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About the Role

The Visual Production Assistant Manager is responsible for developing and producing comprehensive visual merchandising guides that drive consistent execution across all Williams Sonoma stores. This role transforms merchandising strategies, floorplans, and product assortments into detailed, easy-to-follow visual guides, working closely with Merchandising, Planning, Store Operations, and Field teams to create seasonal floorset books, perimeter updates, visual standards, and communication materials.

Responsibilities

Assist in building mock store presentations to test product placement, fixture layouts, and visual storytelling.
Evaluate product presentation, adjacencies, fixture placement, and merchandising flow to validate visual concepts.
Document approved mock store presentations through photography, annotations, and layout documentation.
Produce seasonal visual merchandising guides, floorset books, perimeter updates, and execution materials using Adobe Creative Suite.
Design and maintain standardized page layouts, templates, grids, and production tools.
Manage revisions, proofing, version control, and final production files.
Incorporate photography, product imagery, diagrams, callouts, and visual annotations.
Maintain attention to detail across all page layouts, typography, graphics, and visual guide production.
Produce visual documentation for perimeter updates, including fixture layouts, product placement, and category changes.
Translate assortment updates into clear visual instructions.
Update existing visual guides to reflect ongoing merchandising changes and seasonal priorities.
Partner with Merchandising, Planning, Store Operations, Copy, and Field teams to gather content, review layouts, and ensure accuracy.
Coordinate approvals, incorporate feedback, and manage production timelines.
Support field teams by creating clear, user-friendly visual communication.
Maintain production calendars and coordinate multiple concurrent visual guide deliverables.
Organize production assets, photography, templates, and supporting files.
Continuously improve production workflows, templates, and documentation.
Own the Visual Merchandising SharePoint site as the central hub for communications, resources, and execution tools.
Manage site content, organization, and ongoing enhancements.
Publish and maintain seasonal floorset books, perimeter updates, visual standards, project documentation, and training materials.
Collaborate with cross-functional partners to ensure timely and accurate communication of visual merchandising initiatives.
Evaluate site usage and implement continuous improvements.

Requirements

2–4 years of experience producing visual merchandising guides, retail communication materials, or visual presentation documents.
Experience creating complex multi-page publications, presentation guides, or retail execution books.
Strong understanding of visual merchandising principles and store presentation standards.
Experience collaborating across Merchandising, Store Operations, Creative, and Field teams.

Skills

Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign and Photoshop)
Proficiency in Microsoft Office
Proficiency in Mac OS
Excellent attention to detail
Ability to manage multiple deadlines simultaneously
Strong organizational skills
Strong communication skills
Strong project management skills

Location

Remote

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

Assistant Manager

Salary/Compensations

$60,000-$76,000

Benefits

A generous discount on all WSI brands
A 401(k) plan and other investment opportunities
Paid vacations, holidays, and time off to volunteer
Health benefits, dental and vision insurance, including same-sex domestic partner benefits
Tax-free commuter benefits
A wellness program that supports your physical, financial and emotional health
In-person and online learning opportunities through WSI University
Cross-brand and cross-function career opportunities
Resources for self-development
Advisor (Mentor) program
Career development workshops, learning programs, and speaker series

About the Company

The Visual Merchandising team drives in-store execution of Williams Sonoma brand standards and merchandising strategies across all stores.
The team develops clear visual direction that translates product priorities into compelling store presentations, supporting seasonal storytelling, category updates, and key business initiatives.
We believe that taking care of our people is vital to our success, and we strive to offer equitable and transparent practices for all.
We prioritize connection, growth, and wellbeing.

Equal Opportunity

Williams-Sonoma, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Williams-Sonoma, Inc. will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, or other applicable state or local laws and ordinances.