Brand Merchandise Planner

Vacancy Details

Employer:Black Tie Recruit
This role involves coordinating the design, sampling, photoshoots, catalogue creation, marketing, and social media for home textile brand ranges.
Key Responsibilities:
Design Selection & Briefing:
Collaborate with the design team to choose designs that align with brand identity and trends.
Review design history for best-sellers, manage design amendments, and coordinate design approvals with the Brand Manager.
Source trims for products in collaboration with planners and trim suppliers.

Sample Management:
Request samples based on specifications for new product development and replenishment.
Coordinate local and international sample deliveries to relevant contacts.

Photoshoot Coordination:
Organize photoshoots by preparing samples, booking photographers, sourcing props, and deciding on backdrops and styling.
Select and edit photos for catalogues, marketing, websites, and packaging.

Catalogue Development (quaterly):
Design catalogues by selecting themes, proofreading, and working with planners on product information.
Manage quotes and approval processes with printers and oversee catalogue distribution.

General Marketing & Showroom:
Design advertisements, merchandising materials, and ensure images meet packaging standards.
Update the showroom with new samples and manage website content for the brands.

Range Review & Presentation:
Coordinate range reviews for new season products, including sample arrangements and catalogue presentations.

Packaging & Labeling:
Design packaging inserts, update images on existing packaging, and create product care labels.
Handle additional graphic design tasks, such as print designs, business cards, and banners.

Social Media & Marketing:
Develop independent email lists and execute monthly social media posts.