Visual Merchandising Lead – Inspire & Drive Store Displays

Williams-Sonoma, Inc.; Skokie (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discount

401(k) plan

Wellness program

Paid vacations

Health benefits

Career opportunities

Online learning

Job summary

Williams-Sonoma, Inc. in San Francisco is seeking a Visual Merchandising Lead to partner with management to execute store display strategies and mentor the visual team. The role will drive floorset planning, seasonal displays and ensure standards across the store to inspire customers.

Ideal candidates have 1–3 years of retail sales with supervisory experience and 1–2 years in home design or visual merchandising. A competitive compensation package and employee discounts accompany this opportunity.

Qualifications

• Effective communication, organization and leadership skills.
• Ability to motivate and influence others through personal actions and examples.
• Active and capable of standing, walking, bending, climbing, reaching and lifting for extended periods.
• 1–3 years retail sales experience with shift supervision preferred.
• 1–2 years in home design or visual merchandising or stockroom duties preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead visual merchandising and display; map and execute floorset timelines.
• Maintain daily disciplines for markdowns, promotions/signage, replenishment and recovery.
• Collaborate with GM and DVM to adapt directives to store needs.
• Analyze reports to identify opportunities to improve profitability.
• Communicate inventory needs to DM and distribution to maximize sell-through and margin.
• Coach and develop visual team members and onboarding.
• Ensure payroll/workload planning aligns with visual standards.
• Maintain signage and supply organization.
• Uphold safety policies and procedures.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Organization

Motivation

Retail supervision

Job description

Williams-Sonoma, Inc. in San Francisco is seeking a Visual Merchandising Lead to partner with management to execute store display strategies and mentor the visual team. The role will drive floorset planning, seasonal displays and ensure standards across the store to inspire customers.

Ideal candidates have 1–3 years of retail sales with supervisory experience and 1–2 years in home design or visual merchandising. A competitive compensation package and employee discounts accompany this opportunity.