Visual Merchandising Specialist | Houston

About the role

The Visual Merchandising Specialist is responsible for ensuring company‑directed visual merchandising (VM) strategies and standards are brought to life. This role executes product presentation, styling, and in‑store marketing elements to optimize guests’ (i.e., customers) experiences. The specialist implements key product stories, product placement strategies, and sell‑through strategies by managing merchandise changes as well as product display and mannequin styling, in accordance with company standards and adapted to the individual store need. They also deliver a world‑class guest experience on the floor.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with store leadership to bring VM presentation and guest experience to life on the floor.
• Optimize guests’ experiences through consistent implementation of brand standards in key product stories, product placement strategies, and intuitive store navigation for a world‑class, guest‑centric experience.
• Execute powerful and visually appealing product presentation in accordance with company standards to enhance the guest experience and drive store sell‑through.
• Execute VM flips, including window activations, mannequin styling, signage and label updates, and seasonal or weekly merchandise changes as well as company‑driven product initiatives and campaigns, as directed.
• Connect with guests on the floor to assess their unique needs, provide technical product education, and incorporate omnichannel programs into a seamless end‑to‑end guest experience.
• Provide direct feedback and in‑the‑moment training related to brand standards, product placement, and visual display techniques to support team members’ ongoing learning and development.
• Contribute to a respectful and inclusive team environment by establishing supportive working relationships with team members.

Requirements

• Must be legally authorized to work in the country where the store is located.
• Must have the ability to travel to the assigned store with reliable transportation methods.
• Schedule can vary based on store needs; shifts typically include mornings, afternoons, evenings, weekends, and holidays, with occasional early mornings or late nights/overnights during peak periods.
• 1 year of retail or sales work experience.
• Some education or experience with visual merchandising, fashion merchandising, graphic design, interior design, space planning, or a related field.
• Education (nice to have): High school diploma/GED/equivalent or higher; training or degree in design or a related field.
• Additional experience (nice to have): retail product merchandising, visual merchandising, inventory management, project or process management, or business operations administration.
• For experiential stores with food/beverage service only: food safety and/or liquor service certification.

Qualifications

• Inclusion & Diversity: Creates/supports an inclusive environment that values and celebrates differences.
• Integrity: Behaves in an honest, fair, and ethical manner.
• Visual Design and Styling: Understands and is interested in color theory, visual display composition, and styling/placement techniques and can apply that knowledge.
• Collaboration and Teamwork: Works productively with and supports others to achieve common goals; seeks connections, partnerships, and diverse perspectives.
• Attention to Detail: Is careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
• Self‑Leadership: Takes personal responsibility for own actions; inspires others to buy‑in and actively support goals and initiatives.
• Adaptability/Agility: Navigates uncertainty and ambiguity, can change priorities in a fast‑paced environment, and recovers quickly from setbacks.
• Interactive Communication: Conveys information effectively and understands information shared while interacting with others.

Pay

Base Pay Range: $21.00 – $24.16 per hour (subject to minimum wage in the location). Target Bonus: $2.00 per hour. Total Target Base Pay Range: $23.00 – $26.16 per hour. Compensation is based on market location and may vary depending on job‑related knowledge, skills, experience, and internal equity.

Benefits

• Extended health and dental benefits, and mental health plans
• Paid time off
• Savings and retirement plan matching
• Generous employee discount
• Fitness & yoga classes
• Parenthood top‑up
• Extensive catalog of development course offerings
• People networks, mentorship programs, and leadership series