Benjamin Hague Email & Phone Number

Sheffield, Gb

Sheffield, England, United Kingdom

Sheffield, United Kingdom

As Shop Design manager at IKEA I am responsible for a team of Shop design planners, who together plan and implement new range presentation solutions and displays. Together, we work closely with customer flow analysis, sales figures and local market information to enable us to put together a layout that enables our visitors to shop with ease but with pockets of inspiration along the way to inspire and engage. Using the knowledge we have of our market we challenge and develop existing global solutions to create a unique experience for our local area. I am responsible for working with the commercial calendar and store priorities to create a yearly workplan to ensure we are seasonally relevant throughout the year and keeping on top of trends and changes in retail.Other responsibilities include:Duty Manager ResponsibilitiesBudgeting and OrderingPresenting to wider store team of new ideas and suggestion to contribute to business growthLayout Analysis and Strategy planningOverseeing of Plans and SolutionsYou might find me on trollies every now and again too!

Sheffield, United Kingdom

Responsible for planning and implementing, engaging and inspiring displaysMain areas of responsibility include the visual management of the both market hall and showroom areas.This includes creating forward thinking, inspiring displays, Using commercial lighting as a sale steering tool and working with the store commercial team to drive sales in the best possible way without impacting the overview of the departments. Other responsibilities include: The layout of the store and using layout as a merchandising tool, including directional and navigational elements whilst keeping inspiration high.Using AutoCAD to plan changes in layout and create visual elevations and working with four launches throughout the year to show seasonality in the range.Working closely with the wider commercial team including the sales and logistics team.Supporting other stores within the IKEA group during department rebuilds or new store builds.

Sheffield, United Kingdom

- Leading the Visual Team for Topman and responsible for all aspects of visual/Creative on Topman - Creating visually strong outfit builds with a commerical understanding, representingthe brand image and indivual store customer- Working with trend packs, pulling line lists together to create visually strong and commerical trend areas- Installing High level treatments, graphicing, magnetic wall trematments,launching window treatments.-Team Leader duties including running of the shop floor, managing staff, making sure all areas of floor have cover and team are giving great customer service aswell as focusing on customer service myself-Liaising with head office, branch merchandisers, Field VM, management & regional Controllers. -Organising & managing stock & space to maximise store profit. -Organising Graphics and Equipment area. -Analysing daily & weekly sales reports to make effective commercial decisions. -Creating weekly CPA’s for the team so that we are aware of what needs to be completed on a daily basis.-Attending weekly newness meetings with Branch Merch to select the best stock package for our store-Making descisions on Floor layout and Fixture Placement-Leading Floor walks with store management, Head Office, FVM’s etc-Setting up of Model Store-Staff Coaching-Supporting other stores for visits and store openings.

London, United Kingdom

All responsibilities as previous position in Knightsbridge but with a faster paced environment in the companies London flagship store in Shepherds Bush, Westfield Centre.This roles also gives me more responsibilities with the creative side of things, working closely with the current creative team to produce exciting and inviting in-store visuals.

Knightsbridge London

- Creating visually strong outfit builds with a commerical understanding, representingthe brand image and indivual store customer- Working with trend packs, pulling line lists together to create visually strong and commerical trend areas- Installing High level treatments, graphicing, magnetic wall trematments,launching window treatments.-Team Leader duties including running of the shop floor, managing staff, making sure all areas of floor have cover and team are giving great customer service aswell as focusing on customer service myself-Liaising with head office, branch merchandisers, Field VM, management & regional Controllers. -Organising & managing stock & space to maximise store profit. -Organising Graphics and Equipment area. -Analysing daily & weekly sales reports to make effective commercial decisions. -Creating weekly CPA’s for the team so that we are aware of what needs to be completed on a daily basis.-Attending weekly newness meetings with Branch Merch to select the best stock package for our store-Making descisions on Floor layout and Fixture Placement-Leading Floor walks with store management, Head Office, FVM’s etc-Setting up of Model Store-Staff Coaching

Meadowhall, Sheffield

I worked as Creative assistant and visual merchandiser for the Topman Brand in the Flagship Meadowhall store.As the Creative member of our small team, my main roles consist of Styling Mannequins, Creating High Level Displays and most importantly, attracting customers in to store with exciting window displays. For the last few months I have also taken on the role of visual Merchandiser aswell as creative, due to members of staff leaving.Within a short period of time I have impressed within the company, supporting stores such as White City London for Model Store sign off, as well as Manchester, Liverpool, Leeds and Birmingham for new store set ups and head office visits. My Mannequin styling in particular lead to our store being awarded most improved Mannequin Styling within the Brand.My hard work and dedication has led to me being promoted to Team Leader after only 10 months in the company.

I have always had a strong passion for Music and in 2011 I teamed up with writer and producer Raz Nitzan in Holland to work on various collaborations, lending my vocals to several well known DJ's in the Electronic Dance Music world.Most notably, I performed on Ferry Corsten's Ain't No Stopping, where I travelled the world performing live on stage, the track we recorded. This had regular play on BBC Radio 1's Dance Anthems slot, reached over 3million hits on Youtube, and was used on ITV's 'Get me out of here Now' programme. Aswell as working with Ferry, I have worked with DJ George Acosta in Miami and others.I continue to work with Raz Nitzan Music whenever I get the spare time.

Sheffield, United Kingdom

In 2010, I started my own clothing company called Wax Groove (Previously WALO Apparel). This, at first started as a hobby, and from home I would hand draw, hand-dye and hand-print blank garments to then sell online, on BigCartel. Over the months, this grew and grew, and eventually became a business that required all of my spare time. In just under 12 months I went from producing garments at home, to having these printed by an external company. With help from my local council, I moved into a workshop in 2012, where I could deal with orders, as well as dye garments on a large scale. In time, my brand would be stocked in Stores, on ASOS Marketplace, as well as my own dedicated website.With the help from friends we would sell from our pop up shop at local festivals and events. Eventually, I expanded the brand to vintage clothing, and after invested the money I earned on buying the screen printing equipment so I could print larger volumes myself instead of using external companies, therefore cutting costs.Below are a few of the responsibilities I had whilst running Wax Groove-Graphic Design-Illustrator/Photoshop Skills-Screen printing-Vinyl Printing-Photography-Buying Stock-Controlling stock Levels-Selling Product to stores-Merchandising-Finances

Medowhall

Within Topman Meadowhall I worked with concession Lloyds Shoes as a customer Service Advisor.Working with Lloyds not only gave me valuable face to face customer service experience, it also gave me a great insight of how concessions work within stores. My tasks included Money Mapping, launching Sale, dealing with deliveries and Merchandising.

Foundation Degree, Graphic Design, Distinction

Completing my foundation degree at Loughborough University was an amazing experience for me. Studying within one of the best art schools.

Design And Applied Arts