WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH

In this role, you will report directly to the Manager of Visual Merchandising (VM) for Korea. Your responsibilities will include leading the Nike Direct visual merchandising strategy and creating engaging visual merchandising experiences. You will collaborate closely with the Retail Brand team and visual merchandising team members in the geo, stores, partner locations, and third-party agencies. Additionally, you will work alongside cross-functional teams in Korea, including Retail Marketing, Brand Management, Nike Direct Stores, Merchandising, and Store Construction.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We are seeking a Visual Merchandising Specialist to join our retail marketing team in Korea. This role will focus on the Nike In-line Store channel, and expertise in visual merchandising direction and planning, in-store communication, styling direction, and the seasonal execution of experiences is essential. In addition, we are also looking for someone with:

• Over 5 years of experience in visual merchandising at a brand office. 
• Bachelor’s degree in Retail Marketing, Visual Merchandising, or a related design field. 
• Effective verbal and written communication skills in both English and Korean. 
• Strong hands-on project management experience, including collaboration with agencies. 
• Proficient in software applications, including Microsoft Office. 
• Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills. 

WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON

As part of the Retail Marketing team, you will be responsible for developing seasonal Visual Merchandising Strategy (VMS) directions for In-line stores, which occurs 8-10 times a year. Additionally, you will create a strategic planogram (VMS plan) and oversee its execution for new store openings. Your role will involve leading the development of both seasonal and non-seasonal visual merchandising plans based on the VMS directives. You will also provide briefings and guidance to ensure the successful implementation of these plans across Korea. Additionally, you will also be responsible for:

• Leading the planning and execution of seasonal and year-round visual merchandising based on the Visual Merchandising Standards (VMS) directive.
• Overseeing store opening projects from initial planning through to execution.
• Collaborating with the Retail Brand team to develop seasonal merchandising plans.
• Creating seasonal and year-round visual merchandising and styling toolkits and provide training on VMS.
• Summarizing and report on visual merchandising projects and progress to the World Headquarters (WHQ).
• Managing visual merchandising materials, such as mannequins and props, including the purchase order process.