be sent to:
Attn: Human Resources
hr@deckers.com

• Location: Goleta, CA
• Compensation: DOE
• Principals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster.
• Please, no phone calls about this job!
• Please do not contact job poster about other services, products or commercial interests.

PostingID: 1751042679

Posted by Kris Iringan

Fifth Sun Import Coordinator (Chico, CA)

FIFTH SUN A DIVISION OF GONZALES ENTERPRISES, INC
Import Coordinator Fifth Sun (Chico, CA) is located in beautiful Northern California (180 miles north of San Francisco) and has been a leading supplier of graphic apparel for the retail clothing industry for 15 years. The primary focus is graphic and fashion design of printed apparel for juniors (teen girls) and young men, for boutiques and national retailers such as Hot Topic, Urban Outfitters, Kohls, Macys, Target and Wal-Mart. In addition, we also hold many licenses with studios such as Nickelodeon, Warner Brothers and Gibson Guitar just to name a few. We are a growing, healthy company and highly regarded in our industry. This is a hands on position where you are involved from the beginning of product development to the point where the product has been received by our customer. It entails a high degree of ownership and knowledge of the entire process of domestic and import production and fullfillment. This is an opportunity to work with a creative and innovative design company.
An outstanding professional will have…

• 5-6 yrs experience with production management. Manufacturing experience is a plus preferable experience dealing with Wal-Mart, Kohls or Target.
• Manage the execution of product life cycle from order confirmation to shipment; manage the fit process, correct quality fabric, washes and trim items, follow up with vendors on packaging, labeling, testing and all approvals, etc.

• Work with technical design on product specifications and overall product quality. Collaborate on product technical design efforts to improve product fit and reduce return rates.
• Communicates effectively with the Sales and Product Development team; updates the team regularly on deliveries; alerts the team of any unexpected issues and negotiates resolutions with factories and to ensure product integrity is being achieved during the production process.

• Liaisons for cross-functional partnerships and relationships with Sales, Product Development, Import, Vendor Relations, and Traffic teams.

• Communicate daily with manufacturers using WIP reports to ensure products are developed within the desired timeline and ensure on-time deliveries according to the T&A calendar.

• Manage and understand industry AQL requirements for retailers and have a basic understanding of testing specifications, and expectations.

• Must be able to create and operate from a concise Time and Action Calendar.

• Required to have a great understanding of the global economy and current raw material costs.

• Have an understanding of Construction and be able to suggest methods to reduce cost and improve margins.

• Create and maintain cost detail sheets.

• Meets deadlines, prioritizes appropriately, copes well with change, and maintains composure under pressure.

• Effective negotiation skills
• Negotiate settlements with manufacturers when product has a quality or delivery variance.

• Develop and maintain productive business relationships with all suppliers.

• Provide feedback to support rating vendors quarterly on a vendor scorecard.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Bachelor’s Degree Required.

• Must be proficient with Ms Word and Excel. Experience with computer-aided design tools a plus.

• Must possess strong knowledge of product specifications, fabric/fiber construction and garment construction.

• Experience working with fabrics mill and manufacturers. International development and production experience a must.

• Knowledge of HTS codes and duties

• Must be able to communicate clearly, calmly and effectively verbally and in writing to co-workers and outside vendors and manufacturers. Able to adapt to the communication/cultural styles of the company and other cultures with which the company interacts.

• Must have excellent analytical, organizational, written and verbal skills.

• Ability to foster a positive and professional work environment.

• Must be able to multi-task.

• Current Passport and ability to travel (Both Domestic and International) required.

• Self-motivated, ambitious and results oriented

• Represent Fifth Sun in a positive, fair and constructive way that will foster strong relationships.

• Other duties may be assigned.


Primary Location US-CA-CHICO: Full-time Good benefits and incredible company culture.

RELOCATION TO CHICO, CA, A MUST.

Hiring Organization: Fifth Sun

• Location: Chico, CA
• Compensation: $40,000 - $60,000 DOE
• Principals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster.
• Please, no phone calls about this job!
• Please do not contact job poster about other services, products or commercial interests.

Posted by Kris Iringan

Metropark Style Consultant (SF)

Style Consultant Position Overview:

We are looking for dynamic individuals with impeccable integrity that have a passion for fashion, music and art for our store located at the San Francisco Centre in San Francisco, CA.

