Trainee, Visual Merchandising

Position

Job Title: Trainee, Visual Merchandising

Reports to: Senior Manager, Visual Merchandising, NY Metro

JOB PURPOSE:

The Dior Corporate Trainee participates in a program designed to identify and develop future talent for the organization across functional areas. The Visual Merchandising Trainee supports the field Visual team by coordinating and executing a wide variety of administrative duties. By working closely with their assigned Department, the Trainee supports the organization’s short and long-term objectives through day to day administrative and long-term project work. Trainees across departments will collaborate to develop initiatives to improve business results, and present a project to the Executive Leadership Team.

Job responsibilities

TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Partner with the field Visual team to schedule display installations, de-rigs & repairs across the US & Canada
• Oversee prop inventory movement and integrity by ensuring all items are properly cataloged at Dior’s off-side storage facilities
• Partner with the warehouse(s) to coordinate shipments
• Maintain accurate tracking and cataloging of all shipments arriving via Head Quarters, including the receipt of invoicing
• Ship and track Visual samples to Paris
• Log and organize the use of VM RTW samples, including the VM prop and sample closet
• Maintain the Visual Merchandising Calendar
• Manage the Intranet through maintenance and organization of the data base to include all Dior locations floorplans, contact lists and store hours
• Post current photos of recent installations, ensuring all new store opening photos are properly cataloged
• Create master PowerPoints of all locations to facilitate the zoning of in-store displays
• Work with cross functional teams, instore and corporate, to achieve various business-related needs.
• Partner closely with the Senior VM Manager of NY Metro to ensure priorities tasks are met but also be able to pivot should urgencies arise.

Profile

REQUIREMENTS:

• Full-time, 12 Month Program
• Must be available M-F, 9-6pm, Friday work from home
• At least 6 months of prior experience
• Experience in an Administrative capacity
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and follow through skills
• Proficiency in PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, and Excel
• Ability to meet and prioritize fast paced deadlines while being adaptable
• Maintain a positive attitude and build strong relationships with the team

Additional information

The appointed candidate will be offered a salary of $20 per hour, plus potential eligibility to participate in the Company's medical benefits plan, commuter benefits, and 401k plans with employer contributions.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Christian Dior was the designer of dreams. In founding his House in 1947, marked by the revolution of the New Look, he metamorphosed his reveries into wonderful creations. Christian Dior Couture, the House of Dreams, is recognized for its French heritage and vibrant culture sublimating its unique Savoir-faire and Creativity through empowering "metiers d’art”. Our Maison is a destination for sustainable growth & success where we shape the future of our Talents in a positive, authentic & generous environment. We bloom & deliver excellence with passion, determination, courage & optimism to offer meaningful & daring codes.

Christian Dior Couture is part of the LVMH Group, where  People Make the Difference. We value, celebrate, and welcome each unique talent and strive to create an inclusive environment providing all employees a sense of purpose. Beyond your role, we recognize the importance and passion of creating communities with shared values that enrich and impact beyond our organization. As an employee, you will have an opportunity to engage in our employee-led communities such as Sustainability, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, and Corporate Social Responsibility.

Christian Dior Couture provides equal employment opportunities to all employees as part of the LVMH Group, which attaches great importance to ensuring that its Maisons and their partners share a set of common rules, practices, and principles with respect to ethics, social responsibility, and protection of the environment.