Job Title: Visual Producer
Reporting to: Head of Visual
Location: Head Office, White City Place, West London
Contract Type: Full time, 37.5 hours per week
About Us:
ME+EM is one of the UK’s fastest-growing luxury fashion brands. In addition to a thriving global digital presence, we operate flagship stores in London and Edinburgh, concessions within Harrods and Selfridges, and have recently expanded with new store openings in the U.S.
At ME+EM we are an entrepreneurial, creative, and passionate group of people. We work hard, are enthusiastic to learn and are not afraid to take risks. Everyone contributes to our success at all levels, and that precisely what makes being a member of the team so rewarding.
Our office and stores are always busy and fast paced, but we work just as hard to make sure it’s fun, with social activities and biannual parties. We pride ourselves on being approachable, supportive, and welcoming and ensure that everyone’s hard work is rewarded. It takes all these things to build a strong, successful business and our door is always open to new talent ready to contribute to our growth and evolution.
About the Role:
The Visual Producer will be responsible for overseeing the visual and interior side of retail projects; including new store openings, store refurbishments and creative and seasonal installations. They will lead the project from initial concept, through design, production and installation, working cross functionally to ensure each project delivers as seamlessly as possible.
Responsibilities:
- Work cross functionally with Head of Visual, Interior Designer and external partners to ensure visual related projects run efficiently and effectively.
- Support Head of Visual and Interior Designer with the sourcing and procurement of furniture, rugs and lifestyle elements for new and existing stores as needed.
- Liaise with external suppliers on bespoke FF+E for new and existing stores.
- Support the Head of Visual with the sourcing and production of the in-store VM kit, understanding requirements per store based on general arrangement.
- Support Head of Visual and Interior Designer with the sourcing of customer facing items such as umbrella stands, glassware, crockery etc.
- Track budgets across live projects, ensuring these are kept up to date and responsible for sharing finalised budgets upon project completion.
- Liaise with the Accounts team to manage invoices and payments relating to visual projects.
- Liaise with the logistics team on the delivery of FF+E and Visual items across projects. Helping to ensure the schedule is managed efficiently.
- Align with the Property Team, Interior Designer and Head of Visual on the visual delivery schedule for new store openings and store refurbishments.
- Attend all store design meetings across projects, capturing necessary visual requirements and adapting schedules and deliveries as required.
- Ability to travel where needed for new store openings and refurbishments as well as visual creative projects.
- Support the Head of Visual with the organisation and management of the calendar of in store seasonal / creative activations and installs. Including Christmas, Chelsea and Belgravia in Bloom and seasonal window updates.
- Adapt the calendar of seasonal activations for our US stores, to reflect their calendar/US specific holidays.
- Support the Head of Visual with the planning and organisation of visual requirements for longer term pop ups.
- Communicate effectively with Store Managers and wider Store teams to ensure key stakeholders are aligned and informed.
- Support the Head of Visual with implementing proven processes and ways of working to reduce friction points and cultivate a collaborative and positive cross functional team culture.
Skills:
- Excellent organisational and communication skills are required, as well as the ability to work cross functionally with both internal teams and external partners.
- Strong budget management capabilities.
- The ability to work in a fast paced environment is essential.
- Adaptability and problem solving skills.
- Ability to work to tight deadlines effectively.
- Must be able to travel to store locations where and when required.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace, with Adobe Suite / CAD software preferred but not essential.
Employee Benefits:
- 33 days annual leave for full time employees (25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays)
- A day off to celebrate your birthday.
- Pension Scheme
- Group Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Length of Service Award
- Refer a Friend Scheme
- Staff uniform for retail employees
- Generous Staff and Friends and Family Discount
- Annual Volunteer Day
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Tech Scheme
- Eye Care Vouchers
- Real Living Wage Employer
- Employee led committees
- Social events and biannual parties
- Enhanced maternity and paternity package after 2 years of service.
ME+EM is an equal opportunities employer committed to fostering and preserving a culture of diversity, equality, and inclusion in our workforce. As an equal opportunities’ employer, we do not discriminate against applicants based on race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We believe that diversity enriches our workforce and strengthens our organisation. Therefore, we encourage minorities, LGBTQ+ candidates, and individuals with disabilities to apply for
opportunities within our company.