Candidates must possess excellent customer service and sales management skills; the ability to inspire and lead people, execute merchandise presentation standards, maximize sales results, and support all store operations.

Fashion/apparel/speciality retail experience required

Knowledge of fashion trends

Posted By Magie Fong

Urban Outfitters ASSISTANT STORE MERCHANDISER (SF)

OBJECTIVE:
Through the presentation and placement of merchandise, create a customer experience that is inspiring, dynamic and entertaining for our customers. Partner with the Store Manager and District Merchandising Manager to analyze business needs weekly and set the highest standard possible for visual excellence. Ensure appropriate feedback and guidance is given in order to execute employee development. Builds community relationships the directly reflect the Urban culture.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT:
* Two to three years of retail management experience with creative interests or a background in Fine Arts or Design
* An understanding of the Urban Outfitters culture and its appeal to the local market
* Ability to drive sales through excellent service, strong visual presentation, and a full understanding of their business
* Strong record of developing talented individuals at the Team Leader level and above

PEERS TEACHING PEERS:
Urban Outfitters develops and remains creative by one person's idea that is shared. Great ideas frequently come from the Store Manager/Store Merchandiser partnership in our stores; together they are the foundation of the creative process and they are the pioneers in developing the Urban environment. It is essential that together Store Manager/Store Merchandisers share their ideas so that we as a company can continuously foster an environment of 'peers teaching peers'.

BONUS ELIGIBILITY:
The Store Management Team and the Visual Team will receive a bonus by achieving the quarterly sales goal and payroll plan. The bonus is based on the employee's annual salary, and is payable on a quarterly basis.

JOB SKILLS:

MERCHANDISING AND DISPLAY:
* Interpret current fashion trends in the overall brand and in local markets in order to generate creative solutions and sales
* Actively seek outside inspiration and apply personal talent to develop and contribute unique perspectives to the overall display concept
* Consistently lead and collaborate with the Display Artist and Merchandising Associate, which results in innovative and timely project execution
* Proactively manage and have ultimate accountability for the floor set process through effective planning, detailed mapping, clean execution and timely completion
* Show understanding of customer through creative photo layouts

OPERATIONS:
In conjunction with Store Manager:
* Support sales generation by creating an environment that highlights the appearance of the product and reflects the customer's lifestyle and interests
* Facilitate an efficient shipment processing system in which merchandise is placed promptly in order to maximize sales
* Give clear direction for executing proper promotion and markdown placement
* Maintain an organized office, signage storage area and fixture room
* Assist in achieving the store shrinkage goal through strategic placement of merchandise and organization of the product both on the floor and in back-stock.


PEOPLE:
* Partner with the Store Manager in facilitating the relationship between the management and visual teams to enhance the store environment
* Coach team members on merchandise placement, merchandising standards and business analysis
* Develop Display Artist and Merchandising Team Leader by setting obtainable goals and providing constructive feedback
* Recruit, mentor and train talented individuals for advancement into the visual side of the organization

LEADERSHIP AND COMMUNICATION:
* Effectively delegate projects while at the same time allowing others the creativity to succeed by making their own decisions
* Communicate merchandising concepts and trends to the team through meetings, weekly walkthroughs and inspiration boards
* Inspire others to work toward a common, collaborative goal by sharing inspiration, new ideas and pertinent information from the Home Office with team members

MANAGING THE ENVIRONMENT:
* Create a whole sensory experience that appeals to the customer emotionally through the presentation and placement of product and the selection of music
* Take a proactive approach to planning and executing all merchandising projects to ensure that the store environment remains safe, clean and organized
* Actively participate in daily meetings by contributing new product knowledge, setting daily merchandising tasks and sharing merchandising updates
* Uphold the Company's Mystery Shop standards and maintain Company-average results

Posted By Magie Fong

Kodak Gallery Product Marketing Manager (Emeryville, CA)

The Product Marketing team at Kodak Gallery is creating the next generation of innovative changes to the way people share and interact with their images. Our product marketing direction focuses on easy-to-use consumer experiences with an emphasis on social integration. We are also exploring new ways to merchandise, create and purchase photo products. As a world leader in the digital space we cultivate a creative environment for ideation and collaboration to develop and execute end-to-end marketing and have fun doing it.
We are looking for a Product Marketing Manager to join our dynamic, fast-paced, fun-loving team to help us change the way people use photos to connect with people and archive their most cherished memories.

2 years in social channel development or social networking is required for this role.

