Director of Marketing - Brand & Trend Management

More than the world’s largest men’s accessories company, Randa uses its scale and expertise to create and expand powerful brands, exceptional products and extraordinary shopping experiences. Randa: leading with accessories.

AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY Trend Analysis: * Research, collect and distill global trend information for brands, products and packaging * Lead multi divisional trend trips. * Identify major opportunities across all categories, brands and retailers for maximum success. * Art direct and publish seasonal trend overviews. Visual Merchandising: * Style, direct and implement all showroom direction for each product category. Showroom set ups include: * 4 major showroom updates per year. * Provide direction for seasonal trade show presentations. Design Calendar: * Identify and communicate key dates for design direction and implementation. * Lead design summits for cross pollination of design leads from each product category. * Keep Design, Merchandising and Sales on critical path for all presentations. * Intellectual Property and Managed Brands * Oversee the direction for owned and managed brands for all classifications. Examples include Countess Mara, Wembley, Trafalgar, and Ryan Seacrest Distinction Sales Analysis * Understand key performance indicators from sales reports to identify best sellers and current trends. Budgeting * Manage seasonal budgets for all presentations, showroom updates and trend trips. Managing * Manage a team of 5 graphic designers and photographers.

* 4 years' experience in product development, design, or visual merchandising/styling * Men's publishing or editorial experience a plus. * Excellent written, verbal and presentation * Prior interaction with department store, mid-tier and specialty stores. * Strong design esthetics * Proficient in Adobe's Creative Suite * Working knowledge of various Visual Presentation Programs (PowerPoint, Key Note and Prezi) * Must be self-motivated, team oriented, have a collaborative approach to creative development * Time management and organization skills with attention to detail