Sr. Specialist, Visual Merchandising

Famous Footwear; New York (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company in retail as a Visual Merchandising Associate where you'll enhance brand image through compelling displays and directives. Collaborate with store teams and provide visual input, while managing various projects that impact consumer engagement. This role offers the opportunity to thrive in a creative environment with a focus on design and merchandising strategies.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of professional experience in a creative team environment.
• Prior experience with visual merchandising and/or interior design.
• Knowledge of home decor/fashion trends is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in creating compelling visual displays for seasonal project launches.
• Provide visual feedback to stores on a weekly basis.
• Manage relationships with printers and fabricators.

Skills

Time Management

Attention to Detail

Creativity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Visual Merchandising, Fashion Merchandising or Interior Design

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Microsoft Office Suite

3D rendering software (SketchUp, CAD)

Job description

Caleres Office – 1325 Avenue of the Americas, NEW YORK, New York, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Monday, April 21, 2025 at 4:00 AM

Since 2004, Sam Edelman has been synonymous with aspirational luxury. Inspired by timeless American elegance, Sam Edelman’s innate understanding of the customer translates conceptually into a modern lifestyle informed by rich heritage, creativity, and innovation. Sam Edelman is a complete lifestyle brand with flagship stores in premier locations around the US.

Accountabilities

The Visual Merchandising Associate will be responsible for assisting the Visual Merchandising Director on all projects relevant to maintaining and promoting the Sam Edelman brand image. This position is part of Creative Services within Marketing and works cross-functionally with retail in the conceptualization, coordination and execution of visual merchandising guidelines. Looking for a curious, driven, passionate leader who loves retail and understands the impact visual merchandising plays on the consumer.

Essential Functions

· Assist the Visual Director in setting the NY stores floor monthly, create visual directives and ensure standards are upheld throughout fleet

· Work collaboratively with store teams based on brand seasonal trends and store climate/client

· Provide visual feedback to stores on a weekly basis

· Assist in creating compelling visual displays and window concepts for seasonal project launch

· Manage relationships with printers and fabricators

· Partner with marketing and retail to ensure visual needs are met for special projects

· Create 3D technical drawings and planograms for pop-ups and tradeshows, and props

· Manage visual prop inventory in office and store

· Responsible for store visual maintenance (painting, reupholstery, lighting, etc)

· Manage licensee showrooms – ensure they are up to date each season

· Manage and assist in executing all phases of projects, including overseeing timelines, meet deadlines, and seeing projects through to completion

· Assist with production and installation of showroom and store graphics

· Administrative tasks related to tradeshows, events, and special projects

· Builds and maintains knowledge of visual merchandising strategies and current trends.

Preferred Qualifications & Education

· Bachelor’s degree (Visual Merchandising, Fashion Merchandising or Interior Design)

· 2-3 years of professional experience in a creative team environment

· Prior experience with visual merchandising and/or interior design

· Knowledge of home decor/fashion trends and styles

· Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (Creative Cloud, InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator)

· Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, with proficiency in Excel

· Knowledge of 3D rendering software (SketchUp, CAD)

· Excellent time management skills with ability to quickly adapt to changing business environment

· Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines consistently

· Drive for perfection with excellent organization skills and impeccable attention to detail

· Must be a self-starter, flexible and imaginative with an elevated sense of three-dimensional design

Physical Requirements and/or Environment

· Travel 35% in United States to retail stores, tradeshows, pop-ups

· Ability to lift 40lbs

SamEdelman is part ofCaleres Inc., a diverse portfolio of 15 global footwear brands includingFamous Footwear, Naturalizer, Vionic, Dr. Scholl's, Allen Edmonds, and many more. Caleres' legacy includes more than 140-years of craftsmanship, a passion for fit and business savvy, with a mission to continue to inspire people to feel great…feet first.

Caleres is an Equal Opportunity Employer by choice. We believe our company should be as diverse as the consumers we serve. We seek and engage talented individuals from all backgrounds, ethnicities, genders, lifestyles, and belief systems.

Caleres andSamEdelmanare invested in our Associates. We regularly review our pay matrices and update appropriately based on need. Starting pay is determined by several factors, including relevant skills, qualifications, and experience. The actual hourly rate will equal or exceed the required minimum wage applicable to thejoblocation. Please visityourcaleres.comto review all associated benefits.

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Caleres Office – 1325 Avenue of the Americas, NEW YORK, New York, United States of America