DESCRIPTION
As a Product Marketing Manager you will be responsible for the overall marketing strategy and execution for sharing and authoring (uploading images) at Kodak Gallery. You will help build a innovative social product that interacts with other social networks and virally acquires customers.
You will be responsible for development and execution of the end-to-end marketing strategy for our sharing efforts, including positioning, promotion, and acquisition using online and offline vehicles. You will also manage the day-to-day marketing operations of the category with the goal of increasing sharing, membership, authorship, and overall social engagement with the site. You will work with a cross-functional team composed of product managers, engineering, customer service and marketing to execute your plans in the context of the larger sharing strategy.

RESPONSIBILITIES

POSITIONING AND PROMOTION
• Develops the Marketing brief for promotion execution which includes positioning of the product, naming, target segments, messaging strategy, media and channel strategy, and the differentiation of our offering
• Competitive analysis
• Determines launch windows and marketing windows and synchronization with related product and marketing launches.
• Manages the Launch of new product features
• Links the plan to other related category managers.
• Derives recommended Marketing Expense envelope.
• Manages the marketing mix including but not limited to site, advertising, PR, partner marketing, and offers.
• Develops new social channels to promote sharing and authoring
• Manages product and services communications both internally (among SPU’s), and externally, including conferences, training events, and media events.
• Works with Partner Management for Partner and Channel development.

LEADS BUSINESS MODEL ESTIMATION AND FORECASTING
• Demand planning
• Short/Mid Forecast
• Demand/Supply Plan

PRODUCT
• Identifies engagement-related metrics and requirements
• Builds product definition in conjunction with the Product Management and cross functional team

PRIMARY INTERFACES
• Product Management, CRM, Marcomm, Site Marketing, Creative Services, Manufacturing, Finance, Customer Service, Data, Partner

HORIZON
• 6 months to last quarter

KEY METRICS
• Unique Authors- the number of unique people who upload
• Shares viewed- the number of slideshows or projects viewed
• Marketing Cost Envelope
• Customer Sat ratings for category

REQUIREMENTS
• 8+ years overall marketing experience with 2 years in consumer product marketing or category management
• 2 years in social channel development or social networking
• Drove and defined programs or products that resulted in consumer populations of 1 million or more (unique visitors, members)
• Has driven triple digit growth
• A highly articulate, decisive, self-starter who energizes people around him/her
• Able to get things done in the face of tight timelines, and through others in a matrix organization
• Comfortable dealing with fast paced environments, and new and evolving markets
• Excellent verbal and written skills
• Superior strategic planning experience/abilities
• Strong planning/implementation/follow-through
• Strong analytical skills, and comfortable with detailed financial and business modeling to evaluate data and make recommendations
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build and manage long-term relationships with internal and external groups
• Experience in the photography industry a plus
• Online marketing experience preferred
• BA/BS in Marketing or Engineering; MBA preferred.


ABOUT KODAK GALLERY

KODAK Gallery, is an emerging leader and is a cornerstone of Kodak’s forum into the on-line digital space. They empower their customers to express themselves utilizing their personal content. Be part of the greatest photography company in the world.
The Kodakgallery.com web site offers people a secure and easy way to share their photos with friends and family and get high quality Kodak prints of their pictures. They offer free editing, creative tools and a range of creative photo products such as personalized photo books, photo calendars, cards, gifts and apparel. The Gallery is available in 12 countries, has more than 80 million members and over 5 billion pictures stored.

Full-time salaried position with 15% bonus and excellent benefits (fully paid for employee and dependents, 3 weeks vacation, commuter checks, tuition reimbursement, 401K+Matching, etc.)

Please send resume and cover letter to: jobs@kodakgallery.com

• Principals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster.
• Please, no phone calls about this job!
• Please do not contact job poster about other services, products or commercial interests.

Posted by Kris Iringan

Andrew Christian Retail Buyer, Merchandiser, Store Manager (West Hollywood, CA)

Apparel Retail Buyer / Merchandiser / Store Manager

Job Description

Andrew Christian Inc. is opening retail store locations. This position requires a broad base of retail experience in buying, merchandising and managing boutique style retail locations. This position plays a vital role in the introduction of new Andrew Christian products as well as non Andrew Christian product merchandising within our retail locations in order to ensure maximum sales are generated.

