Director, Visual Merchandising
Core
Translate merchandising strategy into physical retail environments, space plans, and visual standards to create a cohesive customer experience across the store portfolio.
Role type
Director, Visual Merchandising
Builds
Physical retail environments, floor plans, visual standards, and store layouts
Domain
Retail / Visual Merchandising
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Space planning, visual merchandising strategy, 3D visualization, cross-functional leadership, project management, data-driven layout optimization, new store execution, team training
Preferred skills
Commercial thinking, portfolio demonstrating spatial judgment, hands-on execution in fast-growing environments
Technologies
AutoCAD, SketchUp, Revit, Adobe Creative Suite
Responsibilities
Translate merchandising strategy into floor plans and visual presentations; Develop and maintain visual standards for space planning, signage, and lighting; Own store layouts and capacity plans using 2D/3D tools; Use sales and inventory insights to improve space productivity; Lead visual execution of new stores, remodels, and seasonal updates; Train retail leaders on merchandising strategy; Travel to stores for installations and gap resolution
Seniority
Director, strategic leadership with hands-on execution