Junior Designer, VMSD Innovation

Job Title: Junior Designer, VMSD InnovationHybrid/Remote: Hybrid, onsite T, W, & RLocation: New York, NYContract length: 12 monthsSchedule: Fulltime, 9a to 6p M-FPay: $35/hr to $45/hr DOEJob Overview: The Planet Groups' Retail client is looking for a Visual Merchandising Designer This role will create innovative visual concepts and retail design solutions that bring the brand to life across all channels. Focused on new in-store concepts, this role champions creativity, scalability, and efficiency while collaborating across teams to evolve the brand.Responsibilities:Supports the development and execution of innovative design solutions based on Global Brand Strategy and design intent of our ED of VMSD, entering numerous phases of projects to meet deadlines: concepting, design stages, obtaining approvals, and seeing all projects to completion under the Design Director.Participates in the development of design concepts across FSS, SMC, and DS 360 channels.Supports presentation materials of design concepts.Executes development of merchandising and technical guidelines as reference for regional design teams.Demonstrates an understanding of materials, cost, and time requirements on projects.Reviews fixture/unit shop drawings and vendor flow to ensure design details are accurate and meet the Global Brand standards.Participates in seasonal store visits in the home region to maintain knowledge of new, trending store experiences.Actively researches current trends in global culture, retail design, fashion, art, etc., and brings inspirational contributions and design ideas to weekly brainstorm sessions.Open to flexing to support areas of the team as needed, VM 360, events, etc.Qualifications:3+ years of experience, in industrial design, visual merchandising, store planning/design, event design, or related experienceStrong ability to conceptualize spatial designs and take design directionFamiliar with FSS, DS, Open Sell, and SMC environment design and executionMust thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment and work both independently and closely under management of Design DirectorDemonstrate an understanding of materials, manufacturing processes, cost and time requirements on projectsStrong organizational skills and ability to multitaskExcellent verbal and written communication skills to stay aligned with greater team/OperationsProficient in Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Illustrator, 3D modeling/rendering program of choiceAble to work well in a team environment and receive input from others, discuss/defend design solutions and remain flexible in finding solution   #CDM