Manager, Visual Merchandising - Styling

Wal-Mart•Bentonville, AR

41d•$80,000 - $155,000

About The Position

Develop seasonal Key Looks that provide a brand strategy roadmap for Visual Merchandising, Site Merchandising, and the Retail Brand Experience (RBX). Visualize abstract and conceptual ideas based on balance, proportion, and color in a virtual environment. Build and foster relationships with Merchants, Design, and RBX partners, while leading division-wide styling concepts and direction to drive elevated presentations across stores. Understanding the translation of industry trends that ladder back to seasonal brand strategies and business objectives. Responsible for continued development, process management and consistent implementation of the styling strategy. Co-lead packaging of content with Visual Operations to ensure univariable guidance for in-store execution.

Requirements

4-year college degree in Fashion/Styling, Visual Merchandising, Retail Marketing, or related field and/or equivalent work experience
5+ years of experience in Home Office Styling/Visual Merchandising
2+ years on set styling
2+ years of in-store retail experience
Proven ability to effectively coach, build skillsets, and develop high-performing teams
Comfortable self-motivating, self-directing, and building process and solutions when not defined
Strong, quick, and thorough problem-solving skills within fast paced environments
Possess strong organization and prioritization skills while remaining agile and calm under pressure
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suites
Portfolio highlighting comprehensive styling experience

Nice To Haves

You translate innovative thinking into innovative solutions that aregrounded in fashion/trend knowledge and customer insights.
You operate with customer and store team centricity at the forefront.
You are always one step ahead and can quickly identify opportunities with Home Office process and store execution before they arise.
You can effectively stretch across multiple functions (styling, merchandising, innovation, guest insights, store operations etc.) to support the broader team.
You have the aptitude for building strong partnerships, presenting to, and influencing across all levels.
You operate with customer and store team centricity at the forefront.
You lead with an open mind to evolve the ways we work and achieve our business goals always asking questions, challenging the status quo, championing points of view, and applying new/ ways of thinking.
Preferred experience in Adobe Creative
Experience with Big Box Retailer or Campaign Marketing

Responsibilities

Develop seasonal Key Looks that provide a brand strategy roadmap for Visual Merchandising, Site Merchandising, and the Retail Brand Experience (RBX).
Visualize abstract and conceptual ideas based on balance, proportion, and color in a virtual environment.
Build and foster relationships with Merchants, Design, and RBX partners, while leading division-wide styling concepts and direction to drive elevated presentations across stores.
Understanding the translation of industry trends that ladder back to seasonal brand strategies and business objectives.
Responsible for continued development, process management and consistent implementation of the styling strategy.
Co-lead packaging of content with Visual Operations to ensure univariable guidance for in-store execution.

Benefits

Beyond competitive pay, you can receive incentive awards for your performance.
Other great perks include 401(k) match, stock purchase plan, paid maternity and parental leave, PTO, multiple health plans, and much more.
Health benefits include medical, vision and dental coverage.
Financial benefits include 401(k), stock purchase and company-paid life insurance.
Paid time off benefits include PTO (including sick leave), parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting.
Other benefits include short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more.
You will also receive PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes.
Live Better U is a Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates in Walmart and Sam's Club facilities.
Programs range from high school completion to bachelor's degrees, including English Language Learning and short-form certificates.
Tuition, books, and fees are completely paid for by Walmart.