Merchandising Art Coordinator
Summary: The Merchandising Art Coordinator supports national merchandising program development through the display and sample board production life cycle, and acts as a conduit for information and project deliverables between Visual Merchandising and cross-functional partners(Marketing Operations, Graphic Design, Production vendors, Product, and Sales teams).
Work Hours:Monday to Friday 8:00 AM-5:00 PM.
Compensation: This hourly, non-exempt position pays from $26 to $30 per hour, with overtime compensated at 1.5 times the base rate. New hires usually earn between $56,000 and $65,000 annually, or more, depending on experience, overtime hours, and bonuses.
To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to complete the following essential duties and responsibilities:
- Supports proofing graphic approvals for print-ready mechanicals and content accuracy to meet vendor deadlines.
- Supports the initiation and creation of display graphics and sample board design layouts display flyers, photography, planograms, POP materials.
- Maintains updated information and graphic collateral for sample boards and displays, including layouts, specifications, art files, vendor information, and inventory levels.
- Manages display and sample board photography tracking and scheduling calendar.
- Align with operations team, as you seamlessly work together to orchestrate the flow of incoming collateral to and from prototype area
- Assist reviews of prototype samples with a focus on product positioning, consistency of details and an understanding of design aesthetic intent for approval.
- Track progress of deliverables calendar, display launches, and project requests to ensure all executions are proceeding in a timely fashion and cascade approvals out to needed parties. Provide tracking updates to all stakeholders and work to solve bottlenecks.
- Supports internal field communication as needed (communicating timelines, project deliverables, and occasional field support)
Additionally the candidate must meet the following Education and/or Experience requirements:
- Project Management
- Marketing
- Retail Display fixtures
- Proficiency in Adobe Suite (Acrobat, Illustrator, or InDesign, Microsoft Office suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
- Willing to take feedback, collaborate with a large team, and implement new directives quickly
- Keen attention to detail
- Creativity
- Strategic agility
- Digital Organization
- Strong communication and collaboration skills.
This role has the following physical demands:
- The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use their hands to handle objects, tools, or controls; reach with their hands and arms; and communicate verbally. The employee frequently walks, stands and occasionally sits.
- The employee must regularly lift, pull and move up to 50 pounds and occasionally up to 70lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.
- This is a safety-sensitive position.
Benefits: MSI offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
- Referral, Holiday, and Annual Bonuses
- Annual pay increases
- Paid Time Off
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Company-paid Short Term and Long Term disability;
- Company-paid Life Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Traditional and Roth 401(k) plans with company matching contributions
- Charitable donation matching programs
- Free, company-sponsored 1-on-1 tutoring for children/dependents of MSI employees in grades k-12, including free tutoring for SAT and ACT tests.
About MSI: Founded in 1975, MSI is a leading supplier of flooring tile, countertops, wall and backsplash tile and hardscaping surfaces products in North America. Headquartered in Orange, California, MSI also maintains over 50 state-of-the-art showroom and distribution centers across the U.S. and Canada. MSI's product line includes an extensive offering of Granite, Quartz, Porcelain, Luxury Vinyl flooring, Slate, Marble, Travertine, Sandstone, Limestone, Quartzite, onyx, stacked stone and pavers imported from over 36 countries on six continents.
Over the years, MSI has been the recipient of many prestigious awards including:
- Top 5 fastest growing companies - OC Business Journal
- Supplier Diversity Award - Home Depot
- #1 Flooring Distributor multiple years in a row - Floor Covering Weekly
- Top Workplaces Award winner multiple times - Top Workplaces
- MSI Founder named the Entrepreneur of the Year - Ernst and Young
MSI is an equal opportunity employer that celebrates diversity and fosters inclusion and belonging for all employees. We provide a work environment that allows all employees to do their best work, free from all forms of discrimination. No employee or applicant will be discriminated against on the basis of race, ethnicity, age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, citizenship status, military status, religion, disability status, or any other legally protected group. MSI provides reasonable accommodations for all employees and applicants. If you believe you require an accommodation, please speak with your recruiter or a member of our HR team.
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