Vice President, Visual Merchandising

Vuori•Carlsbad, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Vuori is re-defining what athletic apparel looks like: built to move and sweat in but designed with a casual aesthetic to transition into everyday life. We draw inspiration from an active coastal California lifestyle; an integration of fitness, creative expression and life. Our high energy fast paced retail environment is reflected in the clothes we make. We aim to inspire others to take on all aspects of their lives with clarity, enthusiasm and purpose…while having a lot of fun along the way. We are proud to be an outlet for opportunity and for personal growth and success. Vuori is seeking a visionary, strategic retail leader to define and elevate how our brand comes to life across both owned retail and wholesale partner environments. As Vice President of Visual Merchandising, you will set the global creative and strategic direction for Vuori’s visual expression — ensuring our product, storytelling, and brand standards are executed with clarity, consistency, and commercial impact wherever the brand shows up. This role sits at the intersection of brand, product, retail execution, and wholesale partnership. You will own the global visual merchandising strategy, establish the creative standards that define Vuori’s in-store experience, and ensure those standards are translated into clear, scalable guidelines for both owned stores and strategic wholesale partners. As Vuori continues to grow domestically and internationally, this role is critical to protecting and elevating brand integrity at scale. As a key member of the Retail leadership team, you will partner closely with leaders across Brand, Product, Merchandising, Wholesale, Retail Operations, Planning, and Store Design to ensure Vuori delivers a best‑in‑class customer experience while driving productivity, growth, and long‑term brand equity.

Requirements

15+ years of progressive visual merchandising leadership experience within premium retail, lifestyle, fashion, or performance apparel
Proven experience setting visual strategy and creative direction at scale, not just executing directives
Experience developing and governing visual merchandising standards across owned retail and wholesale or partner‑led environments
Strong creative point of view with the ability to translate brand vision into clear, executable standards
Demonstrated ability to balance creative vision with operational excellence
Strong commercial mindset with a deep understanding of how visual merchandising drives retail performance
Exceptional cross‑functional leader capable of influencing senior stakeholders
Experienced people leader with a track record of building and scaling high‑performing teams
Comfortable operating in a high-growth, fast-paced retail environment
Passion for brand storytelling, retail innovation, and creating meaningful customer experiences

Responsibilities

Define and lead the global visual merchandising vision for Vuori across all owned retail stores
Establish the creative standards that guide how product, storytelling, and brand come to life in physical environments
Ensure a consistent, elevated brand expression across all global retail locations
Continuously evolve visual standards to reflect Vuori’s brand evolution, product innovation, and international growth
Drive innovation in floor sets, styling, mannequin strategy, fixtures, and storytelling that differentiates Vuori’s in‑store experience
Own the visual brand expression of Vuori across wholesale and strategic partner environments, including key accounts such as REI, Nordstrom, and future global partners
Define and deliver clear visual merchandising brand guidelines, standards, and toolkits that translate Vuori’s retail vision into scalable wholesale execution
Establish creative guardrails for how Vuori product, fixtures, signage, and storytelling show up in partner doors — ensuring consistency, quality, and brand integrity
Serve as the final visual authority for wholesale VM decisions, balancing brand elevation with partner realities and commercial goals
Partner closely with Wholesale, Brand, and Marketing to align seasonal storytelling, product priorities, and launch moments across owned and non‑owned environments
Set the creative bar for the organization, inspiring teams to deliver best‑in‑class visual work
Translate brand and product narratives into compelling, commercial in‑store storytelling
Anticipate visual opportunities and proactively bring forward ideas that elevate the customer experience
Balance art and commerce, ensuring visual presentation drives both inspiration and sell‑through
Stay deeply connected to the competitive landscape, global retail trends, and evolving customer expectations
Build and lead a scalable global visual merchandising organization capable of supporting rapid fleet growth
Develop visual tools, systems, and communication frameworks that enable consistent execution across regions and channels
Ensure field teams and partners have clear direction, resources, and training to deliver visual standards
Create strong feedback loops between stores, partners, and headquarters to continuously refine execution
Establish rhythms that support seasonal transitions, launches, and new store openings
Partner closely with Brand, Product, Merchandising, Wholesale, Planning, Store Design, and Retail Operations to ensure visual strategy supports broader business priorities
Align product launches, seasonal storytelling, and store experiences across owned and wholesale channels
Influence cross‑functional decision‑making related to store presentation, product density, and customer experience
Serve as a senior leadership voice shaping the future of Vuori’s physical brand experience globally
Ensure visual merchandising strategies drive productivity, sell‑through, and customer engagement
Use business insights and store performance data to refine visual strategies across channels
Own visual merchandising investment priorities with strong financial and operational discipline
Pressure‑test major initiatives to ensure they are strategic, scalable, and value‑accretive
Connect visual strategy to broader company goals around growth, brand strength, and customer loyalty
Build, lead, and develop a high‑performing global visual merchandising team
Set clear expectations for creative excellence, accountability, and leadership behaviors
Develop talent pipelines and succession plans for critical visual roles
Foster a culture of collaboration, creativity, and strong cross‑functional partnership
Ensure the VM organization is structured to support long‑term global growth