Free People EU Visual Manager (6 Month FTC)

August 8, 2025

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August 8, 2025

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<div class="container-fluid iCIMSJobsTable"><div class="row"><div class="col-xs-12 title"><div id="iCIMSHeader" tabindex="-1"><h1 class="iCIMSHeader axiom0-0 axiom-scraped-0">Free People EU Visual Manager (6 Month FTC)</h1></div></div><div class="col-xs-6 header left"><span class="sr-only field-label">Location</span><span class=" axiom1-0 axiom-scraped-1">UK-London</span></div><div class="col-xs-6 header right"><span class="sr-only field-label">Job ID</span><span>2025-16849</span></div><div class="col-xs-12 additionalFields"><dl class="iCIMSJobHeaderGroup"><div class="iCIMSJobHeaderTag"><dt class="iCIMSJobHeaderField">Job Family</dt><dd class="iCIMSJobHeaderData"><span>Retail/Store Operations</span></dd></div><div class="iCIMSJobHeaderTag"><dt class="iCIMSJobHeaderField">Employee Type</dt><dd class="iCIMSJobHeaderData"><span>Temporary</span></dd></div><div class="iCIMSJobHeaderTag"><dt class="iCIMSJobHeaderField">Position Type</dt><dd class="iCIMSJobHeaderData"><span>Full-Time</span></dd></div></dl></div></div></div><h2 class="iCIMSInfoMsg iCIMSInfoFieldJob">About Us</h2><div class="iCIMSInfoMsg iCIMSInfoMsgJob"><div class="iCIMSExpandableContainer"><div class="iCIMSExpandableText"><p style="margin: 0px;"><span class="TextRun SCXW96397602 BCX8" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW96397602 BCX8">Free People is a specialty clothing brand featuring the latest trends and vintage collections for people who live free through fashion, art, </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW96397602 BCX8">music</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW96397602 BCX8"> and travel. The eclectic look consists of quality apparel, shoes, and accessories that invoke attributes of femininity, spirit, and creativity with its design. Free People is distributed globally via direct channels such as the Free People US & Free People UK sites, as well as specialty boutiques, top department stores, and the brand’s own free standing retail locations in the US and Canada.</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW96397602 BCX8" data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p></div></div></div><h2 class="iCIMSInfoMsg iCIMSInfoFieldJob">Role Summary</h2><div class="iCIMSInfoMsg iCIMSInfoMsgJob"><div class="iCIMSExpandableContainer"><div class="iCIMSExpandableText"><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;">Free People are seeking an experienced Visual Manager to enhance visual merchandising and support sales in our wholesale stores and showrooms across Europe. This role involves frequent travel, staff training, and collaboration with sales teams to drive our brand's presence.</span></p></div></div></div><h2 class="iCIMSInfoMsg iCIMSInfoFieldJob">What You'll Be Doing</h2><div class="iCIMSInfoMsg iCIMSInfoMsgJob"><div class="iCIMSExpandableContainer"><div class="iCIMSExpandableText"><p style="margin: 0px;"><strong><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;">Stores/Sales:</span></strong></p><ul><li style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;">Visit department prospective stores to support with merchandising, display, stock and selling</span></li><li style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;">Communicate weekly with floor managers to stay informed on floor moves/events/new opportunities/customer profile</span></li><li style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;">Request images of stores and feedback to individual stores with visual/commercial support</span></li><li style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;">Manage brand staff in stores and train and support to drive sales and achieve targets</span></li><li style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;">Stock/inventory/stockroom support for stores</span></li><li style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;">Host training seminars in stores/showroom and create/distribute product training packs monthly for each new delivery </span></li><li style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; color: black;">Launch store initiatives/incentives and support in-store events to drive sales</span></li><li style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; color: black;">Work with the sales team to create monthly reorder proposals and product packages </span></li><li style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; color: black;">Support in buying appointments, bringing commercial/customer knowledge and visual support for selections</span></li><li style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; color: black;">Log/report selling and bestsellers to team, with weekly recaps for key accounts to be sent weekly on major accounts </span></li></ul><p style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;"> </span></p><p style="margin: 0px;"><strong><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;">Store Projects</span></strong></p><ul><li style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;">Coordinate all wholesale shop-in-shops and in-store events for prospective stores</span></li><li style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;">Propose opportunities for pop up/in store events to management team </span></li></ul><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;"> </span></p><p style="margin: 0px;"><strong><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;">Showrooms</span></strong></p><ul><li style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;">Responsible for overseeing market appointment prep and keeping the showroom and market standards aligned with NY. </span></li><li style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;">Ensure market catering and presentation is kept on brand and interesting, bringing new ideas and relaying to showroom coordinator.