Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from Bloomingdale's
Job overview
The Sr. Manager, Visual Experience at Bloomingdale's leads the creation and development of dynamic visual and fashion presentations to enhance the brand and support business initiatives, managing visual merchandising for specific Family of Businesses.
Responsibilities and impact
The role involves driving fashion and merchandise strategies, designing visual equipment and merchandising initiatives, managing visual presentations with the Design Director, leading visual merchandise direction, updating merchandising standards, managing budgets, and collaborating on store openings and seasonal campaigns.
Compensation and benefits
The position may be eligible for performance-based incentives and bonuses, with benefits including 401k, medical, vision, dental, life, disability insurance options, PTO accruals, and holidays, subject to eligibility based on location and job classification.
Experience and skills
Candidates should have a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, 3-5 years related experience, strong communication skills, proficiency in design software like InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, and Microsoft Office, creative thinking, and ability to collaborate cross-functionally.
Work environment and culture
Bloomingdale's culture values diversity, inclusion, collaboration, entrepreneurial spirit, and open communication across all levels, with a fun and passionate work environment.
Company information
Bloomingdale's is a fashion retailer focused on making fashion personal and fun, emphasizing creativity and customer inspiration, and is part of Macy's, Inc.
Unique job features
The role offers unique opportunities to lead visual merchandising for multiple Family of Businesses, participate in creative team meetings, and influence seasonal campaigns and store concepts.
Company overview
Bloomingdale's is a premier American department store chain known for its high-end fashion, luxury goods, and home furnishings. Founded in 1861 by Joseph and Lyman Bloomingdale, the company has grown to become a key player in the retail industry, with flagship stores in major cities like New York. Bloomingdale's generates revenue through the sale of designer apparel, accessories, cosmetics, and home decor, often collaborating with top fashion designers and brands. The company is part of Macy's, Inc., which has helped it expand its reach and maintain a strong market presence.
How to land this job
Position your resume to highlight your expertise in visual merchandising, creative development, and fashion strategy, emphasizing your ability to lead and innovate within a retail environment like Bloomingdale's.
Focus on showcasing proficiency with design software such as InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, and your experience managing budgets and cross-functional collaboration with merchants and store teams.
Apply through multiple channels including Bloomingdale's corporate careers site, LinkedIn, and relevant job boards to maximize your application visibility.
Connect with current Bloomingdale's visual merchandising or creative leadership team members on LinkedIn; use ice breakers like complimenting a recent campaign or asking about their approach to seasonal visual strategies.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description such as 'visual merchandise direction,' 'fashion styling,' 'creative merchandising,' and specific software skills to ensure it passes initial screenings.
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