Stylist

Stylist - Visual Display

About Us

 As a leader in luxury retail in the Middle East, Al Tayer Group's retail division, Al Tayer Insignia, hosts a portfolio of some of the world’s best luxury brands in the fashion, jewellery, home and department store categories. Complementing its position in luxury retail, Al Tayer Insignia has also built new frontiers in lifestyle retail, representing leading brands in the Beauty, Home, Fashion and Hospitality sectors. Our brands include Bloomingdales, Harvey Nichols and Armani to name just a few!

About the Role

 To reinforce and enhance image of the store as the fashion destination in the market place, through effective styling of visual displays and events.

What You’ll Be Doing

 Functional Roles & Responsibilities

·        Support VM theme of the store with styling options and implement a Fashion styling strategy in line with the planned VM strategy within projected budget requirements, in order to build and uphold the image of the store.

·        Select the range of merchandise to be used in the store to ensure that a common theme is seen throughout the store. Produce novel and unique styling ideas for merchandise presentation.

·        Coordinate between different departments and teams of people to ensure that store styling standards are met for in-store display, photo shoots or for any other store events.

·        Direct the VM in preparing the Visual Display calendar by providing input of developments in fashion trends taking into consideration seasonal requirements, promotions, brand specific activities etc to ensure effective implementation.

·        Propose styling concepts having taken into account the slow vs fast moving items, hot trends and limited edition items for the commercial benefit of the business.

·        Maintain awareness of merchandise ranges of merchandise in the store at all times paying particular attention to key looks, new exclusive brands, best sellers, slow sellers, key trends, hot items, new brands, and exclusive brands.

·        Research on latest trends in the region and international markets—staying abreast of fashion trends and presenting to store teams in a structured manner. Involvement in seasonal brand and style training programs.

People Management Roles and Responsibilities

·        Assumes responsibility for the outcomes of others. Promotes a sense of urgency and establishes and enforces individual accountability in the team. Works with people to establish explicit performance standards. Is completely on top of what is going on and knows where things stand. Provides balanced feedback at the most critical times.

·        Proactively develops relationships with a wide variety of people. Builds immediate rapport, even when facing difficult or tense situations. Understands interpersonal and group dynamics and reacts in an effective manner. Engages input from others constantly and listens with empathy and concern.

·        Readily distinguishes between what's relevant and what's unimportant to make sense of complex situations. Looks beyond the obvious and doesn't stop at the first answers. Analyzes multiple and diverse sources of information to define problems accurately before moving to solutions.

·        Delivers messages in a clear, compelling, and concise manner. Articulates messages in a way that is broadly understandable. Adjusts communication content and style to meet the needs of diverse stakeholders.

·        Takes consistent action to develop new skills. Finds ways to apply strengths to new issues. Is aware of the skills needed to be successful in different situations and levels. Seeks assignments that stretch him/her beyond comfort zone.

·        Decisively makes high-quality decisions, even when based on incomplete information or in the face of uncertainty. Actively seeks input from pertinent sources to make timely and well-informed decisions. Skilfully separates opinions from facts. Is respected by others for displaying superior judgment.

About You

 Education/Certification and Continued Education

·          A-Levels with preferably a Diploma in Fashion Design / Merchandising

Years of Experience

·          3 to 5 years of previous relevant retail styling experience

 Knowledge and Skills

·          A strong portfolio of previous work

·          Eye for style, creative and resourceful

·          Good interpersonal and networking skills