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The Visual Merchandising Manager at Dagne Dover is a key leadership role responsible for creating a visually engaging environment that reflects the brand's values and appeals to our customers through strategic retail display and merchandising. This role aligns the store visuals with overall brand aesthetic and initiatives and works closely with the Store Manager and Retail Operations to ensure the store remains visually compelling. The VMM will also assist with special projects supporting visual initiatives. This is a full-time, in person position at our Flagship Store in Soho and will report directly to the Senior Manager, Retail Operations with a dotted line to the Creative Director. The Role: Visual Impact: Align the store visuals with overall brand aesthetic and initiatives, and create and execute seasonal visual display to enhance the in-store customer experience. Maintain high visual standards through daily and weekly tasks including resetting display, resetting testing stations, and ensuring overall store ambiance, including playlist and scents. Participate in visual execution of events when needed. Leadership & Team Training: Develop visual standards and product knowledge and train team members on those standards. Set clear objectives and expectations for visual processes and special projects. Act as a leader in the store and partner with the Store Manager, ensuring alignment on store priorities. Operational Management: Collaborate with leadership to plan and execute store priorities, including opening/closing checklist and VM standards checklist. Balance visual merchandising tasks with customer service responsibilities, including working on the sales floor and supporting the store team as needed. Ensuring inventory accuracy when utilizing store products for merchandising and display. Change & Innovation: Bring fresh, forward-thinking ideas to life, creating a compelling environment and making the store an irresistible destination. Tailor and elevate visual direction to perfectly match the store's unique vibe. Store Environment: Utilize reporting tools to identify business opportunities in product placement and stock levels. Ensure safety standards and adherence to company policies to support store profitability. Development & Growth: Take ownership of personal and professional development. Lead special projects that support visual initiatives or personal career growth You: 2-3 years of visual merchandising experience at a corporate level preferable in a retail fashion environment 2-3 years of retail and/or customer service experience Proven track record of strong leadership and team management abilities Creative and strategic thinker with a keen eye for detail Excellent communication and training abilities Ability to adapt and innovate within a dynamic retail environment Knowledge of visual merchandising techniques Ability to see a project from start to finish, including ideation and execution The expected starting annual salary range is $75,000-$80,000. Schedule will typically be Monday to Friday 10am-6pm and one weekend per month to support events and peak times. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range based on the location of the role. The amount a particular employee will earn within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, experience, skills, performance and business needs. Founded in 2013, Dagne Dover is a digitally native, women-owned brand that designs problem-solving bags for all aspects of life. At its core, our company is aimed at making lives easier through empathy and good design. We love people, and we love making people happy. Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging are important to us, as a diverse team ourselves. We’ve created a community where everyone’s uniqueness is celebrated, respected, and honored. We encourage you to apply if you think it sounds like a good fit for you!

Director of Finance-SIGNATURE THEATRE Signature Theatre, one of New York's leading off-Broadway theatres, is seeking a DIRECTOR OF FINANCE- for The Pershing Square Signature Center on West 42nd Street. About Signature Signature Theatre is an artistic home for storytellers. Founded in 1991, Signature Theatre celebrates playwrights and gives them an artistic home, producing several productions annually. In 2005 Signature began its groundbreaking Signature Ticket Initiative, providing affordable tickets to all its productions. In 2012, Signature opened The Pershing Square Signature Center, the Frank Gehry-designed 75,000 square foot Center featuring three theatres, two rehearsal studios, a central, public lobby with a café and bookstore, as well as administrative offices. EDIA Applicants from populations underrepresented in the theatre field and aligning with Signature theatre’s institutional goals and priorities focused on playwrights, community and access are strongly encouraged to apply. Signature is committed to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Accessibility and welcomes candidates who have demonstrable experience advocating for underrepresented communities. Please read our commitment to creating a theatre focused on EDIA at signaturetheatre Position Summary Signature is seeking a Director of Finance who has solid accounting skills as well as analytical and leadership abilities to guide Signature’s financial policy while also being an active partner with the senior leadership team in planning the organization’s future strategy and implementing ongoing operations. The Director of Finance will report to the Executive Director and will lead all financial administration, business planning, and budgeting and advanced working experience with accounting software Financial Edge. The Director of Finance collaborates closely with peers on the senior leadership team, including the General Manager, Director of Human Resources, Associate Artistic Director, and Directors of Development, Marketing, and Production, as well as the Board Treasurer, and Finance, Investment, and Audit Committees. The Director of Finance directly supervises the Finance Assistant and the Accounting Manager. The Director of Finance will require working experience with Financial Edge. Responsibilities • Guide financial decisions by establishing, monitoring, and enforcing internal controls, and operational policies and procedures; make recommendations for increased efficiency and effectiveness. • Coordinate and direct daily and periodic accounting operations and processes, assuring that financial records and systems are maintained in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. • Participate in the strategic planning process as an integral member of the senior leadership team through development and use of predictive models and activity-based financial analyses. • Perform cash flow analysis and planning to ensure availability of funds as needed for the operating entity. • Maximize return and limit risk on cash by managing bank balances, and overseeing investments managed by external investment manager in conjunction with Board Investment Committee. • Monitor and confirm financial condition by conducting internal audits. • Lead communication with external auditors to prepare annual audited financial statements and 990 returns. • Prepare accurate interim financial statements and special reports for both internal and external use, through collection, analysis, and consolidation of financial data. • Prepare annual operating budgets, capital budgets and periodic budget re-forecasts. • Achieve budget objectives by scheduling expenditures, analyzing variances, and initiating corrective actions. • Liaise with the Finance Committee and participate in Committee and Board meetings. • Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local requirements, through research and awareness of existing, new, or anticipated legislation, and consult with legal counsel to advise management on needed actions or potential impacts. Desired Skills and Experience • Candidates should hold a bachelor’s degree or above in accounting and/or business administration, or possess equivalent business experience, and have five-plus (5+) years’ experience with a major non-profit, operating on an annual budget of at least five million ($5M). • The ideal candidate will have skills in managing processes and analyzing information, developing standards and policies, non-profit accounting, and auditing experience. Preference will be given to candidates with a Certified Public Accountant designation and/or an MBA, experience with Financial Edge, or other financial software, is required. Familiarity with Tessitura is a plus. Compensation This is a full-time exempt position with an annual salary of $100,000.00-$120,000.00 Benefits Benefits include group health, dental, and vision plans, as well as the opportunity to participate in tax-saving flexible spending, commuter and 401(k) plans. Considerations All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, affectional preference, gender identity or expression, sexual and reproductive health decisions, pregnancy, disability, genetic predisposition, age, military or veteran status, marital or familial status, or any other protected characteristic, in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.