This position becomes the voice of the Andrew Christian brand by building engaging retail and consumer programs which raise mindshare with our target market and tap into consumer emotions to deliver a relevant brand experience that generates product sell-through at the retail level.

The key responsibilities will be to: Manage multiple retail locations with 10+ employees, including hiring, training, setting work schedules and day-to-day management of store and operations; Responsible for identifying buying opportunities of high end non Andrew Christian product lines, negotiating buying terms and maintaining strong vendor relationships; Professionally represent the image of Andrew Christian Inc. through product merchandising and the introduction of new product in our retail store locations.

Typical Work Activities

• Workplace staff scheduling for 10+ employees in multiple store locations
• Provide Retail Associate team development training to maximize customer service and increase sales (product knowledge, systems, policies, etc.)
• Overseas all day-to-day operations in multiple retail store locations
• Develops and deploys programs and campaigns to drive sales and increase market share with measurable results
• Create merchandising concept for each store to match demographic of store location
• Planning product ranges and preparing budget, sales and stock plans
• Selects the product lines to carry in each store, how many lines should be bought, and in what quantities negotiate best terms with vendors
• Ensuring that products appear in the right store at the appropriate time and in the correct quantities
• Liaising with Headquarter staff, suppliers and distributors
• Oversee delivery and distribution of store stock and dealing with suppliers
• Working closely with staff to decide how goods should be displayed to maximize customer interest and sales
• Producing merchandising layout plans for stores
• Set prices to maximize profits and manage the performance of lines, forecasting profits and sales, and optimizing the sales volume and profitability of designated product areas
• Monitoring slow sellers, and taking action to reduce prices or set promotions as necessary
• Planning budgets and presenting sales forecasts and figures for new ranges
• Controlling stock levels based on forecasts for the season
• Using specialized computer software, for example to handle sales statistics, produce sales projections and present spreadsheets and graphs
• Analyze every aspect of bestsellers (for example, the bestselling price points, colors or styles), and ensuring that bestsellers reach their full potential
• Gathering information on customers’ reactions to products
• Analyzing previous season's sales and reporting on the current season's lines
• Meet with suppliers and managing the distribution of stock, by negotiating cost prices, ordering stock, agreeing timescales and delivery dates, and completing the necessary paperwork
• Identifying production and supply difficulties and dealing with any problems or delays as they arise
• Continuously identify new vendors, lines and items that enhance the consumer experience and maximize product sell-through
• Input inventory, items, prices and other item and inventory data into POS system
• Meet monthly sales objectives for stores
• Monitor and report on product turns in-store per category

Education and Experience

• College Degree or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of merchandising experience required
• 5+ years of buying experience in the apparel industry
• 5+ years experience in leading a retail store team to achieve planned sales, enhancing customer relations and inventory control

Skills and Requirements

• Strong vendor relationships and competitive market knowledge
• Strong personal selling skills
• Ability to identify opportunities with upscale vendors
• Strong analytical skills
• Must be detail oriented and highly organized
• Must be able to independently manage an account base
• Must possess excellent verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with MS Office
• Display a professional demeanor while representing Andrew Christian, Inc.
• Must meet all pre and post employment requirements, including but not limited to Background Check, drug screening, and motor vehicle review
• Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time, up to 5 hours

Apply via email only: job-buyer@andrewchristian.com (please include resume, all relevant experience should be included, samples of work from previous companies, etc.)

• Location: West Hollywood, CA
• Compensation: Based On Experience
• Principals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster.
• Please, no phone calls about this job!
• Please do not contact job poster about other services, products or commercial interests.

Posted by Kris Iringan

24 Hour Fitness Senior Field Marketing Manager (San Ramon, CA)

GENERAL SUMMARY: Responsible for all aspects of field marketing for a specific division and the DMA’s (designated market areas) within that division. Functions as marketing liaison between corporate marketing team and field teams, and assists the development of marketing programs and procedures. Provides DMA insight, and partners with corporate and club teams to influence, reinforce and support the in-club experience, help retain members, develop local marketing to generate guest traffic, and position 24 Hour Fitness as the industry leader in fitness. Manages / oversees all new club grand opening marketing activity, trade and co-op marketing activity, and partners with PR to manage local speakers’ bureaus. Manages the shared support of a field marketing representatives, oversees all of their activities and provides ongoing training.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Field Marketing (60%)

· Continuously visits all clubs in division (180+) throughout the year on a minimum 3-day-per-week travel schedule, including joint club visits with division marketing representative in the DMR’s assigned DMAs

