Manager Visual Merchandising - Rejuvenation

Williams-Sonoma, Inc.; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discount on Williams-Sonoma,,

401(k) plan

Health, dental and vision insurance

Paid vacations and holidays

Commuter benefits

Wellness program

Job summary

Williams-Sonoma, Inc. seeks a Manager of Visual Merchandising to develop and execute seasonal floorsets, floorplans, and window displays that align with Brand direction and business goals.

You will partner with Merchandising, Planning, Store Operations, and field teams to ensure compelling presentations across locations. You will train associates, maintain visual standards, and roll out visual materials to the field while supporting new store planning and visual communication.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years corporate Visual Merchandising experience or related area.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excel, Illustrator & Quark knowledge.
• Strong business acumen in a corporate retail environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the visual strategy and direction for retail merchandising and marketing.
• Manage floorset product presentation in the corporate prototype store.
• Ensure store merchandising supports window marketing for floorset changes.
• Coordinate rollout of visual materials to field teams.
• Partner with Marketing to create compelling window displays.
• Support store ranking program and Visual and Inventory allocation tool.
• Communicate retail visual direction across teams.
• Provide direction and support to visual merchandising partners.
• Ensure new store floorplans align with brand strategy and initiatives.
• Collaborate with Strategic Planning on product placement for selling opportunities.
• Maintain Visual Standards Binder updates.
• Train new associates on Visual merchandising standards.
• Collaborate with District teams to execute plans per corporate direction.
• Create floorplan direction for all seasons.
• Communicate weekly merchandising updates to RM, DM, and Stores.
• Support floorplan merchandising strategies and meetings.

Skills

Visual Merchandising

Floorplan management

Window displays

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

Excel

Illustrator

Quark

Job description

About the Team

The Visual Merchandising team is passionate about delivering exceptional customer experiences and driving results through visual storytelling. We collaborate closely with Marketing, Merchandising, Store Operations, and Field teams to create consistent, impactful presentations across all locations.

About the Role

As the Manager of Visual Merchandising, you will support the development and execution of seasonal floorsets, floorplans, window displays, fixture programs, and visual standards that support both the customer experience and business goals. You will partner with Merchandising, Planning, Store Operations, and field teams to ensure store presentations are compelling and aligned with Brand direction. You will support new store planning, visual communication, field execution, and training on visual standards. This is an exciting opportunity for a creative, collaborative visual merchant who is passionate about product storytelling and creating inspiring customer experiences.

You’re excited about this opportunity because you will...

• Support the visual strategy and direction for retail, including merchandising, visual presentation, marketing, promotional strategies, and related business initiatives
• Manage floorset product presentation in the corporate prototype store
• Ensure store merchandising supports the window marketing for each floorset change
• Coordinate roll-out of visual presentation materials to the field
• Partner with the Marketing team to create compelling window displays
• Support the store ranking program and implementation of the Visual and Inventory allocation tool for floorsets
• Communicate retail visual direction across merchandising, visual presentation, marketing, promotional strategies, and related business initiatives
• Provide direction and support to visual merchandising partners and cross-functional team members
• Ensure new store floorplans support the brand strategy and key initiatives
• Partner with Mgr, Strategic Planning to ensure all product is placed and has the best selling opportunity
• Maintain Visual Standards Binder updates
• Train new associates on Visual merchandising standards
• Partner with District teams to support execution of plans per corporate direction
• Create floorplan direction and communication for all seasons
• Communicate weekly merchandising updates to RM's, DM's & Stores
• Support floorplan merchandising strategies and meetings

Why you will love working at Williams-Sonoma, Inc.

• We’re a successful, fast-growing company with an entrepreneurial vibe
• A technologically and data-driven business
• Competitive salaries and comprehensive health benefits
• We’re at the forefront of tech and retail, redefining technology for the next generation
• We’re passionate about our internal and external clients and live/breathe the client experience
• We get to be creative daily
• A smart, experienced leadership team that wants to do it right and is open to new ideas
• We believe in autonomy and reward taking initiative
• We have fun!

We’re excited about you because...

• 3-5 years corporate Visual Merchandising experience or related area
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excel, Illustrator & Quark knowledge
• Strong business acumen preferably within a corporate retail environment

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time
• Ability to type on a keyboard and operate a PC
• Ability to converse over a telephone
• Ability to transport materials or equipment or lifting, moving, carrying objects up to 50 pounds on a limited basis
• Ability to work in office and perform in corporate environment

Location

This role is based onsite in our Portland, OR office.

Our Culture & Values

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.

People First

Putting People First means investing in overall well-being and opportunities to grow and advance within the organization. Depending on the position and location, here are a few highlights of what benefits may be available:

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

Continued Learning

• 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

WSI will not now or in the future commence an immigration case or "sponsor" an individual for this position (for example, H-1B or other employment-based immigration).

This role is not eligible for relocation assistance.

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.