Visual Merchandiser, DSMLA

Dover Street Market Los Angeles; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Dover Street Market Los Angeles is seeking a results-driven Visual Merchandiser to lead weekly store visuals, manage replenishment, and uphold DSMLA's high standards across all spaces. You will collaborate with the Visual Merchandising Manager and retail team to execute timely product launches and stock movement.

The role oversees VM installations, supports shop-in-shop partners, trains staff on visual standards, and ensures consistent brand presentation.

Qualifications

• At least 1–2 years of experience with retail visual merchandising.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Office suite.
• Photoshop experience highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Visual Merchandising Manager to lead DSMLA’s store visuals in alignment with company standards, considering product launches, installations, and daily stock movement.
• Partner with the Merchandising team and store staff to ensure effective stock rotation and a comprehensive understanding of all brands and inventory.
• Oversee the merchandising and preparation of new deliveries and installations for photography, coordinating with both internal and external teams to meet Visual Merchandising requirements.
• Supervise Pt-Time Visual Merchandiser during VM days to ensure all spaces meet company standards consistently.
• Coordinate with the Visual Merchandising Manager to arrange VM visits with brands featured at DSMLA.
• Train retail staff on the company’s visual standards to ensure consistent execution.
• Offer support to commercial partners within shop-in-shop spaces as needed.
• Ensure store visual displays are consistently maintained according to company guidelines.

Skills

Communication

Professionalism

Structured

Self-starter

Time management

Multitasking

Tools

Excel

Photoshop

Job description

Job Overview

The Visual Merchandiser is an integral and highly engaged team member, responsible for leading the visual merchandising efforts at Dover Street Market Los Angeles. Their primary focus is driving sales through weekly visual updates while maintaining high store standards and overseeing replenishment. Additionally, they play a key role in visual installations, event merchandising, store training sessions, and are a pivotal contributor to the team’s success.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Visual Merchandising Manager to lead DSMLA’s store visuals in alignment with company standards, considering product launches, installations, and daily stock movement.
• Partner with the Merchandising team and store staff to ensure effective stock rotation and a comprehensive understanding of all brands and inventory.
• Oversee the merchandising and preparation of new deliveries and installations for photography, coordinating with both internal and external teams to meet Visual Merchandising (VM) requirements.
• Supervise Pt-Time Visual Merchandiser during VM days to ensure all spaces meet company standards consistently.
• Coordinate with the Visual Merchandising Manager to arrange VM visits with brands featured at DSMLA.
• Train retail staff on the company’s visual standards to ensure consistent execution.
• Offer support to commercial partners within shop-in-shop spaces as needed.
• Ensure store visual displays are consistently maintained according to company guidelines.

Key Skills

• A highly motivated and competent individual who is able to converse at all levels both internally and externally with staff, clients and vendors.
• A self-starter able to set the standard by their own professionalism and attitude.
• Structured and organized but nonetheless be approachable and have a flexible outlook.
• Willingness to work hard and always have the intention to drive the business forward
• Able to work on several tasks at one time
• Able to work to deadline/ ability to prioritize – optimal time management is a must.

Key Requirements

• At least 1-2 years of experience with retail visual merchandising
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Office suite.
• Photoshop experience highly preferred