Trent Stringer Email & Phone Number

Canada

- Overseeing VMD in all stores in BC and ON in Canada.- Developing high standards of merchandise presentation as it applies to MUJI's North American guidelines.- Developing in-depth knowledge of MUJI's Visual Standards and planning.- In-field support, training, and standards.- Flagship Window Display - Research, planning, execution.- Partnering with store teams on layout changes/adjacencies, floor plans, fixtures.- Mannequin and off-figure styling.

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

- Set dressing- Interior styling and decorating/home staging- Prop sourcing and styling- Visual Merchandising

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Toronto, Canada Area

- Lead execution, and Quality Control all elements of window displays including Display Stylists and self-serve stores- Elevate brand image by evolving Styling skills and practices of Display employees- Concept through execution (including planning, sourcing, budgeting, construction) of specialized windowsIn addition, contribute nationally by:- Working with Creative/Marketing leaders to contribute to creation through roll-out of corporate props - Influence national window directives by injecting a fresh point-of-view, drawing on industry experience and contemporary fashion knowledge

Greater Toronto Area, Canada

- Recruitment and launch of Canada's first TOPSHOP/TOPMAN store, and all 9 stores thereafter (10 brick and mortar stores across Canada, including largest International franchise store: Vancouver)- Oversee Creative teams for both brands; including, but not limited to: window/interior mannequin and prop composition/installation, void area art installations, and high level displays.- Working closely with the Senior Corporate team on creative strategies and concepts for seasonal store displays, installations, floor plans, and directives to smaller locations.- Overseeing styling across both brands, and composing training and direction across country.- Window and prop planning and strategy on National level, including liasing with UK counterparts on design and allocation.- Sourcing and vendor relationship building, ensuring props are delivered on time and on budget.- Coaching, training, & influencing all store staff to deliver visual excellence & maintain brand consistency across all doors.- Learning and development, as well as working closely with store Visual Managers to nurture talent and detail succession planning.- Styling workshops held in markets to stay current to brand, with emphasis on style-to-market dressing, all while adhering to the core TS/TM brand DNA.

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Senior Womenswear Stylist Windows; Toronto, Ontario (Bloor Street – Flagship) 2010-2011- Conceptualizing, planning, and execution of flagship windows- All women’s styling; fashion and accessories- Prop sourcing, prop construction, and placement- Hard-good styling of accessories, leather goods, and footwear- Wig styling and hair treatments- Work with all major in-store events, including annual CANFAR dinner and holiday unveilingSenior Menswear Stylist; Toronto, Ontario (Bloor Street - Flagship) 2006-2010- Visual menswear stylist at store level; mannequins, forms, display cases- Creating shop concepts to be exampled on national level- Quarterly art installation design, including sourcing and overall execution- Outbound event set-up and detailing- Responding to vendor needs and establishing good rapport- Assisting in annual Fall TIFF event Menswear Stylist; Toronto, Ontario (Yorkdale Mall)2004-2006- Design, execution and maintenance of all in-store and window menswear fashion - Infuse corporate direction with influences from current fashion, personal style and ensure store clientele are considered in styling decisions - Assist in special event and in-store promotion planning and set-up- Awarded as best-in-class for menswear visual styling- Styling models for company sponsored creative photo shoots and fashion shows

- Oversee visual merchandising for men’s, woman’s and children’s departments - Merchandising of new collections and improvising upon basic directives - Specializing in window dressing and styling- Handling of all in-store mannequins and displays- Instruction and supervision of staff on merchandise placement and company guidelines