Visual Merchandiser

Harper Group; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 48,216 - 55,104; Part time

Job summary

A leading merchandising firm in Las Vegas is seeking a skilled Freelance Visual Merchandiser with 10-15 years of experience in retail merchandising. The ideal candidate will excel in designing displays that enhance customer engagement and align with brand identity. Responsibilities include creating effective merchandising strategies and maintaining visual standards. This role requires on-site presence, strong independent thinking, and expertise in consumer psychology. Hourly pay ranges from $35 to $40 USD.

Qualifications

• 10–15+ years of proven visual merchandising experience in the retail sector.
• Ability to work independently with minimal oversight.
• Expertise in display principles and consumer psychology.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute visually compelling merchandising displays.
• Implement strategies to enhance the customer experience.
• Maintain consistent visual standards across installations.

Skills

Visual merchandising experience

Strong independent thinking

Attention to detail

Excellent communication

Tools

Power tools

Hand tools

Job description

Location: Las Vegas, NV
Position Type: Freelance / Contract
Industry: Gift, Accessory & Specialty Retail
Experience Level: Senior (10–15+ years)

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced, creative, and highly independent Freelance Visual Merchandiser with deep expertise in the gift and accessory merchandising space. This role is ideal for a seasoned professional who can take ownership of execution at tradeshows, drive engagement through compelling presentation, and elevate brand experience. Local candidates only - on-site presence and brand familiarity are essential.

Upcoming Project Dates:

• July 13 – July 24

Role will include occasional weekend work.

Key Responsibilities

• Design & Execution
• Implement visually compelling displays (product groupings, seasonal themes) which reflect brand identity and maximize sales.
• Utilize lighting, props, signage, fixtures, and layout strategies to enhance the customer experience and guide purchasing behavior.
• Maintain visual standards consistently across installations.Strategic Merchandising
• Execute merchandising aligned with seasonal campaigns and business goals.
• Stay current with retail design trends and consumer preferences in gifts, accessories and lifestyle merchandising.

Required Qualifications

• 10–15+ years of proven visual merchandising experience, ideally within the gift, accessory, lifestyle, or specialty retail sectors.
• Strong independent thinker capable of owning execution with minimal oversight.
• Exceptional aesthetic sensibility, attention to detail, and an advanced understanding of display principles and consumer psychology.
• Excellent communication and collaboration.
• Comfortable working on-site during pre-show set‑ups; ability to lift at least 50 lbs / move display components and process inventory when necessary.
• Has knowledge in using power tools, hand tools, and comfortable with using ladders.
• Extended standing, physical aspects of the job (heavy lifting at time).
• Portfolio demonstrating past work in visual merchandising, especially within gift/accessory displays preferred.

What We’re Looking For

• Thinks creatively and strategically in a fast‑paced environment.
• Makes decisions with confidence.
• Has a deep passion for visual storytelling and an eye for compelling wholesale/tradeshow presentations.

Hourly

$35 - $40 USD