Manager, Visual Merchandising

Blue Nile is seeking a Manager of Visual Merchandising to define and execute the in-store visual expression of the Blue Nile brand. This role will be responsible for how product is presented, grouped and brought to life across showrooms, ensuring the physical environment makes the assortment easy to understand, inspiring to shop and consistent with Blue Nile's brand point of view. The Manager will establish product placement, product adjacency and visual presentation standards; partner closely with Store Planning on the physical merchandising of new and existing locations; and develop in-store animations for holidays and key selling periods. The ideal candidate combines strong product and visual instincts with operational discipline and the ability to translate merchandising strategy into clear, executable standards for retail teams. Responsibilities - Product Placement, Adjacencies & Visual Presentation Standards: Own product placement and visual merchandising standards across Blue Nile showrooms, translating merchandising strategy into clear in-store presentationDevelop product adjacency strategies that create intuitive customer journeys and reinforce the role of key jewelry categories, collections and customer occasionsEstablish standards for case layouts, product density, focal points, storytelling moments and the balance of core product and newnessCreate scalable visual guidelines and planograms that enable retail teams to execute consistently while accommodating differences in store footprint and assortmentPartner with Category Management to understand product priorities, hero products, launches and assortment architecture and translate them into compelling physical presentationRegularly review showroom execution and evolve standards based on customer behavior, commercial priorities and assortment changesEnsure the in-store presentation is elevated, intentional and distinctly Blue Nile, helping Client Advisors tell clear product stories and enabling customers to navigate the assortment with confidence Responsibilities - Store Planning Partnership: Partner closely with Store Planning to ensure merchandising needs are incorporated into new stores, remodels, relocations and fixture updatesProvide the merchandising point of view on fixture placement, case allocation, sightlines, customer flow, category zoning and flexible merchandising capacityTranslate assortment requirements into physical space needs and recommend how selling space should be allocated across categories and product storiesReview store plans and layouts through a merchandising lens to ensure the environment supports customer discovery, selling behaviors and evolving assortment prioritiesIdentify opportunities to improve existing store layouts and fixture utilization based on changes in the assortment, customer needs and business prioritiesCollaborate with Retail, Store Planning, Creative, Operations and Merchandising to ensure store concepts can be executed consistently and maintained effectively Responsibilities - In-Store Animations, Holidays & Key Selling Periods: Develop the visual merchandising strategy and in-store animations for holidays, gifting moments, launches and key selling periodsTranslate seasonal merchandising priorities into clear product stories, focal moments and presentation direction for showroomsPartner with Creative, Marketing and Category Management to align campaign storytelling, product priorities and the in-store customer experienceCreate visual toolkits that specify product placement, display direction, signage integration and execution standards for each activationBuild a calendar of visual merchandising changes aligned with commercial priorities and key retail momentsPartner with Retail Operations to plan execution timing, communication and field implementationEvaluate the effectiveness of animations and incorporate learnings into future visual direction Responsibilities - Cross-Functional Partnership & Execution: Act as the connective partner across Merchandising, Category Management, Retail, Store Planning, Creative, Marketing and Operations for the physical product experienceTranslate merchandising priorities into simple, actionable direction that retail teams can execute consistentlyDevelop visual standards, guides and communication materials that clearly define both the intention and the executionPartner with Retail leadership and field teams to identify execution challenges and continuously improve standards and toolsManage multiple visual workstreams and deadlines while maintaining a high level of detail, consistency and follow-throughChampion an elevated customer experience while balancing aesthetic standards with practical store operations and selling needs Requirements Bachelor's degree in Visual Merchandising, Merchandising, Design, Retail, Marketing or a related field5-8+ years of progressive visual merchandising experience, ideally within jewelry, luxury, fashion, specialty retail or another product-led retail environmentStrong visual and product sensibility with demonstrated experience creating compelling product presentations and customer journeysExperience developing product placement, adjacency strategies, planograms and scalable visual standards across multiple storesExperience partnering with Store Planning, Retail Design or Store Development on new and existing store environmentsDemonstrated experience developing seasonal, promotional or holiday visual merchandising programsStrong understanding of how visual merchandising supports customer engagement, Client Advisor selling and commercial prioritiesExcellent project management, communication and cross-functional collaboration skillsAbility to translate creative and merchandising concepts into clear, operationally executable directionStrong attention to detail with the ability to balance brand standards, customer experience and store practicalityAbility to thrive in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities and seasonal deadlines Benefits At Blue Nile, many of our roles offer a high-quality, comprehensive benefits package including healthcare, paid time off, retirement planning and opportunities for career advancement. Some offerings are dependent upon the role, employment type, work schedule or location: Paid Time OffCompetitive Employee DiscountMedical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Insurance401(k) Retirement Plan with Company MatchFlexible Spending AccountTuition ReimbursementParental LeaveLife Insurance Annual base pay: $100,000 - $130,000. Final pay rate shall be determined and is based on experience and qualifications. At this time, Blue Nile will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position. Additional Information: Blue Nile is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), race, color, age, national origin, religion, disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender reassignment, citizenship, immigration status, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited under applicable federal, state or local law. Blue Nile will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable laws