Formulate Visual Merchandising (VM) Strategy and Concepts aligning Hong Kong Disneyland (HKDL) and merchandise priorities, communicate and seek management buy in
Managing the team to convert strategy and concepts into action plan, implement and integrate the VM initiatives into Store Operations
Develop guidelines for Store Operations team, manage compliance of all Disney visual standards and guidelines, conduct training sessions as needed to all Store Operations team members.
Ensure the compliance of Show Quality for unique Guest Experience
Manage diverse projects such as Seasonal Special Events, Marketing Events, and overall VM strategies, partnering with different Lines of Business, advising on concepts, and identifyingbusiness opportunities for revenue growth.
Lead team development through meetings, feedback, individual growth identification, technical skill enhancement, job exposure, and proposing relevant training for overall capability and succession planning.
Manage visual display budgets aligned with merchandise priorities, optimize operational efficiency, and ensure cost-effectiveness. Oversee online shop photo quality and coordinate editing resources for Store Operations team.
Manage external vendors to ensure quality displays, safe installation and compliance to all regulations and guidelines in a cost-effective way. Review Merchandise website periodically and discuss with Merchandise E-Commerce Manager

Job requirements

Bachelor's degree in design or related disciplines
Minimum 10 years of relevant experience with a strong understanding of retail trends and experience of formulating floor set in response to market needs.
Good communication skills are required to turn the technical issue or concrete concept into generally understandable information as well as to deliver the proper message to different stakeholders
Good interpersonal, negotiation and influencing skills are required to identify and realize the source of potential conflict
Require a high degree of judgment in consolidating all the related analysis and research toidentify trends which fit into business opportunities.
Provide leadership and guidance to visual team members and partnership to store operation teams,
Proficient in Design specific Computer software and Mac Computer operation for day-to-day review and revision of design and concepts
Good creativity and sensitivity to fashion trends, store planning and design for the location expansion/renovation to maximize the potential return.
Skilled in graphic design and sku placement in various locations.
Good multi-tasking skills with ability to provide direction and guide subordinates. Ability to prioritize tasks based on business needs

Visual Merchandising Manager