Visual Merchandising Coordinator - Pottery Barn

About the Team

The Pottery Barn Visual Merchandising Team is responsible for creating compelling seasonal floor sets in partnership with cross-functional merchant partners, while maximizing retail sales and supporting our brand's big bets. It is our job to inspire and attract customers by delivering an outstanding and engaging customer experience through visual merchandising. We ensure that each seasonal floorset is densified to maximize POS businesses and drive brand reappraisal.

About The Role

As a Visual Coordinator on the Visual Merchandising Team, you will create seasonal, inspirational in-store displays. This role partners with cross-functional teams to develop and implement strategies to drive both brand reappraisal and business growth related to the tabletop division. This role may, at times, also support their manager with furniture and lighting. You will manage every aspect of visual merchandising from start to finish for each season, requiring skills in conceptualization, creation, implementation, and communication. The ability to receive feedback, adapt to different scenarios, and creatively troubleshoot is critical. Strong communication skills are essential for building relationships with cross-functional partners and both corporate and field visual teams.

Responsibilities

• Work with merchants to seasonally plan and map tabletop (TT) immediately following adoption.
• Align with and develop seasonal assortment strategies.
• Make appropriate recommendations as needed to affect/influence assortment.
• Assist Product Development (PD) with seasonal concept setups, merchants with floor (FLR) set-ups, and lead retail floorset execution for the tabletop division.
• Ensure that the full retail assortment has a home either on features or in destinations on the floorplan.
• Help implement/roll out new strategies and support all tiering strategies.
• Own feature SKU list/assortment seasonally for photobook communications team.
• Provide tabletop destination support/editing and communication for all things related to Tabletop – ensure that visual direction for the field is robust and clear.

This role is based 50% in the office and 50% working in retail stores. When working in the office, you will be in-person Monday through Thursday and work from home on Friday.

Requirements

• 0 to 3 years of experience in retail or a related creative field.
• BS/BA required in design, art, or a related degree.
• Strong creative vision and an inspired point of view.
• Ability to work with tools and be mobile when setting floor sets for extended periods of time.
• Prioritize projects effectively and organize workload based on urgency and importance.
• Ability to set realistic short- and long-term goals.
• Excellent communication skills: written & verbal.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Correctly identify problems and be resourceful in finding solutions.
• Knowledge in visual merchandising techniques, standards, and practices.
• Working knowledge of the Adobe Suite: Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, etc., and Microsoft Excel.

Our Culture & Values

We believe that taking care of our people is vital to our success and strive to offer equitable and transparent practices for all. We prioritize connection, growth, and wellbeing.

• People First: Putting People First means investing in overall well-being and opportunities to grow and advance within the organization.

Benefits

• A generous discount on all WSI brands.
• A 401(k) plan and other investment opportunities.
• Paid vacations, holidays, and time off to volunteer.
• Health benefits, dental and vision insurance, including same-sex domestic partner benefits.
• Tax-free commuter benefits.
• A wellness program that supports your physical, financial, and emotional health.

Continued Learning

• In-person and online learning opportunities through WSI University.
• Cross-brand and cross-function career opportunities.
• Resources for self-development.
• Advisor (Mentor) program.
• Career development workshops, learning programs, and speaker series.

Pay

The expected starting pay range for this position is $26 - $30/hr. Applicable pay ranges may differ across markets. Actual pay will be determined based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law. In addition to competitive pay, compensation may include a variety of other components like benefits, paid time off, merit, and bonus opportunities.