Director, Visual Merchandising
Core
Develop and execute visual merchandising strategies to elevate brand storytelling, drive customer engagement, and maximize sales across all retail channels for multiple prestige beauty brands.
Role type
Director, Visual Merchandising (Hands-on IC with People Management)
Builds
In-store experiences, promotional campaigns, fixture programs, and merchandising presentations for multiple brands.
Domain
Luxury beauty retail, consumer behavior, category merchandising, store design, omnichannel execution.
Required skills
Visual merchandising strategy, retail fixture design, 3D rendering, team leadership, budget management, vendor management, Adobe Creative Suite, Rhinoceros 3D, KeyShot, SketchUp.
Preferred skills
Prestige/luxury beauty experience, new store opening/rollout, global retail organization experience.
Technologies
Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, Rhinoceros 3D, KeyShot, SketchUp
Responsibilities
Develop visual merchandising strategy across retail channels; lead and mentor a high-performing visual merchandising team; conceptualize and produce 2D/3D retail experiences for launches and campaigns; partner with Marketing, Creative, and Store Operations to translate brand initiatives; oversee implementation of visual directives and brand standards; support store openings, remodels, and special initiatives; stay current on beauty and retail trends; manage budgets, vendors, and external agencies.
Seniority
Director, strategic leadership with hands-on creative execution and people management.