Visual Design Merchandiser for Home Decor and Luxury Retail Store

Nell Hills•Kansas City, MO

13d•Onsite

About The Position

We are a locally owned, high-end retail store specializing in home design, custom and ready-made furniture, made-to-order pillows and bedding, and curated home accents. Our space offers an elevated shopping experience where luxurious design meets expert craftsmanship. We're seeking a creative, hands-on Visual Designer to join our team full time! The right candidate will be an individual with a strong eye for aesthetics, a passion for home decor, and the ability to bring our products to life through eye catching, compelling in-store displays that capture the imagination. We are guided by five core values that shape everything we do: Passion for the Brand: We love what we do and it shows in our products, our store, and the way we show up for customers. Team Oriented: We support each other, collaborate across departments, and celebrate wins together. Exceptional Experience: We hold ourselves to a high standard in every customer interaction, from first hello to final sale. Get It Done: We are action-oriented, dependable, and take pride in following through. Good People: We hire and grow people of character - kind, honest, and genuinely invested in each other and our community. As a Visual Designer, you'll be responsible for executing elaborate and innovative product displays that reflect our brand identity and enhance the overall customer experience. You will play a vital role in shaping the visual storytelling of the store, collaborating closely with the team to transform spaces, showcase seasonal product collections, and make our merchandise shine. This is a hands-on, creative role suited to someone who thrives on thinking outside the box, understands the importance of customer flow, and brings a strategic approach to visual merchandising. You'll help ensure that every display tells a story, engages the customer, and elevates the in-store experience.

Requirements

Previous experience in visual merchandising, preferably in high-end or design-focused retail.
A proven ability to bring bold, imaginative concepts to life in a retail setting.
Strong understanding of how display and layout influence customer behavior and the overall shopping experience.
A proactive, self-starting attitude with excellent time management skills.
A natural sense of style, attention to detail, and eye for color, balance, and spatial layout.
Flexibility to adapt displays to new products, trends, and seasonal needs.
Ability to collaborate with a team while also working independently on projects.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with design tools such as Adobe Creative Suite is helpful but not required.
Previous floral experience a plus, but not required.

Responsibilities

Execute engaging, high-impact visual displays that align with the brand's upscale aesthetic and current trends in home design.
Translate creative ideas into physical in-store experiences that surprise, delight, and inspire customers.
Incorporate strong visual merchandising principles to ensure each display maximizes both function and beauty.
Rework and rotate displays regularly to feature new products, highlight seasonal trends, and respond to sales patterns.
Style furniture, bedding, and home decor to reflect cohesive, inviting room scenes and vignettes.
Collaborate with the visual and sales team to support promotional and event-based display efforts.
Maintain an organized, clean, and visually cohesive store environment at all times.
Assist with the installation of window displays that draw attention and reflect our unique design perspective.
Support overall store aesthetics through prop sourcing, design ideas, and hands-on display work.