NYC Key Market Visual Merchandising Lead

lululemon; New York (NY); On-site; USD 88,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health and dental benefits

Paid time off

Retirement plan matching

Employee discount

Fitness & yoga classes

Parenthood top-up

Job summary

lululemon is seeking a Key Market Visual Merchandiser in the New York City area to lead in-store storytelling and elevate guest experiences through strong visual standards. You will drive brand-aligned market activations, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and coach store personnel to execute premier merchandising visuals.

The role emphasizes leadership, product storytelling, and developing talent within retail environments, with travel to top markets and a focus on delivering measurable

Qualifications

• 5-8 years’ experience in Visual Merchandising or a buying role.
• Assistant Store Manager (or above) experience.
• 3+ years of experience in a retail leadership role.
• 2+ years of experience in a retail support role such as Training, or VMSOS Program.
• 2+ years of experience delivering and facilitating training.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, or merchandising.

Responsibilities

• Champion Visual Merchandising strategies across Top Door locations, balancing brand vision with local market needs.
• Elevate execution by coaching and developing store and field teams on Visual Merchandising standards and best practices.
• Lead market-specific activations, product launches, and key brand moments that deepen guest engagement and drive business results.
• Partner with Retail, Brand, Merchandising and Global teams to deliver compelling and consistent in-store experiences.
• Drive product storytelling through strategic assortment presentation, outfitting and styling, placement, and fixture optimization.
• Identify emerging retail, consumer, and market trends to influence local and global Visual Merchandising strategies.
• Develop and inspire Visual Merchandising talent within our stores, creating a strong pipeline of future leaders.

Skills

Visual Merchandising

Leadership

Training

Product storytelling

Brand collaboration

Coaching

Market activation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, or merchandising

Tools

VMSOS Program

Job description

lululemon is seeking a Key Market Visual Merchandiser in the New York City area to lead in-store storytelling and elevate guest experiences through strong visual standards. You will drive brand-aligned market activations, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and coach store personnel to execute premier merchandising visuals.

The role emphasizes leadership, product storytelling, and developing talent within retail environments, with travel to top markets and a focus on delivering measurable