Visual Merchandising Specialist

About the role

The Visual Merchandising Specialist at Wayfair plays a key role in shaping the store's appearance and helping to drive business results through creative and effective visual merchandising.

Responsibilities

• Execute visual standards across the store, including seasonal floorsets, marketing signage, lighting displays, and occasional basic installations.
• Collaborate with department leaders and team members to ensure visual priorities are aligned and adapted to sales trends.
• Maintain presentation excellence by conducting daily and weekly walk-throughs using the Visual Merchandising Checklist.
• Show reliability by being consistent and communicating proactively when issues arise.
• Adapt with agility to changes in the store environment, whether it's a product launch or shifting visual priorities.
• Drive sales through visual impact by making display decisions that enhance the guest experience and support sales.
• Innovate and share ideas to improve display flow and introduce new styling concepts.
• Engage customers by interacting with them when needed to support a friendly, helpful, and visually inspiring shopping experience.
• Thrive in a fast-paced environment by working efficiently with changing priorities, new promotions, and evolving product assortments.
• Operate as 'one team' by supporting cross-functional store activities such as sales and back-of-house operations.

Requirements

• Visual Merchandising Experience: 1–3 years required, background in home furnishings or interior design a plus.
• Retail Sales Insight: 1–3 years of experience in retail or customer-facing sales roles, preferably in home goods, décor, or furnishings.
• Planogram Knowledge: Experience reading and executing store layouts or planograms preferred.
• Schedule Flexibility: Ability to work a retail schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Organizational Strength: Multitasking pro with top-notch time management, accuracy, and the ability to prioritize on the fly.
• Tech Confidence: Comfortable using visual merchandising software, devices, and other store tools.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay: Regular opportunities for performance-based increases.
• Career Growth: Professional development and advancement opportunities.
• Health Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage starts on the first day.
• Time to Recharge: Paid time off accrues immediately.
• 401(k) with Company Match: Matches up to 4% of contributions.
• Tuition Reimbursement: Available after 6 months of employment.
• Wayfair Employee Discount: Up to 30%+ discount on products.
• Parental Leave Options: Paid and unpaid leave plans.

Additional Physical And Environmental Requirements

• Physical Activity: Frequent standing, walking, reaching, frequent stooping, kneeling, and crouching.
• Mobility & Movement: Frequent stooping, kneeling, and crouching.
• Lifting Ability: Ability to lift and move up to 50 lbs independently.
• Vision Requirements: Close, distance, color, and peripheral vision; depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
• Temperature Flexibility: Comfortable in varying temperature conditions.
• Noise Tolerance: Occasional exposure to moderate noise levels.
• Safety Awareness: Minimal exposure to workplace or environmental hazards.