· Influences, reinforces and supports the in-club experience and brand standards through training of the club leadership teams

· Serves as marketing materials brand steward for local in-club promotions and events – guides all creation through established marketing services process

· Assists in the execution of in-club retail events

· Directly manages grand opening events in specific DMAs with support from NCO team and club partners, and oversees management of each DMR’s event

· Manages local speakers’ bureau for external public relations events and opportunities across division

· Owns elements of competitive intelligence for each DMA – information from outside sources and “on the ground" shops

· Evaluates and executes division-wide, regional and local community relations opportunities such as event sponsorships and donations, and gains local input from DMA team to provide recommendations for programs that would have the most effective brand / traffic impact and goodwill generation

· Leverages knowledge of markets and uses other resources to make fact based decisions and educate DMA teams

2. Marketing Program Development & Support (20%)

· Represents field teams during national marketing program creation, and ensures executables coincide with Club abilities and priorities

· Liaises with Corporate marketing team re: national promotions, crm, website and electronic channels, OOH, parnerships, sponsorships and fitness related efforts

· Assists in development of brand and merchandising standards, determines club compliance with brand standards for signage and merchandising, and takes appropriate action to ensure compliance

· Executes special projects as directed by Sr. Director of Field Marketing and /or Division President

3. Administrative (20%)

· Manages one or more division marketing representative (DMR). Responsible for overseeing all DMR activity, continuously reviewing club and DMA performance and recommending adjustments, ensuring compliance with brand and merchandising standards, approving trades and co-op marketing programs, cascading all relevant communications, and consistently training on Company programs, procedures and marketing best practices.

· Manages in-kind trades for division in coordination with SVP Marketing and Division President

· Analyzes division, DMA and individual club performance, in conjunction with Division President and Regional Vice President(s), and makes recommendations to address underperforming markets / clubs and special competitive situations

· Generates club, DMA and Divisional marketing reporting as necessary

ORGANIZATION RELATIONSHIPS:

Relationships with SVP Marketing, CMO, Division President, Regional Vice Presidents, District Managers, Club Managers and teams, Corporate Group Sales, Area Group Exercise Managers, Marketing team, cross-functional teams, marketing vendors, Divisional Marketing Representative(s) and the Field Marketing team. Contact with others is one of the key components of this position. There are few aspects to this position that do not involve high levels of communication with others, both in and outside of the company.

The person in this position should be able to take in and relay information in a quick and efficient manner, and must have excellent follow up skills. The person in this position will have a large amount of contact with company executives, management and club employees, as well as negotiations with outside companies and agencies thus should have a very professional demeanor.

Job Requirements

1) Knowledge, skills & abilities:

· 5-10 years direct experience serving in a field marketing role

· Brand, retail and merchandising experience

· Previous management experience for multiple field marketing staff members

· Consumer focused / customer service skills

· Strong analytical skills

· Ability to interface and maintain excellent professional relationships with a variety of audiences to include field partners, ad agencies, local marketing vendors and corporate marketing team

· Ability to balance priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced and changing environment

· Must have excellent oral and written skills to include ability to prepare and present marketing presentations

· Must be proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word and Power Point)

· Working knowledge of marketing and communication fundamentals

· Brand management experience across multiple channels and disciplines

· Proven creativity in developing new marketing ideas and initiatives

· Solid understanding of store operations and strong retail instincts

· Strategic insight and business acumen

· Ability to adjust to and manage continuous change

· Strong budgeting skills and opportunity cost case-building

2) Minimum certifications/educational level:

· Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications or related field

· Master’s degree a plus

3) Minimum experience:

· Minimum 7-10 years marketing experience, building growth oriented consumer brands in a fast-paced retail environment

· Franchise experience (preferred)

· History of increasing responsibility, developing a broad base of business skills

· Experience in similar role or function

· Brand, retail and merchandising experience

· Experience partnering with and directing advertising and public relations agencies

· Experience with media planning and buying, direct marketing, cross-promotions and events

4) Physical Requirements:

• 25% travel minimum, which would include overnights, locally and regionally
• Driving (up to several hours per leg) and / or flying between regional DMAs
• Occasional lifting, set up & take-down for outside events.

This position description intends to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. It is not intended to include all duties and responsibilities. The order in which duties and responsibilities are listed is not significant.

