Visual Merchandising Associate

The Role + Purpose

The Visual Merchandising Associate supports the development and execution of visual merchandising strategies across all Factory Stores. This role focuses on supporting the VM Director in creating visual guidelines, seasonal directives, styling and in-store presentations that align with brand standards and drive sales. Additionally, this role manages timelines of VM Workload and Marketing Distros to support Monthly Installations and Special Projects. The position bridges creative concepts and operational skills to ensure consistency of Brand Messaging across all Stores.

Key Responsibilities

• Aid in creating VM Direction including Studio Sets, Mannequin Styling and Creation of VM Directives
• Collaborate with VM team, Field Team, Stores, Cross-Functional Business Partners such as Marketing, Merchants and Store Ops as well as outside Vendors
• Manage completion of VM Studio Sets, Styling and VM Directives, Distros for Marketing Collateral, Sample Management, Supports Window Installations and Special Projects
• Maintain High Visual Standards
• Support in-store execution when needed, including occasional travel

Required Qualifications

• 5 + years of Experience as VM Manager in Stores
• Understanding of visual merchandising principles and retail KPIs
• Proficiency in Adobe Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop) and Excel
• Strong ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines, proactively prioritize work
• Strong communicator – communicate their progress, manage deadlines, and be solution oriented to get to that point
• Strong visual and creative sensibility
• Attention to detail and organizational skills
• Demonstrated ability to execute brand vision

Preferred

• Strong understanding of Store Dynamics
• Prefered Ability to Travel to Stores
• Exposure to corporate retail or multi-store environments is a plus

Benefits + Perks

• Health & Well-being - Eligible associates and family members receive medical, dental, prescription and vision insurance, family planning (fertility, adoption & surrogacy support), fitness discounts, medical travel and more.
• Associate Discount - We love our products just as much as you do! That’s why we offer a great associate discount across all of our brands (J.Crew, J.Crew Factory, and Madewell).
• Summer Fridays - In addition to our hybrid work model, we also close our office at 1:00 PM every Friday during the Summer months.
• Community Impact - We support the communities where we live and work through our philanthropic efforts and the J.Crew Cares Program.
• Winter Break - In addition to our PTO package, J.Crew Group offers a winter break at the end of December to eligible full-time associates at the Home Office to provide time to refresh and recharge.

Salary Range

$57,500.00 - $71,250.00