Careers at The Just Group

About Smiggle

Smiggle is recognised around the world for its creativity, innovative products and designs, and its promise to creating a fun experience for its fans. Smiggle now successfully operates in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Malaysia, Singapore, Australia and New Zealand along with 30+ partners across the globe. It’s the place where a smile meets a giggle, and there’s no better place to work than at Smiggle. Smiggle is part of Australia most successful retail giants ‘The Just Group’, consisting of 7 brands – Dotti, Jacqui E, Jay Jays, Just Jeans, Peter Alexander, Portmans and Smiggle.

About the Role

We are looking for a vibrant and creative Junior Visual Merchandising Coordinator to join our Smiggle team! You will help deliver the fortnightly VM brief across multiple countries and support global VM projects. Our current team structure is looking for someone to grow with the team and business and in time lead their own market or region. This role is Full-time, located at our Support Office on St Kilda Rd.

Responsibilities 

• Support in planning and production of fortnightly VM briefs 
• Manage department product samples and image library 
• Work closely with Retail teams to support in delivering VM communication and updates to stores 
• Build relationships across multiple departments to ensure each VM brief supports country specific goals
• Join sessions with the with Marketing and Design teams to workshop creative design of in store campaigns
• Communicate market feedback to the business with solutions to grow sales　
• Support in strategic merchandising projects 

Required Skills & Experience 

• Knowledge and demonstrated experience working with Mac programs - In Design, Photoshop and Illustrator (preferred) and basic proficiency in Excel
• Demonstrated experience in a similar role or have a strong visual merchandising background within a high volume, fast paced retailer
• Ability to work at pace, prioritise your workload and communicate progress to deliver team deadlines
• Have great attention to detail & ability to utilise and analyse sales reports
• Have clear written communication skills and be a confident articulator
• Adaptability to change with a proactive approach that is solution based 
• Be creative and thrive in a fast-paced team environment
• A passion and goal for a career pathway in VM

Perks

• Generous discount to be used across all of our 7 brands, and access to our sample sales
• Central office location based on St Kilda Rd, with direct access to the picturesque Fawkner Park
• Work closely within a high-performing and supportive team in a collaborative and fun environment
• Engage in continuous learning and development programs to enhance your skills and foster personal and professional growth
• Experience working for an international company with 7 iconic Australian brands
• Coffee lover? Indulge in daily subsidized coffee and food options at our onsite café

We are a large team of experienced VM Coordinators and are open & able to support all levels of experience, so if you’re looking to take that next step in your Visual Merchandising Career – Apply now!