The future position holder will support the Global VM Retail direction in windows & POSM production
About the role
MISSIONS :
- Understand creative intent and translate it into tangible decor, taking into account various feasibility constraints
- Transform design into specifications (design imponderables, materials, assembly techniques, specifications)
- Call for tenders from several suppliers (3 minimum)
- Develop solutions/materials in line with target budget, quality, easy installation and deadlines
- Check technical drawings before launching prototypes, challenge supplier techniques & materials
- Organize & present "window tests" for validation by management
- Create window guidelines according to tiering strategy, window size and type (closed/open).
- Check product push, key looks, mannequins dressing
- Check proofs before production launch
- Put dashboard online on our guidelines website (CX platform)
- Create & communicate purchasing campaigns with purchase orders to markets
- Consolidate orders for dispatch to production, administrative management (creation of references, management of quotations/invoices)
- Control production and packaging to factory visits
- Support & supervision of local production (Asia, EMEA, LATAM)
- Monitor deliveries and check installations
- Create instructions for product set-up and assembly
- Organize & participate to video tutorials
- Develop best practices and tools for successful project execution
- Analyze and monitor showcase adoption rates & product performance
- Conduct competitive intelligence on the rendering and production techniques of competing windows & POS Materials
- Source new suppliers
- Participate in the continuous improvement of the position (elimination of duplication or non-value-added tasks)
- Teamwork (Design, regions, markets, supply chain, brand strategy, etc)
Profile
SOFT SKILLS ·Excellent interpersonal skills·Team spirit·Organizational skills·Solution-oriented, adaptable ·Reactivity·Thoroughness
HARD SKILLS · Fluent English·Knowledge of materials and design techniques·Experience in development or project management·Confirmed level of Pack Office software essential (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)·Indesign - around 40%·3D Software (Rhino or SketchUp) – around 30%·Photoshop & Illustrator – around 30%Product and design awareness
Equal opportunities
At Lacoste, we are committed to making equal opportunities a reality.
Inherited from our unique vision of fashion-sport, equal opportunities move us forward and our recruitment methods follow this commitment by focusing on skills and embracing all types of talents.
We commit to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where elegance goes beyond style and where each of us is given the chance to fulfill our greatest potential.