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Visual Merchandising Intern - UK, Ireland, Nordics

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Summer Internship
  • Hospitality & Retail
    Creative Arts & Fashion
  • London

AI generated summary

  • You must be based in the UK, authorized to work, have a keen interest in luxury visual merchandising, strong Excel skills, and effective communication. Retail experience is preferred.
  • You will assist with visual merchandising campaigns, logistics, store layouts, event planning, and in-store activations, tracking orders and compiling success stories to support the VM team.

Requirements

  • Must currently be based in London/United Kingdom
  • Must currently hold authorization to work in the United Kingdom
  • A keen interest in visual merchandising or related fields, ideally within luxury retail.
  • Strong analytical and numerical skills with proficiency in Excel
  • Excellent written/verbal communication and diplomacy skills
  • Process-oriented with sound decision-making skills
  • Self-motivated with a strong drive for achievement
  • Proven ability to function effectively in a highly dynamic team environment (ability to multi-task is essential)
  • Possess overall luxury aesthetic sensibility
  • Interest in Jewellery, retail trends and consumer behaviour
  • Working proficiency in English
  • Preferred
  • Prior Merchandising or Retail experience would be beneficial, preferably in a luxury brand

Responsibilities

  • Visual Merchandising and Creative Campaigns
  • Assisting with campaign success: You'll help the VM Market Lead by gathering insights on successful visual merchandising initiatives from both local and global teams.
  • Understanding campaign nuances: You'll learn how to interpret feedback from the VM Market Lead and identify local considerations for merchandise in our creative campaigns, ensuring optimal presentation.
  • Supporting campaign logistics: You'll assist with the ordering process and logistics for creative campaigns across our stores, including helping with local production needs and tracking any post-installation challenges or requests.
  • Documenting success stories: You'll help compile examples of successful visual merchandising after campaign installations or updates.
  • Learning about store layouts: You'll support updates to store floorplans in our global system and monitor the impact of changes.
  • Aiding with replenishment: You'll assist VM Market Leads in gathering replenishment orders and following up with our global team on invoices.
  • Supporting new store openings: You'll have the chance to contribute to the setup of new store openings, helping track floorplans and open orders.
  • Events & In-Store Activations
  • Contributing to VM activations: You'll support the VM Lead for UK boutiques on visual merchandising activations, particularly for our key stores.
  • Helping with event planning: You'll assist the VM Lead with event setup and planning, including tracking orders and related items.
  • Assisting with regional activations: You'll support the team with in-store activations across the region, helping to consolidate floorplans, production information, and installation details.
  • Supporting pop-up events: You'll help gather necessary details from markets for global teams and production vendors for pop-up activations.

FAQs

What is the main responsibility of the Visual Merchandising Intern?

The main responsibility of the Visual Merchandising Intern is to assist the VM Market Lead in implementing visual merchandising initiatives and supporting creative campaigns to effectively present the Tiffany & Co. brand in stores.

Where should the intern be based?

The intern must currently be based in London/United Kingdom.

Is prior experience required for this internship?

While prior merchandising or retail experience, preferably in a luxury brand, is beneficial, it is not explicitly required.

What skills are essential for this role?

Essential skills include strong analytical and numerical skills, proficiency in Excel, excellent communication skills, a process-oriented mindset, and the ability to function effectively in a dynamic team environment.

Is this internship paid?

The job description does not specify whether the internship is paid or unpaid.

Will the intern have opportunities to contribute to new store openings?

Yes, the intern will have the chance to contribute to the setup of new store openings by tracking floorplans and open orders.

Are there any specific tasks related to event planning?

Yes, the intern will assist the VM Lead with event setup and planning, including tracking orders and related items for in-store activations and events.

What type of environment does this internship provide?

This internship provides an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a luxury retail environment, blending creativity with commercial understanding.

Does Tiffany & Co. promote diversity and inclusion within the company?

Yes, Tiffany & Co. is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB), making it a core part of their business and culture.

What benefits do Tiffany employees receive?

Tiffany employees are eligible for comprehensive benefits, including global benefits like adoption and surrogacy assistance, parental leave, programs supporting mental and physical well-being, competitive pay, medical, dental, eyecare, pension plans, paid time off, and more.

Expertly crafting jewelry for the world’s greatest love stories since 1837.

Retail & Consumer Goods
Industry
10,001+
Employees
1837
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

In 1837 Charles Lewis Tiffany founded his company in New York City where his store was soon acclaimed as the palace of jewels for its exceptional gemstones. Since then TIFFANY & CO. has become synonymous with elegance, innovative design, fine craftsmanship and creative excellence. During the 20th century fame thrived worldwide with store network expansion and continuous cultural relevance, as exemplified by Truman Capote’s Breakfast at Tiffany’s and the film starring Audrey Hepburn. Today, with more than 13,000 employees, TIFFANY & CO. and its subsidiaries design, manufacture and market jewelry, watches and luxury accessories – including more than 5,000 skilled artisans who cut diamonds and craft jewelry in the Company’s workshops, realizing its commitment to superlative quality. The Company operates more than 300 TIFFANY & CO. retail stores worldwide as part of its omni-channel approach. To learn more about TIFFANY & CO. as well as its commitment to sustainability,