Visual Merchandising Analyst

Carhartt, Inc.; Dearborn, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Carhartt, Inc. in Dearborn seeks a Visual Merchandising Analyst to drive in-store experiences by developing visual guidelines and floor strategies for the store fleet.

You will collaborate with Planning, Allocation, Merchandising, Store Operations and Marketing to align brand stories with product initiatives, ensuring accurate fixture capacity and store tiering. This remote role requires a strong portfolio, 5+ years in corporate visual merchandising, and hands-on skills in SketchUp and Adobe

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level education or equivalent experience in visual merchandising or design.
• Minimum 5 years in corporate visual merchandising with a large retail fleet.
• Proven ability to create and implement in-store directives.
• Strong communication and collaboration across teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop, design, and deliver visual merchandising guides for the store fleet.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure cohesive in-store presentations.
• Manage multiple projects with tight deadlines.
• Support D2C Lab execution and sign-off walkthroughs.
• Analyze effectiveness of merchandising initiatives and propose improvements.
• Stay informed of market trends and best practices to evolve strategies.

Skills

Visual merchandising strategy

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Adobe Creative Suite

SketchUp

Education

Bachelor's degree in Visual Merchandising/Design/Marketing

Tools

SketchUp

Adobe Photoshop

InDesign

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Position Details:

Title: Visual Merchandising Analyst

Department: D2C

Reports to: Visual Merch & Space Planning Manager

Location: Dearborn

Job Classification: Remote

FLSA Status: Exempt

Job Band: Professional

Job Summary

This role requires a highly skilled and passionate Visual Merchandising individual to join our corporate Visual Merchandising & Space Planning team. This role is critical in driving our in-store experience by developing visual merchandising strategies to support our product & marketing stories to enhance consumer engagement. As a key member of the team, you will create detailed visual guidelines for our store fleet, ensuring clear and concise direction for all locations to execute to. Strong collaboration skills are necessary with cross-functional teams to support product initiatives and bring brand vision to life. As Carhartt continues to expand and open new retail locations, this position will also work closely with the store strategy team, requiring a strong technical understanding of floorplans to ensure fixture capacity is accurately assessed and fixture philosophy aligns with the store tiering structure.

Inspired by Hard Work at Carhartt, the values of hard work—dependability, honesty, and trust—are rooted in the legacy of our founder, Hamilton Carhartt. His commitment to serving hardworking people continues to inspire everything we do. Guided by his legacy and our mission—We serve and protect all hardworking people by building durable products—we remain dedicated to upholding these principles in every decision we make and every product we create.

Associate Responsibilities

• Develop, design, and deliver visual merchandising guides for the store fleet to support seasonal floor sets, product launches, and promotional campaigns.
• Partner with cross-functional teams (e.g., Planning, Allocation, Merchandising, Store Operations, Marketing) to ensure cohesive execution of in-store presentations and brand strategies.
• Manage multiple concurrent projects with tight deadlines, ensuring timely delivery and effective prioritization of tasks.
• Support D2C Lab execution and conduct walkthroughs with leadership team for major floorset sign-off.
• Regularly analyze the effectiveness of merchandising initiatives and propose improvements based on business needs and retail trends.
• Stay informed of market trends, competitor activity, and industry best practices to continually evolve our visual merchandising and space planning strategies.

Required Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Visual Merchandising, Design, Marketing, or related field, or equivalent years of experience.

Required Skills & Experience

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a corporate visual merchandising role with a large retail fleet.
• Strong portfolio or track record of creating and implementing effective in-store visual merchandising directives.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with experience working collaboratively across multiple teams.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-starter with a positive, proactive attitude and strong sense of ownership.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator).
• Experience with SketchUp or other 3D rendering software is a plus.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Extended periods of time walking, standing, sitting, and typing on a computer are required.
• Light lifting may be required, up to 40 lbs.
• Willing to work some weekends if necessary.
• Domestic travel required (up to 20% weekly).
• This position has a Remote location: Associate will have no regular requirement to be on-site. Travel on-site is limited to special events.
• Carhartt is a tobacco free workplace.

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