## The company ##
At Swatch, we thrive on surprise. Whether it-s with our collections, action sports or artistic collaborations, we don-t stay inside the box. We-re here to shake things up with our striking designs, which always reflect the zeitgeist but never fail to catch the eye. That-s what we do best, and that-s what we-ve done since 1983.
Our team is a collective of passionate people, headquartered in Switzerland and present worldwide. We are visionaries and revolutionaries - unwaveringly true to ourselves and unafraid to do things differently. Together, we are here to make the world a little more colorful and exciting by embracing newness and boldness. You might even say that we-re more than just a watch company.
Are you one of us? Join our team.
In order to reinforce the Visual Merchandising team at its Headquarters in Biel/Bienne, Switzerland, SWATCH is currently searching for a
**SENIOR VISUAL MERCHANDISING PROJECT LEADER 100%**
## Job description ##
\- Manage all the visual merchandising campaigns for the collaboration
\- Creation of the VM concept and Guidelines
\- Work closely with the HQ departments: retail team, advertising, communication, event, product managment
\- Work in collaboration with all markets to guide them (new store opening and new launches)
\- Brief the suppliers and creation of samples
\- Main responsible for the collaborations with OMEGA and Blancpain
\- VM responsible for American markets (incl CA, USA, MX and LATAM) and Switzerland
\- Development / design of VM new tools
## Profile ##
We-re looking for someone with awesome visual design skills and strategic visual merchandising vision to help creating next-generation visual merchandising for a dynamic and engaged brand base.
You are highly flexible, detail-oriented, committed and a proactive team player with creative, organizational, multi-task skills and a hands-on attitude. In addition, you bring excellent communication skills.
## Professional requirements ##
* Degree in Visual Communications, Interior Design, or Visual Merchandising
* Minimum 5 years' experience in visual merchandising, preferably within an international retail environment. Experience in watches, fashion, accessories, or a design agency is an advantage
* Excellent knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign)
* Proficiency in SketchUp or AutoCAD
* Strong visual awareness with a flair for contemporary and impactful design solutions
* Up-to-date with current design trends and technologies, with a solid understanding of typography, colour, and composition
* Ability to lead projects from concept through implementation and final delivery
* Proven ability to manage multiple projects of varying complexity simultaneously
* Experience leading cross-functional teams and managing internal and external stakeholders
* Ability to translate brand strategy into impactful retail concepts with a strong commercial mindset
* Experience with international store openings and visual merchandising implementation
* Experience managing suppliers, agencies, and project budgets
* Proficient in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word)
* Willing to travel internationally
## Languages ##
In addition, you are fluent in English, German and/or French is a great asset.
## Contact ##
If you feel this challenging opportunity meets your profile and expectations, please click on the APPLY link to send us your CV in English.
**SWATCH Ltd**.
Human Resources
Nicolas G. Hayek Strasse 1
CH - 2502 Biel/Bienne
Job location
Rue Nicolas-G-Hayek / Nicolas-G-Hayek-Strasse
2502 Biel/Bienne (Bern)
Switzerland
Company address
Swatch Ltd
Nicolas G. Hayek Strasse 1
CH-2502 Biel
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