Since 1975, TUMI has been optimizing world-class business, travel, and lifestyle essentials with elevated, considered product design to uncomplicate, beautify, and seamlessly complement our customers' lives on the move. Designed in America, our brand is sold in over 260 stores from New York and Paris to London and Tokyo, as well as the world's top department and specialty stores and travel retail in more than 75 countries. At TUMI, we are committed to a diverse and vibrant culture, welcoming people from all walks of life. We have people with unique backgrounds, skills and personalities in the workplace, making for a vibrant culture and a talented workforce. We are committed to sourcing responsibly and minimizing our products' environmental impacts. We take targeted action where we can make a meaningful impact on the environment, building durable and repairable products that are made to last, while increasing our use of recycled, sustainable, and innovative materials. We believe in leaving the world better than we found it, and our efforts in Diversity and Inclusion, Sustainability and Philanthropy are some of the steps we're taking to get us there.

This position supports the Corporate Visual Merchandising Team in creating visual merchandising direction for windows and interiors for TUMI Full Price retail stores, Outlets, US Travel retail stores, and US Wholesale channels. This position also supports the activation space within the Soho flagship location, the NYC showroom, and the LAB. This position is based in NYC, and will report to the office four days weekly and have the opportunity to work remotely one day per week.

REQUIREMENTS

Must have a Bachelor’s degree
1+ years of experience working in a corporate position within the areas of visual merchandising, creative project coordination, creative project services, and three-dimensional design
Must be proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator), and Microsoft Office (PPT, Excel); SketchUp is a plus
Must know product placement and visual display, as well as the ability to communicate creative and artistic expression
Must have the ability to produce compelling and creative presentations aligned with the TUMI DNA and core values
Strong attention to detail, design aesthetic, and excellent organizational skills
An ability to build a good rapport with key cross-functional teams
Strong written and oral communication skills with the ability to articulate ideas clearly and concisely
Demonstrated ability to take the initiative, ownership, and accountability
Understanding of photography
Must have a valid driver’s license and the ability to travel, if needed

RESPONSIBILITIES

Interior & Window Directives

Manage directive shoots
Create a shot list partnering with a corporate merchandiser
Obtain needed samples and coordinate delivery to the directive location
Confirm an agreeable date for all shoot attendees
Photograph each shot
Return samples
Create directives
Photoshop and render all images
Layout directive per corporate template
Distro internally collecting feedback and updating changes
Post directives and send communication globally

Other

Manage Global window rotation calendar for Full Price and Outlet
Manifest concept magnetic wall creative direction quarterly
One-off directives, as needed
Seasonal updates to the NYC showroom and the LAB
Create ideas for Activation Space in NYC Soho location, collaborations, and special events
Manage all VM communication on TUMIEXPRESS
Store support for Full Price Retail, Outlet, and Wholesale