</span></li><li style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; color: black;">Support with EU partners:</span><ul><li style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0cm 72.0pt;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;">Communicate monthly to support with collection launches</span></li><li style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0cm 72.0pt;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;">Send showroom directives/store VM directives</span></li><li style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0cm 72.0pt;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;">Coordinate orders for VM elements for both stores and showrooms</span></li><li style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0cm 72.0pt;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;">Support partners with store launches/tradeshows/staff training </span></li><li style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0cm 72.0pt;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;">Source, and distribute visual merchandising props (fixture packages, logos, display, furnishings, etc.) for showrooms or any additional special projects as needed</span></li></ul></li><li style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; color: black;">Manage collection launches monthly, ensuring all aspects of the showroom are set for market</span></li><li style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; color: black;">Work with sample team on launching deliveries timely each month</span></li><li style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;">Manage any visual updates; dressing/outfitting showroom mannequins for new deliveries, special events or appointments, communicating this monthly to EU showrooms</span></li><li style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; color: black;">Responsible for perfect presentation of samples in showroom reflecting appropriate collections/OTS </span></li></ul></div></div></div><h2 class="iCIMSInfoMsg iCIMSInfoFieldJob">What You'll Need</h2><div class="iCIMSInfoMsg iCIMSInfoMsgJob"><div class="iCIMSExpandableContainer"><div class="iCIMSExpandableText"><ul style="margin-top: 0cm;"><li><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;">Proven experience in visual merchandising, retail management, or a related field.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;">A passion for Free People and understanding of the brand. </span></li><li><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;">Strong understanding of merchandising, display techniques, and stock management.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;">Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to train and motivate store staff.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;">Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;">Creative flair and attention to detail in visual presentation.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;">Strong organizational skills and the ability to coordinate events and initiatives.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;">Flexibility to travel regularly to various stores and showrooms across Europe.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;">Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant software.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;">Fluency in English; additional European languages, specifically French, are a plus.</span></li></ul></div></div></div><h2 class="iCIMSInfoMsg iCIMSInfoFieldJob">The Perks</h2><div class="iCIMSInfoMsg iCIMSInfoMsgJob"><div class="iCIMSExpandableContainer"><div class="iCIMSExpandableText"><p style="margin: 0px;">    • Work-life balance:<br>-Flexible start and finish times<br>-Bring your dog to work<br>• Wellbeing:<br>-Employees Assistance program to support with mental, physical and financial health<br>-Fully equipped free gym and on-site wellness room in Brick Lane and 50% discount of external gym memberships<br>-Private Medical Insurance<br>• Employee Discount:<br>-Up to 40% off at all URBN Brands<br>• Community:<br>-One paid day to either volunteer or fundraise for a charity of your choice<br>• Travel:<br>-Cycle to work scheme, season ticket loan<br>• Continued Development:<br>-We offer structured support within the business alongside continued learning and development </p></div></div></div><h2 class="iCIMSInfoMsg iCIMSInfoFieldJob">Equal Opportunity Statement</h2><div class="iCIMSInfoMsg iCIMSInfoMsgJob"><div class="iCIMSExpandableContainer"><div class="iCIMSExpandableText"><p style="font-size:13px;font-family:verdana">URBN is an Equal Opportunities Employer committed to diversity and inclusion. 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