Mgr, Vis Merchandising

The Avon Company•Los Angeles, CA

50d•$85,000 - $100,000•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a creative and detail-oriented Visual Merchandising Manager to lead the development, and execution of visual merchandising initiatives across our retail partners, including Ulta, Target, Marshalls, Dillard’s, and other national and specialty retailers. This role will be responsible for translating brand identity into compelling in-store presentations that drive sales, enhance brand awareness, and create a best-in-class consumer experience. The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of retail environments, shopper behavior and extensive experience in designing fixtures/displays — as well as the ability to collaborate cross-functionally with Sales, Marketing, Product Development, and external retail buyers to deliver innovative merchandising programs that align with brand and retail goals.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Visual Merchandising, Marketing, Design, or related field.
4–6 years of experience in visual merchandising or retail marketing, preferably in beauty, cosmetics, or CPG.
Hands-on, execution-driven mindset with the ability to digitally design and troubleshoot visual merchandising displays in retail environments.
Demonstrated proficiency in planogram software (JDA/Blue Yonder, Nexgen, or equivalent); ability to build planograms from scratch and adapt retailer-provided templates.
Ability to give art direction to other designers working on merchandising projects.
Experience collaborating with major U.S. retailers (Ulta, Target, Marshalls, Dillard’s, etc.) and understanding their visual merchandising and compliance standards.
Strong eye for design, brand storytelling, and spatial layout.
Excellent project management and organizational skills; able to manage multiple initiatives with tight deadlines.
Strong communication and presentation abilities with both internal teams and external retail partners.
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign) and Microsoft Office.
Ability to travel domestically for retail visits, installations, and trade shows as needed.

Nice To Haves

Experience with 3D visualization or display rendering tools a plus.

Responsibilities

Develop detailed, production – ready planograms using software aligned to each retailer’s space specifications and compliance requirements
Digitally design in-store fixtures and promotional setups in alignment with retailer guidelines and brand standards.
Create 3D visualizations of display concepts to present internally and to retail partners prior to production
Ensure all designs reflect current brand standards, packaging, and campaign visuals in partnership
Collaborate closely with Sales teams to understand each retailer’s merchandising requirements and seasonal promotional calendars.
Manage the full lifecycle of display and fixture programs: from concept and design to vendor quoting, production oversight, and delivery coordination.
Partner with Marketing and Creative teams to ensure all merchandising aligns with brand storytelling, packaging updates, and campaign visuals.
Ability to give art direction to other designers working on merchandising projects.
Oversee the design, production, and rollout of custom displays, tester units, and gondolas; manage vendors and ensure on-time execution.
Conduct competitive analysis and in-store audits to evaluate category trends, brand visibility, and execution quality.
Manage merchandising budgets, vendor quotes, and project timelines.
Support special projects, product launches, and retail events as needed per business needs.