What are the responsibilities and job description for the Visual Merchandising Designer (Freelance) position at NEST NEW YORK?
About Us:
NEST NEW YORK has a unique approach to fragrance, artfully blending notes of the familiar, the exotic, and the unexpected. Crafted with master perfumers and the finest ingredients, our award-winning fragrances transform the everyday through scents that transport, inspire, and captivate the senses. Since 2008, NEST NEW YORK has evolved into a premium lifestyle brand, expanding beyond fragrance and home collections into wellness, personal care, and fragrance technology.
About the Role:
The Visual Merchandising Designer (freelance) is responsible for the design, development, and necessary artwork production of in-store activations, visual concepts and seasonal updates across varied retail partners. Reporting to the Manager of Visual Merchandising, this individual must be highly organized and proficient in 2D/3D design, have excellent communication skills and possess a sophisticated aesthetic suited for luxury/prestige audiences. Experience in working with Sephora and Ulta as well as other in-store schematics and guidelines is preferred.
Job Duties and Accountabilities:
- Translate and adapt brand codes to various fixture formats including but not limited to, pop-ups or promo sites, window displays, fixtures, and event spaces
- Partner with cross functional teams to create, organize and prepare files for artwork release to retailers/vendors
- Participate in the full cycle of product launches, synthesizing marketing strategy with creative solutions and innovation
- Responsible for project tracking and timing. Liaising with Creative, Sales and Marketing to adhere to process and approvals
- Oversee production and installation of select VM projects and fixtures
- Responsible for current knowledge and understanding of emerging trends and best practices
Qualifications:
- 5 years of experience in relevant industry. Some beauty experience required.
- Proficient in Graphic Design, Visual Merchandising or comparable.
- Software Requirements: Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, SketchUp/Rhino
- Ability to be flexible and work in a fast-paced creative environment
- Understanding of branding and graphic storytelling within the retail environment
- Understanding of vendor specifications and technical drawings
- In depth knowledge of print design and print production
- Proficient in planogramming and knowledge of 3D dimensional structures and spaces
- Understanding of typography, color, and composition
- Strong ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects and to meet deadlines using excellent organizational skills, quality execution and attention to detail
Pay range and compensation package - $75 - $150 per hour - Pay for this role is project-based and will be agreed upon for each assignment according to project requirements and deliverables.
Location Preference - New York City Metropolitan Area
Salary : $75 - $150