Visual Merchandiser

The Home Depot

1d•CA$55,100 - CA$62,000•Hybrid

About The Position

This position drives the development and communication of innovative, tactical programs for in-store merchandising, visual presentation, and in-store signage. The Visual Merchandiser partners with departmental Merchants and Vendors in product line reviews and project planning meetings to develop merchandising strategies, design initiatives, fixture concepts, and communication vehicles that drive increased sales and enhance the overall customer experience. This role supports strategies to implement new merchandising objectives for the company.

Requirements

Strong merchandise presentation skills
Proficiency in Windows including PowerPoint and Excel
Strong ability to influence without authority, and demonstrated success at partnering with cross-functional teams across a complex organization
Strong presentation and communication skills, including written and verbal
2-3 years of work experience in a visual merchandising position in a retail environment
2 years of project management experience is considered an asset
Bachelor's degree program or equivalent degree/diploma or combination of equivalent work experience in a field of study related to the job.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Illustrator, Photoshop and 3D drawings would be an asset

Responsibilities

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Project Execution: Partner with Merchandising, eComm, Space Planning, Marketing, Operations, In-store Execution, and third-party teams to drive merchandising strategies and ensure timely delivery of project milestones. Attend product line reviews and weekly planning/status meetings to stay aligned with cross-functional goals. Collaborate with US and Mexico Visual Merchandising teams to share standards, best practices, and project insights.
Merchandising Strategy & Visual Development: Identify key customer and associate experiences and translate them into visual concepts including product merchandising, signage, fixturing, and retail-ready packaging. Construct proof-of-concept bay sets and review with merchants and senior leadership before store rollout. Develop and communicate core standards and guidelines for merchandising, signage, fixturing, and displays to vendors and internal teams. Identify and develop new fixtures in collaboration with vendors and the fixture design team.
Insights, Analysis & Continuous Improvement: Present competitive analysis including merchandising best practices, bay standards, store feedback, and US strategies. Identify process improvement opportunities and resolve field and planning issues promptly.