Emma Horsfield
About Emma Horsfield
Emma Horsfield serves as the Regional Visual Manager for URBN in the UK and Europe, bringing extensive experience in visual merchandising and team development. Her career includes significant roles at Anthropologie Europe and Noa Noa, along with academic qualifications in Fashion Design and Fashion Journalism from the Surrey Institute of Art and Design.
Current Role at URBN
Emma Horsfield serves as the Regional Visual Manager for URBN, which encompasses Urban Outfitters, Anthropologie Group, Free People, and Nuuly. She has held this position since 2019, operating from London, United Kingdom. In this role, she oversees visual merchandising strategies across the UK and Europe, leveraging her extensive experience in the retail sector.
Previous Experience at Anthropologie Europe
Emma Horsfield has a significant history with Anthropologie Europe, where she held various positions from 2014 to 2019. She began as an Apparel Visual Merchandiser in 2014, followed by roles as Senior Visual Merchandiser, Assistant Visual Manager, and Flagship Visual Manager. Her tenure included managing visual displays in flagship locations in London, contributing to the brand's aesthetic and customer engagement.
Education and Expertise
Emma studied at the Surrey Institute of Art and Design, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Fashion/Apparel Design from 1999 to 2002. She furthered her education with a Master of Arts (M.A.) in Fashion Journalism from the same institution from 2003 to 2004. Her academic background supports her expertise in styling and visual merchandising.
Background in Retail Management
Emma Horsfield has a robust background in retail management, having worked as a Store Manager at The Dulwich Trader Ltd (Rigby and Mac) from 2004 to 2006. Additionally, she served as an Area Visual Merchandiser and Account Manager at Noa Noa from 2007 to 2013. These roles contributed to her comprehensive understanding of retail operations and team development.
Skills in Team Development
Emma possesses strong skills in team development, which are essential in her current role as Regional Visual Manager. Her experience in various managerial positions has equipped her with the ability to lead and mentor teams effectively, fostering a collaborative environment that enhances visual merchandising efforts.