Established in Somerset in 1971, Mulberry has grown to be the largest maker of luxury leather goods in the United Kingdom. With a contemporary take on British heritage and a focus on responsible craft, our ambition is to create progressive luxury.
Sustainability has been part of the Mulberry ethos since the brand’s inception, in recognition of our purpose-driven approach, in 2024 we proudly achieved B Corp Certification.
Today, we are a global brand, but our values remain the same; we are committed to improving our impact on people and the planet. If these are values you share, we would love you to join our team.
The UK Visual Merchandiser is responsible for creating appealing and striking visual displays that lead the customer through our stores, following the Visual Merchandising guidelines. It is a key role to create on-going desirability for our brand image and stores. The candidate must work in close relation to the Area Managers, Buying & Merchandising and Communication Department. It is also an essential part of this role to train our store-based teams on standards & new ways of working to make sure our expectations are met on the shop floor.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- To implement strong and appealing displays throughout our stores & showroom
- Work alongside the Global VM Manager to create a structured calendar based on monthly rotations and windows changes
- Regular store visits to UK stores (each store once a month) to define and implement displays, adapted to the specific needs of the store
- Collaborating with the VM referent to keep visual consistency throughout the UK
- Demonstrate understanding of full strategic vision, show agility and flexibility to achieve required solutions
- Drive compliance with standards and excellent product knowledge across the region
- Support the development of visual merchandising Guidelines
- Monitor and Follow-up with each store when new product launches are implemented
- Create renderings to illustrate visual rotations of each collection
Culture:
- Understand and demonstrate the Mulberry employee values and behaviours: Be Bold, Be Imaginative, Be Open, Be Responsible.
- Support Mulberry to deliver an inclusive culture, through behaving in a way that is open-minded and respectful towards others, and understanding that your views, opinions, and experiences may not always be shared by your colleagues.
- Act as an ambassador for Mulberry and communicate positively about the brand.
Sustainability:
- As a certified B Corp business, it is important to incorporate environmentally responsible practices into your work wherever possible. Support the businesses ‘Five C’s’ strategy in addressing and improving Climate, Cultivation, Craft, Culture and Circularity. Promote a greener, more sustainable future.
- Support to foster an environment where diversity is embraced and all individuals feel valued, respected and included. Promote equity, empathy and understanding and demonstrate this commitment within your internal and external communities.
Skills and Knowledge Required:
- Experience in visual merchandising in the fashion industry
- Strong leadership, with the ability to work transversally and manage by influence
- High sensitivity for products/fashion and space monitoring
- Very strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to work in a confidential manner, being diplomatic & tactful
- Fluent in English (spoken + written)
- Flexible for travel and schedule changes (50/60% of time traveling)
- Proven ability to work with Ambiguity in a dynamic workspace
- Adobe proficiency, specifically Photoshop, but also InDesign and Illustrator
Other:
- Flexibility to travel when required.
What we can do for you:
- Product allowance
- Additional Day Off for your Birthday!
- An enviable staff discount and exclusive access to staff sales
- Pension Contributions & Life Assurance
- Onsite gym (London office)
- Fresh fruit everyday
– Training and development opportunities – including full access to LinkedIn Learning
- x2 paid volunteering days per year
– Access to Help@Hand – a wellbeing service featuring remote GP appointments, mental health support, physiotherapy, personal training & retail discounts
Mulberry is an equal opportunities employer and we are passionate about hiring and developing the best talent. All hiring decisions are made only on the basis of qualifications, skills or experience and as they relate to the particular role. If you need us to make any adjustments to our application or interview processes to enable you to be at your best, please email us at talent@mulberry.com.
