8 Visual Merchandising jobs in Los Angeles

The Senior Designer, Visual Merchandising, is at the forefront of designing compelling physical brand experiences and innovative in-store designs for global and international retailers. This individual will join our creative team in translating our visual language into compelling in-store experiences, spearheading the development of design elements necessary for global expansion. The role is centered on strong graphic design skills, incredible attention to detail, and a desire to take our brand's visual merchandising to the next level.

Key responsibilities include designing and developing in-store collateral and display units, ensuring global visual consistency, leading retail design that aligns with brand values, and streamlining visual merchandising approaches. This role also involves approving designs for new markets and developing region-specific guidelines to maintain brand integrity. Collaboration with sales, creative, and marketing teams, as well as engagement with vendors is crucial. Additionally, the role may encompass design for brand events and pop-ups, and being adaptable to manage projects beyond visual merchandising.

Strong production skills are a must. This role is for detail oriented designers who have a keen eye for typography and color and photography, and can balance creative explorations with the rigor needed for print-ready production.

This dynamic position demands creativity, attention to detail, and a commitment to sustainability, making it essential for shaping the brand's physical presence worldwide.

This role is hybrid (estimated 2-days in-person per week) and open to candidates based in Los Angeles Metropolitan area.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop in-store collateral and display units to facilitate category display strategies, working in close coordination with global marketing, that uphold to brand standards.
• Establish and maintain visual and conceptual consistency across all visual merchandising channels globally and internationally, coordinating with creative and cross-functional teams in pre-and-post production stages.
• Lead the execution and implementation of retail design and that align with brand creative codes, values, and sustainability and budgetary guidelines.
• Develop and implement streamlined approaches to visual merchandising, ensuring that in-store experiences align with overarching strategies.
• Review and approve drawings for new retailers and markets, ensuring compliance with standards and guidelines, and provide support as necessary.
• Implement design modifications for existing retailers, ensuring effective support for markets.
• Lead the production of print-ready files for internal reviews and vendor approvals.
• Collaborate with the Visual Merchandising and vendor partner to enhance design/experience, which includes researching new materials and technologies.
• Develop and implement on-brand guidelines for regions and markets, encompassing standards, considerations, alternatives, and processes (e.g., approvals) to ensure brand integrity across all retail partners.
• Collaborate with sales, creative, and marketing teams to establish and implement processes and guidelines.
• Lead design for any physical creative expression of the brand, including but not limited to event design (press & consumer), experiential and pop-up design. Be the point person for experiential agencies, providing creative direction on projects, plans and renderings.
• Be nimble and open to tackling projects beyond visual merchandising, supporting and leading creative efforts for other brand, sales and marketing initiatives as they arise

• 7+ years of experience as a lead designer of display units, in-store expressions and event displays; previous experience working with national beauty retailers such as Sephora or ULTA required
• Advance experience using the Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, Google and the Microsoft Suite
• Understanding of 3D model rendering is a plus
• Must have a strong portfolio that exemplifies a broad range of concept development and execution for visual merchandising
• Precision: an architect's mindset that thrives in the details; understands materials from a mechanical and creative perspective
• Familiarity with project tracking tools such as Asana

• $92,000-120,000 annually*
• Bonus Opportunity
• Health Benefits - 100% employer-paid medical, dental & vision coverage
• Flex Time Off - No cap on personal time off and paid company holidays
• Seasonal Flex Days - Flexible scheduling to enjoy extra time under the sun during the Spring & Summer season
• Parental Leave - Up to 18 weeks paid parental leave
• 401(k) - Save for your future with a 401(k) with a company match
• Flexibility & Wellness Stipends - Monthly stipends to support remote work & self-care
• Hybrid Work Model - Find your flow, working from home or from one of our offices
• ILIA Products - Quarterly stipend to replenish your favorite products and try new ones

• Partners with store leadership in managing product flow and visual execution while empowering the team to prioritize the customer
• Takes a forward-thinking approach to the customer experience, in-store marketing, merchandising, and fostering a creative community to drive sales and create a compelling store environment
• Mentors the team to provide a frictionless customer experience by utilizing technology to transact in the moment; prioritizes omni services through all channels to exceed customer expectations

