Senior Manager, Retail Visual Merchandising & Signage

CVS Health Corporation; City of Albany (NY); Remote; USD 68,000 - 199,000; Full time

Job summary

CVS Health Corporation seeks a Senior Manager to lead the design and creative development of front store merchandising signage and seasonal design elements across the CVS retail environment.

Reporting to the Lead Director, Omnichannel Experiential Design, you will shape in-store communications that highlight promotions, loyalty, and value messaging, while mentoring a team and collaborating with cross-functional partners to ensure brand consistency and high-quality execution.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of leading creative at Art Director, Sr Manager, or Associate Creative Director level within a retail, brand, agency and/or corporate environment
• Up to date portfolio either uploaded in application or on resume
• Strong background in retail visual merchandising design, in-store signage, promotional communications, and seasonal décor or environmental design
• Demonstrated ability to develop strategic, customer-focused creative solutions that enhance the in-store experience and support business goals
• Strong understanding of design systems across print and environmental applications, including typography, color, layout, materials, scale, and production considerations
• Experience managing teams with the ability to inspire, mentor, and develop creative talent
• Strong collaboration and partnership skills, with the ability to influence cross-functional partners and senior stakeholders
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume, deadline-driven environment while managing multiple priorities simultaneously
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills
• Strong team player with enthusiasm, a positive attitude, and a willingness to do what it takes to get the job done
• Technical skills include proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, AI tools, MS Office, and working on a Mac

Responsibilities

• Lead the creative development of front store merchandising signage and seasonal design elements across the retail environment
• Design and direct in-store communications that support promotional campaigns, loyalty & value messaging, sale events, and key seasonal moments
• Create signage and décor concepts that make the front store feel engaging, joyful, and destination-worthy for customers
• Translate business objectives and merchandising priorities into clear, compelling visual communication systems
• Ensure all work reflects strong retail visual merchandising principles, including hierarchy, shopability, readability, brand consistency, and customer navigation
• Oversee creative execution across multiple projects simultaneously, from concept development through final production
• Partner closely with marketing, production, and other cross-functional teams to align creative solutions with business needs and operational realities
• Present creative concepts and rationale clearly to senior stakeholders, building alignment and confidence across functions
• Inspire and mentor team members to deliver thoughtful, high-quality creative work that meets brand standards and business objectives
• Identify opportunities to improve process, efficiency, and creative consistency within the practice
• Maintain a strong understanding of experiential design trends and AI enabled tools that can improve creative development and execution at scale

Skills

Creative leadership

Retail visual merchandising

Signage design

Team leadership

Stakeholder influence

Communication

Adobe Creative Suite

AI tools

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Fine Arts / Graphic Design

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

AI tools

MS Office

Mac

Job description

CVS Health Corporation seeks a Senior Manager to lead the design and creative development of front store merchandising signage and seasonal design elements across the CVS retail environment.

Reporting to the Lead Director, Omnichannel Experiential Design, you will shape in-store communications that highlight promotions, loyalty, and value messaging, while mentoring a team and collaborating with cross-functional partners to ensure brand consistency and high-quality execution.