Visual Merchandising Lead - San Diego
About The Position
The Visual Merchandising Lead supports the Retail Visual Merchandising Manager and Assistant Visual Manager in carrying out visual initiatives, including biweekly floor sets, event preparation, and staff education. The role works with the Assistant Visual Manager and store leadership to keep displays aligned with current directives and contributing to store productivity. Using visual directives, team feedback, product performance, and sales reports, the Lead helps plan and execute merchandise movement to support sell-through on an assigned floor. The position also communicates merchandising updates, trains team members on visual standards, partners with Operations on product flow, and helps maintain fixtures, props, and store standards.
Requirements
- Prior experience in a retail setting performing visual merchandising or creative duties.
- Minimum of 2 years of retail experience.
- Computer and iPhone proficiency.
- Ability to lift up to 40 lbs.
- Availability to work 40 hours a week, including some weekends and holidays.
- Strong communication and organizational skills.
- Ability to engage with clients while providing a high level of customer service when necessary.
- Ability to work well in a dynamic environment with minimal supervision.
- Collaborative, team-oriented, passionate, and adaptable approach in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
- Attention to detail and passion for contemporary and designer fashion and trends.
Responsibilities
- Support the Retail Visual Merchandising Manager and Assistant Visual Manager with visual initiatives, including biweekly floor sets, event preparation, and staff education.
- Collaborate with the Assistant Visual Manager and store leadership to keep displays current with the latest directive and support productivity.
- Use visual directives, feedback from store leadership and stylists, product performance, and sales reports to plan and execute merchandise movement on the assigned floor, with support from Visual leadership.
- Communicate new products, merchandising changes, and other visual updates to the store team.
- Provide direct feedback and in-the-moment training on brand standards, product placement, and visual display techniques.
- Partner with Operations to streamline the movement of new product from back of house to front of house.
- Help manage the small fixture and prop assortment and ensure appropriate use and maintenance on the assigned floor.
- Use the Visual Merchandising Checklist to uphold visual merchandising, store standards, and maintenance.
Benefits
- 50% or more off retail prices on items carried by the company.
- Free weekly lunches.
- Company parties.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