• Promotes an inclusive environment by representing and amplifying all voices, actively seeking and advocating different perspectives
• Sets clear objectives and expectations by coaching team members on analysis of business related to visual presentation to achieve department sales goals
• Supports the Store Brand Leader in identifying and onboarding external talent; invests in internal employee engagement to retain a diverse team and fuel internal growth
• Utilizes brand resources to teach standards of product flow and merchandising; develops teams' product knowledge to appeal to the local customer

• Manages the visual direction from planning through execution to meet Company expectations, budgets, and timeline while strategizing according to individual store characteristics
• Assesses store business using Company reporting tools to identify merchant opportunities within product placement, outfitting, and stock levels
• Plans and owns an effective shipment process utilizing reporting and business analysis to maximize new product placement on the floor and in back of house; creates strategies for replenishment and recovery of sell-through and markdowns
• Contributes to a customer-first philosophy flexing schedule to the needs of the business and supporting operations and zone coverage as needed

• Provides global product and visual feedback to Store Manager and District Manager; submits store environment photos to highlight merchandising and display updates
• Checks in with leadership to maintain communication and ensure completion of store directives and projects
• Embraces a culture of development by protecting time with direct reports and consistently delivering feedback for individual personal growth and succession planning
• Contributes to positive team morale through brand and store initiatives such as the SPARKED Journal, employee recognition, and team building activities

• Anthro brand fan
• 3+ years store visual merchandising and leadership experience
• Strong merchant skills and a history of delivering financial results
• Experience with floor planning
• Proven record of developing great talent
• Ability to work flexible hours to meet the needs of the store including nights, weekends, and holidays

About:

Bloomingdale's makes fashion personal and fun, aspirational yet approachable. Our mission is to guide and inspire our customers to make style a source of creative energy in their lives. We will always strive to make Bloomingdale's like no other store in the world. Across all brand touchpoints-from Bloomingdales.com to our newest small store concept, Bloomie's-everyone plays a critical role bringing our mission to life. Our inclusive culture promotes diversity of background, thought and opinion. Regardless of position, we believe all colleagues have a voice and access to share their thoughts with every level of leadership. Our colleagues are passionate, driven, entrepreneurial and collaborative, while having a lot of fun along the way.

Job Overview:

The Hourly Manager, Visual Merchandising (HMVM) oversees and supports the Visual and Merchandising process in our store, balancing creativity with commerce to execute in store success. As the HMVM, you are the player peer coach, and will hire, train, develop and coach the performance of the Visual/Merchandising Team, ensuring they follow all visual merchandising standards. The HMVM role models a strong creative sense of fashion leadership balanced with an understanding of metric driven commerce. The VMHM is a role model and drives front of house planning in store to ensure that day in/day out fashion leadership, merchandise presentation techniques and promotional events calendar execution is consistent with corporate directives.

Essential Functions:

Build Together

• Develop and maintain positive relationships and open lines of communication with Store Leadership, Store Associates, Central Visual, and Visual/Merchandising teams.
• Cultivate a strong business partnership with Store and Regional leadership team partners
• Empower visual and merchandising team to ensure aligned execution of all merchandise strategies, presentation standards and marketing campaigns.
• Be a visible and responsive collaborator throughout store.
• Source, interview and hire colleagues for their area to build a high functioning team.
• Ensure that all newly hired Visual/Merchandising colleagues successfully complete all new hire training and orientation and are transitioned into Bloomingdale's culture.
• Recognize performance above standard and celebrate with the individual and the team.
• Promote an open door to welcome concerns from coworkers from all levels and positions.

Make Things Happen

• Implement and deliver an outstanding environment of presentation and merchandising.
• Working side by side with team, lead by example, providing regular feedback to Visual/Merchandising team colleagues; coaching behaviors and using performance management tools to drive results.
• Train, administer and enforce all Visual and Merchandising standards, procedures, equipment usage, and safety criteria.
• Utilizes promotional calendar to set priorities and meet deadlines for events.
• Contributes to and attends weekly and daily workload planning meetings.
• Participates in elements of profitability: shortage, productivity and adherence to audit standards as applicable to visual and merchandising operations.
• Appropriately schedule self and staff to support the needs of the store and stay within budgeted hours.
• Educate selling and support colleagues on key visual and merchandising techniques and standards presentations.

Customer First, Always

• Lead a Visual Merchandising Team to deliver a customer centric fashion vision.
• Inspire our customer and drive sales through fashion leadership and merchandise presentation.

Dream Big, Be Bold

• Understand all store goals and plans, informing Visual/Merchandising team of store initiatives.
• In alignment with central marketing campaigns creates an exciting in store experience through innovative and animated techniques of visual presentation and lifestyle merchandising concepts and eventing.

