The Bata Group is one of the world's leading manufacturers and retailers of quality footwear. A global company with more than 30,000 employees, over 5,000 stores in more than 70 countries worldwide, Bata has been providing the best shoes at the best value for money, backed by unparalleled service, for more than 120 years. Since its founding in 1894 by Thomas Bata, the Company has consistently demonstrated its commitment to responsible and innovative business models in the belief that capital is not just money, but, above all, people, knowledge and core values. Today, Bata's pioneering principles enable the company to adapt quickly to market changes. It also continues Bata's long tradition of being sensitive to cultural and national differences and enables it to function proudly as an inclusive company in every country in which it operates.
DESCRIPTION OF THE ROLE:
The Global Visual Merchandising Graphic Designer Specialist, reporting to Global Visual Merchandising Director, supports the Global Visual Merchandising team in the creation and execution of visual merchandising materials for Bata stores worldwide.
The role combines, with an initial fixed term contract of 12 months, daily graphic work on VM guidelines and presentations with the development of visual proposals for window displays and product presentation layouts, supporting store implementation across international markets.
The position operates within a global and multicultural environment, collaborating with regional and local teams.
KEY RESPONSABILITIES:
The responsibilities and skills of this role are:
* Support the Global Marketing Manager in developing and planning global brand communication campaigns
* Conduct qualitative and quantitative research to inform brand strategies and refine consumer understanding
* Translate insights into actionable recommendations for brand positioning, storytelling, and retail activation
* Support go-to-market (GTM) plans and marketing playbooks for regional teams
* Collaborate with regions to adapt brand initiatives to local needs while ensuring global consistency
* Work with Visual Merchandising teams and retail partners to increase brand visibility, elevate in-store experience, and drive footfall
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams (legal, finance, supply chain, product and merchandising) to execute marketing campaigns
* Build strong relationships with retail activation, advertising, and production agencies to ensure excellence in execution
* Support the rollout of global marketing projects across priority markets
REQUIREMENTS:
* Degree/diploma in Graphic Design, Visual Communication or similar
* 1 - 2 years of experience in graphic design (experience in retail or visual merchandising is a plus)
* Good layout and composition skills
* Experience in window display design, product presentation layouts, and basic 2D/3D visualization is a plus
* Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop)
* Basic knowledge of SketchUp or similar visualization tools is a plus
* Knowledge using AI tools to support graphic development and visual content creation is highly appreciated
* Fluent English
* Comfortable working in an international environment
KEY COMPETENCIES
* Attention to detail
* Structured way of working
* Ability to support multiple projects simultaneously
* Team collaboration mindset
* Ability to work with suppliers and external consultants
* Interest in retail and visual merchandising
* Curiosity and openness toward new digital and AI-based creative tools
LOCATION:
* Limena, Italy (PD)
* Possibility of working in Smart Working for part of the week after an initial on-site training period
PACKAGE & BENEFITS:
* Fixed salary range: €32,000 – €38,000 gross per year. Positioning within the range is determined on the basis of objective, gender-neutral criteria including: relevant years of experience in last development, level of technical specialisation, and assessed seniority at the time of hire;
* Full time (40 working hours per week)
* Applicable collective labour agreement: CCNL Commercio (14 payslips) – estimated job level: Quadro / Impiegato (to be confirmed at the time of offer in accordance with the applicable CCNL classification framework);
* Flexible working hours;
* Bonus: up to 10% of the salary based;
* Smart working policy after in person onboarding period;
* Canteen;
* eLearning training platform;
* Discounts on BATA products.
PAY TRANSPARENCY NOTICE:
In compliance with D.Lgs. 96/2026 (implementing EU Directive 2023/970 on pay transparency), the salary range and applicable collective agreement indicated above have been defined using objective, gender-neutral criteria. Candidates will not be asked to disclose information about their current or previous compensation at any stage of the selection process. The selection process is conducted in a non-discriminatory manner in accordance with applicable equal treatment legislation.