Impress employers and recruiters.
Choose from hundreds of resume examples.

Impress employers and recruiters.
Choose from hundreds of resume examples.

Target Resume Now

About the Role

This role focuses on visual interpretation and direction from the office to the field, working cross-functionally with both office and field partners to ensure visual standards and expectations are exemplary. The Manager, Visual Merchandising reports to the Director of Visual Merchandising.

Responsibilities

• Partners with Director of Visual Merchandising and corporate team to create cohesive and elevated visual merchandising strategy for West Elm stores.
• Acts as partner to cross functional teams to ideate strategies and big ideas per season.
• Partners with Visual Merchandising team to create distinct and differentiated visual merchandising strategies across all stores.
• Contributes ideation for the overall seasonal store environment and experience by providing new and innovative ideas of display, merchandising, props and styling.
• Assists in the planning of product placement and merchandising of retail presentations and visual floor sets.
• Manages flow of merchandise needed for seasonal floor set, as well as samples needed from the photo studio.
• Assists in communication of brand initiatives to the field.
• Responsible for working with visual department to execute and communicate store promo direction.
• Assists in brand mock store set ups seasonally.
• Acts as a brand ambassador reflective of the company values and aesthetic.

Requirements

• 3-5 years visual merchandising experience, including project management and supervisory responsibilities.
• Ability to balance creativity with business acumen.
• Influencing, problem analysis and decision-making skills.
• Proven ability to train and develop.
• Strong understanding of trends and style reflective of the brand.
• Broad knowledge of competitors and trends.
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Moderate travel required.
• In office required Monday-Thursday.

Skills

• InDesign preferred
• Illustrator preferred

Location

• In office

Work Type

• In office required Monday-Thursday

Experience Level

• 3-5 years

Salary/Compensations

• $86,000 - $101,000

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

• West Elm is a leading brand in modern aesthetic and is part of the Williams-Sonoma, Inc. portfolio.
• Founded in 1956, Williams-Sonoma, Inc. is the premier specialty retailer of high-quality products for the kitchen and home in the United States.
• Our family of brands are Williams Sonoma, Williams Sonoma Home, Pottery Barn, Pottery Barn Kids, Pottery Barn Teen, Rejuvenation, West Elm, Mark & Graham, Outward, and GreenRow.
• We offer beautifully-designed, stylish and functional products for every area of the home, including the kitchen, living room, bedroom, home office, closet, laundry room and even outdoor spaces.
• We're a multi-brand, multi-channel, global enterprise supported by state-of-the-art technology and some of the most talented teams in retailing.

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.