Specialist Visual Communications

Description

At Bath & Body Works, everyone belongs. We are committed to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture focused on delivering exceptional fragrances and experiences to our customers. We focus on recruiting, retaining, and advancing diverse talent where our associate population is as diverse as the communities we serve, live and work. In addition, we work to improve our communities and our planet in a way that will make us proud for years to come because we believe the world is a brighter, happier place when everyone has access to the things that make them happy.

Job Title: Visual Communications Specialist

Summary:

The Visual Communications Specialist is responsible for providing instructional communication for in-store brand execution with marketing and visual merchandising documents. These documents are used as an instruction manual by store associates to consistently set and maintain each new floor set.

Responsibilities:

• Clearly communicate each theme’s story and merchandising strategy to store associates in written and graphic form. This includes communication for marketing, visual details, and brand strategies.
• Use InDesign templates to create instructional pages that are organized and communicate the overall objective to the associate.
• Learn and apply our 3D Virtual Store program to gather information and visual details for instructional communication.
• Simplify difficult content so that stores can understand and implement effectively to meet the labor hours assigned to them.
• Multi-task large volumes of work in a demanding and fast paced environment, without losing the detail needed for stores to implement changes flawlessly.
• Communicate reactionary updates in a timely fashion, supporting the brand in staying fast and nimble.
• Keep a growth mindset by being innovative and finding new ways to keep communication to stores fresh and effective by enhancing current processes and tools.
• Work with peers and cross-functional partners to uphold and create consistencies in all communication tools.
• Work independently on projects and objectives, while supporting others, in a team environment.
• Build constructive and effective relationships throughout the brand.
• Collaborate with team members and cross-functional partners to get the information needed to complete tasks and meet quick deadlines.
• Participate in walk-throughs of each floor set with cross functional partners.
• Observe floor sets at local stores, bringing feedback to the business through store visit recaps and meeting participation.
  
  

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of related experience, preferably in a corporate environment
• Experienced in Photoshop and InDesign and be able apply relevant skills immediately.
• Demonstrates strong presentation, written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills
• Creative approach to problem solving, awareness of trends, team oriented and proactive attitude
• Entrepreneurial spirit and ability to handle significant responsibility
• Retail experience is a plus
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Marketing Communications or Graphic Design preferred
  
  

Core Competencies

• Lead with Curiosity & Humility
• Build High Performing Teams for Today & Tomorrow
• Influence & Inspire with Vision & Purpose
• Observe, Engage & Connect
• Strive to Achieve Operational Excellence
• Deliver Business Results
  
  

Benefits

We invite you to join Gingham Nation, where we invest in our associates through competitive compensation, benefits, and development opportunities, so they can continue to be their best at work, at home, and in their communities. Benefits offered to our eligible associates include a no cost mental health and well-being program, health coverage with a variety of plans to choose from, flexible and affordable saving programs, paid time off and a merchandise discount. Visit bbwbenefits.com for details.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.

We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with arrest records, conviction records, or other criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of any applicable state and local laws. Please see links: Los Angeles Fair Chance In Hiring Ordinance, Philadelphia Fair Chance Law, San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We do not make employment decisions based on an individual’s race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status, and we comply with all laws concerning nondiscriminatory employment practices. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for associates and job applicants with disabilities. Our management team is dedicated to ensuring fulfillment of this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, associate activities and general treatment during employment. We only hire individuals authorized for employment in the United States.

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Category: Visual Merchandising