Senior Merchandise Creative Designer - Brand & Retail

Mars Incorporated; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 79,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company bonus

Mars University access

Job summary

Mars Incorporated is seeking a highly creative and strategic Manager, Retail Merchandise Creative and Design to lead the merchandise creative efforts for M&M's retail channels, including Stores and E-Commerce. This role shapes the brand experience and drives social media-worthy merchandise that captivate consumers and boost sales.

As a key member of the Product Development and Merchandising team, you will collaborate with Visual Merchandising, Digital, Marketing, and Retail Operations to deliver

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Product Design, Retail Merchandising, Marketing, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in merchandise creative design or product development within retail or consumer goods.
• Deep understanding of merchandise design, product presentation, consumer behavior, and social media trends.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple creative projects and collaborate across teams.
• Excellent communication, storytelling, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in design and product development tools such as Adobe Creative Suite.
• Passion for the M&M's brand with attention to detail and innovation.
• Strong business acumen balancing creative vision with sales objectives.

Responsibilities

• Lead the creative development of merchandise concepts, product design elements, and packaging innovations for M&M's.
• Drive product creativity that differentiates M&M's in the marketplace.
• Collaborate with Visual Merchandising and Digital teams for cohesive brand experiences.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to integrate initiatives across channels.
• Manage end-to-end creative process from ideation to production with external partners.
• Use consumer insights and market trends to refine strategies for brand impact and sales.
• Support the Director in defining a forward-thinking merchandise creative roadmap.
• Build partnerships with agencies, vendors, and suppliers to push innovation.
• Ensure outputs adhere to Mars brand standards and sustainability commitments.
• Monitor performance and make data-driven recommendations.

Skills

Merchandise design

Product development

Adobe Creative Suite

storytelling

cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Product Design, Retail Merchandising, Marketing, or related field

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Mars Incorporated is seeking a highly creative and strategic Manager, Retail Merchandise Creative and Design to lead the merchandise creative efforts for M&M's retail channels, including Stores and E-Commerce. This role shapes the brand experience and drives social media-worthy merchandise that captivate consumers and boost sales.

As a key member of the Product Development and Merchandising team, you will collaborate with Visual Merchandising, Digital, Marketing, and Retail Operations to deliver