Visual Merchandiser

Job Responsibilities

• Develop and execute weekly and monthly in-store visual merchandising (VMD) plans, including mannequins, displays, promotional materials, and window presentations, aligned with business strategy, sales performance, inventory levels, and market trends to effectively communicate brand values.
• Adapt visual presentations based on daily sales performance by partnering with store management to maintain visually engaging mannequins, displays, and windows that enhance the customer experience and maximize satisfaction.
• Collaborate closely with Global Headquarters (GHQ) to understand global visual merchandising strategies and translate them into effective, store-level execution.
• Responsible for ordering in-store decoration materials with support from GHQ e.g. vinyl and window decoration display for GUUS Store.
• Work with VMD advisors to gather insights and best practices, incorporating them into store merchandising plans and daily execution.
• Partner with Marketing, Store Management, and store teams to ensure timely and accurate implementation of marketing materials and visual displays on the sales floor.
• Conduct regular market research to stay informed on U.S. trends and customer preferences, applying insights to store VMD plans and sharing feedback with GHQ.
• Maintain an organized, efficient, and visually clean back-of-house (BOH), ensuring proper management of display samples, promotional materials, and fixtures.
• Support and deliver visual merchandising training for store associates, including display setup, mannequin styling, window presentation, and trend awareness.
• Collaborate frequently with store operations teams and provide in-store support as needed to ensure seamless execution.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma is required, a bachelor’s degree is preferred.
• 2+ years of management experience in Visual Merchandising or a related retail field.
• 3+ years of visual merchandising (VMD) or display experience, preferably in a retail or store environment, with demonstrated ability to develop and execute effective in-store VMD strategies aligned with business goals and market trends.
• A passion for retail and fashion, with a strong interest in creating impactful in-store experiences.
• A strong business acumen with an understanding of how visual merchandising supports sales, customer experience, and business objectives.
• An proactive thinker with the ability to identify opportunities, research best practices, and drive new initiatives.
• Able to balance creative vision with commercial results.
• Able to thrive in a fast-paced environment with limited supervision and evolving priorities at a flagship store level.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate and communicate across all levels of the organization.
• A highly organized and detail-oriented person with strong multitasking and prioritization skills.
• Self-motivated and adaptable, with a positive and flexible approach to work.
• Able to lead discussions or meetings and clearly communicate ideas, updates, and solutions.

Physical Requirements

• Lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time, read computer terminals, push, pull, or move objects of at least 25 pounds.
• Ability to effectively maneuver around sales floor and stockroom by repetitive bending, twisting, stooping, squatting, and climbing.