Visual Merchandiser New Atlanta, GA

Harper Group; Atlanta, Northern (GA, KY); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Harper Group in Atlanta, GA seeks an experienced Freelance Visual Merchandiser to own execution at tradeshows, design engaging displays, and elevate brand experience. This on-site role requires 10–15+ years in gift/accessory retail with strong independent thinking and aesthetic sensibility.

You will implement seasonal themes, manage lighting, signage, and props, and maintain consistent visual standards across installations. Local candidates only; occasional weekend work may be required.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Design & Execution: Create displays reflecting brand identity and maximize sales.
• Implement visually compelling displays (product groupings, seasonal themes).
• 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.

Skills

Independent thinking

Attention to detail

Communication

Visual merchandising

Brand storytelling

Tools

Power tools

Hand tools

Ladders

Job description

Location: Atlanta, GA
Position Type: Freelance / Contract
Industry: Gift, Accessory & Specialty Retail
Experience Level: Senior (7+ years)

About the Role

We areseekingan 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:

• December 14 – 18: 9AM – 6PM
• B January 2 - 10: 9AM – 6PM

Role will include occasional weekend work.

Key Responsibilities

• Design & Execution
• Implement visually compelling displays(product groupings, seasonal themes)whichreflect brand identity and maximize sales.
• Utilize lighting, props, signage, fixtures, and layout strategies to enhancethe customerexperience and guidepurchasingbehavior.
• Maintain visual standards consistently across installations.
• Strategic Merchandising
• Executemerchandising aligned with seasonalcampaigns and business goals.
• Stay current with retail design trends and consumer preferences in gifts,accessoriesand 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 communicationandcollaboration.
• Comfortable working on-siteduring pre-show set-updates; ability to liftat least50lbs/ move display componentsandprocessinventorywhen necessary.
• Has theknowledgein usingpower tools,hand tools, andcomfortablewithusingladders.
• Extendedstanding,physicalaspects of the job (heavylifting at time)
• Portfoliodemonstratingpast work in visual merchandising, especially within gift/accessory displays preferred.

WhatWe’reLooking For

We want someone who:

• Thinks creatively and strategicallyin a fast-paced environment
• Makes decisions with confidence.
• Has a deep passion for visual storytelling and an eye for compellingwholesale/tradeshowpresentations.

Hourly

$35 - $40 USD