Visual Merchandising Project Leader

The company

Swatch, launched in 1983 by Nicolas G. Hayek, is a leading Swiss watchmaker and one of the world's most popular brands. The first Swatch watches surprised everyone with their revolutionary concept, creative design and provocative spirit. Today Swatch continues to innovate and surprise with new models, collections and special editions. Right from the start, Swatch connected with art and artists, and Swatch watches remain a prominent canvas for artists from a broad range of disciplines.

In order to reinforce the Visual Merchandising team at its Headquarters in Biel/Bienne, Switzerland, SWATCH Ltd. is currently recruiting a 

VISUAL MERCHANDISER

Job description

Your primary responsibility is to create an enjoyable, easy shopping experience for the customers. The presentation of the watches is changed regularly, with themes that can be dictated by the seasonal topics and celebrations or current fashions and trends. You also provide support to the markets on how to follow our guidelines and develop the spirit of SWATCH across the world.

Typical activities include:

• Create visual concepts for international in-store communication connected to all product launches,


• Develop international window decoration campaigns, including the testing phase and implementation guidance,


• Constantly update all standard and generic graphics dedicated to our various distribution channels,


• Prepare visual merchandising guidelines assigned to a product or collection launch and insure the respect of these guidelines during the implementation phase assisting local markets requests and needs,


• Participate in the creation & development of new long-term materials and specific displays including the follow-up of the production with suppliers and procurement team,


• Coordinate any creative or design visual merchandising projects with internal and external resources,


• Provide support in exhibition set-up for internal meetings, fairs, events and special projects including project development, organization, coordination, decoration on site,


• Facilitate merchandising workshops and training sessions presentation when necessary

Profile

We are looking for a highly flexible, committed and proactive team player with creative, organizational skills and a hands-on attitude, as well as excellent communication skills.

Professional requirements

• Degree in Visual Communications (Graphic Design / Interior Design / Visual Merchandising)


• Experience in visual merchandising, especially in a fast-moving international retail environment and in-store communication. Watches, fashion or accessories is a plus. Design agency is also welcome.


• Excellent knowledge of Adobe CC Suite - Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign and good understanding of the 2D/3D space; SketchUp or AutoCAD will be a plus.


• Acute visual awareness, visual flair for contemporary & attractive design solutions


• Detail-oriented with ability to multi-task and prioritize responsibilities in order to maintain deadlines


• Up-to-date with all current design technologies/trends with good understanding of typography, colour and composition


• Strong organisational and methodical skills


• Ability to lead a project from start to the realisation


• Enjoying and working well in a team. Self-reliant and motivated with a proven ability to work as part of a larger company

Languages

Bilangual German/English or French/English. Every other language is an asset.

 

Thank you for sending your CV in English, all required documents as well as some visual examples of your work!

Contact

Diane Forchelet

Human Resources Business Partner

Human Resources Management

hr@swatch.com

Job location

2502 Biel/Bienne

Company address

Swatch Ltd
Nicolas G. Hayek Strasse 1
CH-2502 Biel

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