Visual Merchandise Manager

Fossil Group • Richardson, TX

11d • Hybrid

About The Position

Fossil Group is seeking a full-time, strategic, and creative Corporate Visual Merchandising Manager to lead end-to-end visual merchandising across retail and wholesale channels. The role owns presentation across product categories including watches, jewelry, and handbags, balancing creative vision with technical problem-solving to elevate the guest experience, align with brand vision, and support financial goals. The position is onsite in the office Monday through Thursday and remote on Fridays.

The manager develops seasonal visual merchandising strategies and global directives, oversees sample pipelines, assists with quarterly fixture procurement, and communicates visual standards to global field teams. The role partners across Brand, Environmental Design, Marketing, Procurement, Creative, Store Operations, and Field teams to maintain consistent standards, execute floor sets and new store openings, and translate trends and consumer behavior into commercially effective store layouts. Travel may be needed for store openings, visits, and setups.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of experience as a Visual Merchandising Manager, including direct experience leading, mentoring, and managing direct reports.
• Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop and InDesign.
• Demonstrated background in spatial design, store layout, composition, and innovative presentation principles.
• Strong organizational skills and a track record of managing deadlines across concurrent projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to learn quickly, work flexibly, and implement design concepts independently and collaboratively.
• Acute attention to detail in presentation, execution, and visual accuracy.
• Ability to stand for long periods, climb ladders, and lift or maneuver display props and fixtures weighing 30+ lbs.
• Bachelor’s degree in Visual Merchandising, Design, Marketing, or a related field, or equivalent industry experience.

Nice To Haves

• Fashion retail visual merchandising experience is highly preferred.
• Experience with 3D design or rendering software such as SketchUp, Rhino, or Vectorworks.
• Bachelor’s degree in Visual Merchandising, Design, Marketing, or a related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualize, develop, and execute visual merchandising strategies and seasonal initiatives across global markets.
• Collaborate with Brand, Environmental Design, Marketing, Procurement, and Creative teams to enhance customer touchpoints and maintain global brand standards.
• Partner with Store Operations and Field teams to execute visual standards, new store openings, and floor sets.
• Create, distribute, and maintain visual directives for regional visual merchandising teams worldwide.
• Translate industry trends and consumer behavior into commercially successful floor layouts that support store performance and customer engagement.
• Manage multiple complex projects in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Own visual presentation across product categories including watches, jewelry, and handbags.
• Manage sample pipelines, generate global directives, assist with quarterly fixture procurement, and maintain communication with global field teams.
• Travel as needed for store openings, visits, and setups.
• Lead, mentor, and manage direct reports.

Benefits

• Health and well-being services.
• 401(k) match and educational resources.
• Paid parental leave and a return-to-work program.
• Paid time off, including floating holidays, sick time, personal days, and Summer Flex Fridays.
• Hybrid schedule and Work-From-Anywhere options.
• Tuition reimbursement for approved educational programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager