Responsible for the conception, creation, execution and management of signage, promotional displays, marketing collateral and advertising functions for all in-store visual content. The incumbent should have wide understanding of current retail trends with a visionary approach to design & importance of visual merchandising off shelf and in line - as well in the HP area for both channels (DIY & AZC).

Responsibilities

• Develop new merchandising ideas/programs from design through implementation. Maintaining our visual merchandising dynamic to positively impact the customer's shopping experience, developing brand standards and maintaining brand integrity across all touchpoints. Communicate ideas that inspire, inform, or captivate consumers.

• Ensure signage for Line reviews. Take lead in managing timetables for product signage material. Prepares work to be accomplished by gathering information and materials for Category Managers and vendors with: (qoutes, samples, manage the budget, and date lines).

• Maintain an up to date store walkthrough every period. This is done by obtaining input from key departments at the SSC and preparing the document for stores to implement to maintain a minimum store standards strategy.

• Prepare all materials for all seasonal store guides. Work together with the Supervisor Sr. Visual Presentation, coordinating, planning and excecuting all related tasks on time and correctly. Maintain all visual presentation material within budget.

• Work in conjunction with areas such as Operations, Labor Security, Legal for all store signage requirements that they required. 

• Maintain all standard stores, work in conjunction with the teams to coordinate the materials for store openings, so that the implementation of the signage is carried out in a timely manner before opening.

• Update and mantain the skus of signage with property cost and inventory at the DC's

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree (BA, BS) or equivalent.

• Graphic Design, Industrial Design, Creative Visual Arts.

• One to two years.

• Extensive graphic design experience and an eye for great design, graphic design principles, and typography. Excellent visual design skills with sensitivity to the organization’s needs.

• Adobe Illustrator & Photoshop expert. 

• Knowledge of other Adobe CC suite software a plus. 

• At least 1-2 years of experience in a design related field. Photography experience is a plus. 

• Microsoft Office Suite experience. Must understand Word, Excel and PowerPoint at an basic level. Retail backround is a plus.

• A solid understanding of rigids or plastics printing capabilities and limitations.

• Organizational expertise. Excellent interpersonal communication skills. Significant experience in a deadline driven environment. Retail experience a plus.