Adobe Photoshop
Katarzyna Skrok
Visual Merchandising Manager
London
Summary
Solution-focused Visual Merchandiser skilled in creating appealing, engaging window and in-store product displays. Showcases new trends and seasonal stock aligned with brand identity for cohesive visuals and on brand storytelling. Coached and developed teams to build knowledge and uplift standards.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages
Work History
Visual Merchandising Manager
Levi's
London, Regent Street
02.2024 - Current
- Took ownership and accountability for the final visual aesthetic, and its role in balancing the delivery of short-term commercial KPIs and long-term commercial strategy.
Supported, coached and led the team on visual and commercial knowledge.
Collaborated with cross-functional business partners to ensure successful windows and in-store implementations.
Analysed product performance and depth on an ongoing basis to inform and coach teams on in-the-moment merchandising
Worked with cross-functional departments on showroom set-up, pop-ups and events
Identified areas of the business opportunity with store managers, district managers as well as a global team and delivered an action plan ensuring consistency in visual display, brand identity and storytelling of the store.
Collaborated with the Store Operations Team to discuss upcoming deliveries, product depths and ensure that all vm strategies were communicated and work was well executed on time
Visual Merchandiser
Levi's
London, Regent Street
05.2022 - 02.2024
- Developed creative and innovative visual merchandising solutions to support sales growth.
- Reviewed product performance periodically to refine marketing and merchandising strategies.
- Dressed and styled mannequins according to current trends.
- Coached the team regarding vm standards, as well as the latest floor updates.
Sales Assistant
Zara
London, Oxford Street
08.2019 - 11.2021
- Maintained store image to the highest standards through regular organising and merchandising.
- Provided customer service on the shop floor as well as in the fitting rooms
- Assisted with deliveries and sales floor replenishment to guarantee stock availability for customers.
- Received and unpacked product deliveries, performing stock counts to verify correct quantities of items.
Sales Assistant
C&A
Poland, Krakow
10.2017 - 06.2019
- Maintained visual merchandising presentations to high standards
- Helped with window display preparations, seasonal campaigns and seasonal sales
- Assisted in new store opening and store refits
- Performed key holder responsibilities for the last 9 months
- Provided customer service on the sales floor, in the fitting rooms and at the cash desk
- Unpacked merchandise on arrival, conducting stock checks to verify good condition.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Fashion Branding and Marketing
University of West London
09/2019 - 06/2023
Skills
Understanding of current trends driving consumer behaviour
Able to present business communications plans in a creative, engaging manner
Ability to use digital tools (InDesign, Photoshop) creatively through visual, and written fashion content appropriate to the audience
Accomplishments
- Helped opening a new store concept in London Levi’s Flagship Store (08/2022-08/2022)
- Helped with rearrangement and display of two level store in Rzeszow (03/2019 - 04/2019)
- Helped create new display of non profitable store in Krakow (03/2018 - 03/2018)
- Helped merge two level store into one level in Krakow (07/2018 - 07/2018)
Software
Adobe InDesign
Adobe Suite
Timeline
Visual Merchandising Manager
Levi's
02.2024 - Current
Visual Merchandiser
Levi's
05.2022 - 02.2024
Sales Assistant
Zara
08.2019 - 11.2021
Sales Assistant
C&A
10.2017 - 06.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Fashion Branding and Marketing
University of West London
09/2019 - 06/2023