Qualifications and Competencies:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• 1-2 years direct experience

Skills:

• Strong interpersonal skills with proven ability to communicate and share information with diverse groups of customers and peers.
• Resourceful self-starter, works well independently as well as part of a team, and able to adapt quickly to changing priorities.
• Must satisfy licensing requirements (as required by state or local jurisdiction).
• Strong leadership profile.
• Able to use and navigate multiple technological devices.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, handle multiple priorities and learn new procedures.

Work Hours:

• Ability to work a flexible schedule with retail hours, including day, evening, weekends, and/or holidays.
• Regular, dependable attendance and punctuality is required.

• Acts as a brand representative reflective of the company values; partners with the Display Artist and Department Managers on the creation of an engaging visual experience that appeals to the UO customer
• Delivers exceptional customer experiences that are engaging and personalized, yet efficient
• Takes a forward-thinking approach to the customer experience, in-store creative marketing, merchandising, activations, and supporting store teams to drive sales and create a compelling store environment

• Supports the recruiting, hiring, mentoring, and training of department and display candidates to drive bench and succession planning; maintains responsibility and ownership of own development and professional growth
• Sets clear objectives and expectations by coaching team members on store processes, business analysis, merchandise placement and standards, visual display
• Inspires team through shared fate, creativity, and empowerment; tailors motivation to the individual and leveraging the strengths of the team

• Manages visual direction of display and merchandising process from planning through execution to meet company expectations, budgets, and timeline
• Assesses store business using company reporting tools to identify department and global opportunities for the store; takes smart visual risks with measurable results to maximize sales and impact customer experience
• Drives an effective shipment and omni process to prioritize getting product to the customer; takes a forward-thinking approach to make a strategic plan for execution and recovery of sell through and markdowns
• Takes an active role in daily operating processes through payroll management and adapting the zone and visual support to the needs of the business
• Adheres to store's safety standards, inventory accuracy, reduction of product loss, and upholds all company policy and procedures to support the profitability of the store

• Facilitates the sharing of product knowledge, current trends, visual priorities and brand messaging through daily meetings with the team and customer
• Checks in with Store Manager, Assistant Manager, and Display Artist to maintain communication and teamwork on completing store objectives; encourage and demonstrate adaptability to affect change and successfully execute a shared vision
• Stays current and responds to interoffice communication while ensuring important Company information reaches all levels of the team; provides global product and visual feedback to Store Manager and District Manager

• Passion for UO brand
• 3+ years store visual merchandising and leadership experience
• Strong merchant skills and a history of delivering financial results
• Experience with floor planning
• Proven record of developing great talent
• Ability to work flexible hours to meet the needs of the store including nights, weekends, and holidays

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• Train and evaluate visual merchandising staff, coordinating responsibilities, setting priorities, and ensuring quality ongoing training and guidance are provided.
• Collaborate with the General Manager, Product Sales Managers (PSMs), merchandising office, and DFS global visual merchandising team to formulate and problem-solve concepts for merchandise themes, store fixtures, merchandise placement, and in-store graphic needs.
• Ensure the timely installation of product promotions and seasonal displays, adjusting installations to reflect Company and regional image guidelines.
• Ensure all in-store signage aligns with corporate standards, working closely with the store team and signage and production team to assess signage requirements.
• Utilize department collateral forms (graphics, dimensional elements, and vinyl) to order in-house produced signage.
• Identify and address visual needs by constructing new props and modifying existing props as required.
• Maintain effective and professional relationships with internal and external business contacts.
• Maintain timely communications with DFS Global Visual Merchandising through email, telephone, and weekly department progress reports (formatted), including digital photo progress reports.
• Ensure that appropriate documentation is maintained for in-store visual projects, including purchase orders, invoices, and calendars.
• Communicate any deviations from project calendars and promotion installation schedules promptly.

• Ability to work independently and adapt working hours to accomplish necessary tasks.
• Proven visual merchandising management experience required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and planning skills.
• Accuracy and attention to detail are essential.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills; ability to maintain positive relationships with in-store personnel to accomplish tasks.
• Ability to independently analyze situations and develop solutions.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Valid driver's license required.

• Day One Health Benefits
• 401k Plan Contributions
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Annual Bonus
• Parking Reimbursement
• Employee Discounts