Summary
The Sr. Manager, Visual Merchandising leads visual strategy and execution across store environments to elevate brand presentation and drive sales. This role directs creative development for window displays, floor sets, and seasonal campaigns while collaborating with merchandising, store operations, and vendor partners. The position manages a team of visual merchandisers and oversees project timelines, budgets, and standards to ensure consistent in-store experiences.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement visual merchandising strategies and seasonal plans for stores and windows.
- Lead creative direction for displays, floor sets, signage, and in-store fixtures to support merchandising initiatives.
- Manage and mentor a team of visual merchandisers and freelance designers, providing guidance and feedback.
- Coordinate cross-functionally with buying, marketing, and store operations to align visual concepts with product assortments and campaigns.
- Oversee vendor relationships, installation schedules, budgets, and quality control for visual projects.
- Travel to stores to audit visual standards, train store teams, and execute major installations.
Requirements
- 6+ years of progressive visual merchandising experience, including leadership of teams and large-scale projects.
- Strong creative sensibility with a proven portfolio of retail displays, window installations, and floor plans.
- Experience managing budgets, vendor partners, and installation schedules.
- Excellent collaboration and communication skills across merchandising, operations, and marketing partners.
- Proficiency with design software and presentation tools; ability to produce detailed planograms and visual documentation.
- Ability to travel regularly and work flexible hours during key installation periods.
