Visual Merchandising Manager

24 Seven Talent

Massachusetts

Hybrid

USD 16,000 - 18,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A leading global brand in retail is seeking a Visual Merchandising Manager to oversee execution across their Factory Outlet store fleet. This contract role focuses on seasonal floorsets, promotional shifts, and store openings, requiring 5+ years of experience in retail visual merchandising and strong project management skills. Candidates will adapt global strategies to local needs and ensure seamless brand alignment across outlets.

Qualifications

5+ years of experience in retail visual merchandising, with 2–3 at corporate or regional level.
Experience in multiple outlet or factory locations.
Ability to lift up to 30 lbs when on-site.

Responsibilities

Own the monthly floorset process and product placement.
Adapt global visual guidelines to regional needs.
Travel up to 20% for store openings and training.

Skills

Retail visual merchandising

Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop)

Project management

Strong communication

Cross-functional relationships

Education

Bachelor’s degree in visual merchandising, fashion design, or retail marketing

Tools

VM software like IWD or SketchUp

PowerPoint

Job description

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Visual Merchandising Manager – Factory Outlet (Contract)

Location: Boston, MA preferred | Remote eligible (Eastern or Central time zones only)

Start Date: ASAP

Contract Duration: At least through end of year

We’re hiring on behalf of a leading global brand in the athletic and lifestyle retail industry for a Visual Merchandising Manager to oversee execution across their North American Factory Outlet store fleet. This is a high-impact contract covering a medical leave during a peak retail window, with a focus on seasonal floorsets, high-volume promotional shifts, and multiple new store openings.

This role sits at the intersection of brand and operations—bringing global visual strategies to life across physical spaces, while adapting layouts, messaging, and execution for the specific needs of Factory Outlet retail.

Candidates must have corporate or regional visual merchandising experience and a deep understanding of factory/outlet retail environments. Individual store managers or boutique VMs will not be considered.

Key Responsibilities:

Own the monthly floorset process: layouts, zoning, product placement, and signage for all Factory Outlet locations
Adapt global visual guidelines to regional needs and specific store formats
Partner with Retail Design to plan fixture and mannequin placement across store footprints
Brief in-store creative and organize distribution lists for signage, toolkits, and promotional assets
Deliver clear and consistent direction to Store Ops and Field teams to ensure execution
Travel up to 20% to support store openings, provide onsite training, and perform market visits
Report on zone performance and apply data/sell-through trends to future visual strategies
Ensure seamless brand alignment across outlets while keeping pace with real-time promo and inventory shifts

Required Experience:

5+ years of experience in retail visual merchandising, with at least 2–3 years at the corporate or regional level
Experience supporting visual merchandising across multiple outlet or factory locations
Strong command of Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign and Photoshop required), PowerPoint, and familiarity with VM software like IWD or SketchUp
Deep understanding of fixture design, spatial planning, styling, and consumer presentation
Excellent communication and project management skills; capable of building cross-functional relationships and working independently
Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 30 lbs when on-site
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in visual merchandising, fashion design, or retail marketing preferred

The Right Fit:

Comes from a retail apparel, footwear, or lifestyle brand environment
Understands the difference between full-price and outlet retail: this role is fast-paced, responsive, and rooted in promotional adaptation
Has led execution—not just design—across a large-scale store network
Comfortable owning creative briefing, visual rollout, and cross-functional coordination in a deadline-driven environment
Based in EST or CST; open to travel and able to start immediately

This is not a conceptual or one-store creative role. This is a corporate-level position focused on scalable execution, visual consistency, and cross-functional leadership in a promotional retail setting.

If you have outlet merchandising experience and thrive in a dynamic, consumer-facing environment, we’d love to connect.

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