Posted by Kris Iringan

GUESS Divisional Merchandise Manager (Los Angeles)

Location:

1444 S. Alameda Street
Los Angeles, CA 90021 (Map it! )

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Employee Type:

Full-Time

Industry:

Fashion - Apparel - Textile
Retail

Manages Others:

Yes

Job Type:

Retail
Sales

Education:

4 Year Degree

Experience:

6 to 8 years

Post Date:

2/11/2010

Contact Information

Ref ID:

9478

Description Recognized as one of the fashion industry’s most recognizable and innovative brands, GUESS, Inc. offers an ideal environment for motivated, quality-focused professionals eager for success. GUESS offers an excellent compensation and benefits package. Only qualified candidates will be contacted.

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Essential Functions: OPERATIONS/FINANCIAL PRODUCT ASSORTMENT MANAGEMENT

Pre-Line
a) Analyze product trends and historical data and channel input at departmental level.
b) Develop seasonal strategies based on analysis. Review financial targets with Planning at the department, class or style level as appropriate.
c) Communicate strategies to design to align merchandising and design strategies.

Line Assortment
a) Develop assortment in partnership with merchandising, review with management.
b) Participate as needed to complete initial floor maps. Work with visual and design teams to determine product placement within the store by delivery and store group.
c) Refine line edits post-presentation by reassessing product assortment to insure it aligns with product strategies and meets financial goals. Incorporate channel needs.
d) Review product assortment with cross-functional teams.
e) Identify and recommend big ideas, key drivers, and promotional strategies, review to insure they meet financial goals.
f) Partner with Planning to complete bottoms-up plans by determining quantities for all styles, evaluating at style, class and department level against initial plans, determining retail prices and reviewing with management.

IN-SEASON MANAGEMENT
a) Ensure the financial success of area by meeting or exceeding financial targets including sales, GM, GMROI and turn goals.
b) Review sales performance and marketplace information to identify sales trends and business opportunities.
c) Approve sales forecast with planner, review receipt reconciliation for accuracy and approval.
d) Analyze OTB and take action as necessary by reviewing sales and inventory against financial goals, and recommending changes to future order quantities, deliveries, pricing or markdown strategies.
e) Recommend changes to future product assortments or strategies. Communicate with design to add new products or make changes to future product, and review with management for approval.
f) Review final floor maps with Visual Merchandising to confirm store placement reflects merchandising strategies.
g) Maintain expert knowledge of customer base b leading/directing store visits. Evaluate product execution and point of view, get customer and store associate feedback.
h) Lead/direct competitive analysis of both direct competitors and stores we look to for trend inspiration by shopping their store to evaluate product assortments, quality, pricing, merchandising strategies and business opportunities.

COMMUNICATION
a) Communicate with merchandising on sales, strategy, etc. to ensure the efficient integration of merchandising and design strategies, and that design is aware of factors that affect current and future business.
b) Lead weekly cross-functional meetings to share information on current business issues. c) Communicate with Field to get input (e.g. on sales, fit, etc.) to use in planning future seasons and to improve in-season management.
d) Communicate with Marketing regarding issues that will affect marketing.
e) Communicate cross-band by sharing information (e.g. sales, trends, etc.) with counterparts, using relevant information as input for future assortments and strategies, and providing input in cross-divisional meetings.

PEOPLE / LEADERSHIP
a) Monitor development and performance of direct reports through regular meetings to discuss performance and development compared to goals, and maintain a dialogue regarding needs and concerns to aid in future development and increase retention.
b) Monitor development and performance of indirect reports b reviewing progress against goals through direct reports and periodic meetings to develop or maintain relationships.
c) Provide development and training to direct reports, cross-functional team members and others within the division through on the job training, behavioral feedback and modeling, coaching and identifying opportunities for formal training. Provide feedback on both strengths and developmental needs.
d) Recruit and hire new staff by identifying candidates through contacts and executive recruiting, evaluating candidates and motivating high potential candidates to join the company.
e) Manage cross-functional team relationships on an on-going basis by directing and focusing team objectives. Provide direction on strategy, vision, meetings, etc. to unify team towards a common goal.
f) Act as a role model and provide leadership within the buying division and department by directing, focusing and inspiring team members to keep their efforts on track. Serve as the representative of the department or division (as needed within the company), and influence peers by sharing opinions and experiences.

Requirements
Education: Bachelor's Degree
Years of Experience: 6-8 Years



Posted by Kris Iringan