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This position is located at 280 International Drive, Baltimore, Maryland, 21202 United States Role Summary:
The Visual Merchandising Manager directs the merchandising, product flow, and display while supporting daily store operations to create an inspiring and dynamic experience for the customer.
Role Responsibilities:Customer Experience
- Partners with store leadership in managing product flow and visual execution while empowering the team to prioritize the customer
- Takes a forward-thinking approach to the customer experience, in-store marketing, merchandising, and fostering a creative community to drive sales and create a compelling store environment
- Mentors the team to provide a frictionless customer experience by utilizing technology to transact in the moment; prioritizes omni services through all channels to exceed customer expectations
Leadership + Team Management
- Promotes an inclusive environment by representing and amplifying all voices, actively seeking and advocating different perspectives
- Sets clear objectives and expectations by coaching team members on analysis of business related to visual presentation to achieve department sales goals
- Supports the Store Brand Leader in identifying and onboarding external talent; invests in internal employee engagement to retain a diverse team and fuel internal growth
- Utilizes brand resources to teach standards of product flow and merchandising; develops teams’ product knowledge to appeal to the local customer
Visual + Business Operations
- Manages the visual direction from planning through execution to meet Company expectations, budgets, and timeline while strategizing according to individual store characteristics
- Assesses store business using Company reporting tools to identify merchant opportunities within product placement, outfitting, and stock levels
- Plans and owns an effective shipment process utilizing reporting and business analysis to maximize new product placement on the floor and in back of house; creates strategies for replenishment and recovery of sell-through and markdowns
- Contributes to a customer-first philosophy flexing schedule to the needs of the business and supporting operations and zone coverage as needed
Communication + Relationships
- Provides global product and visual feedback to Store Manager and District Manager; submits store environment photos to highlight merchandising and display updates
- Checks in with leadership to maintain communication and ensure completion of store directives and projects
- Embraces a culture of development by protecting time with direct reports and consistently delivering feedback for individual personal growth and succession planning
- Contributes to positive team morale through brand and store initiatives such as the SPARKED Journal, employee recognition, and team building activities
- Anthro brand fan
- 3+ years store visual merchandising and leadership experience
- Strong merchant skills and a history of delivering financial results
- Experience with floor planning
- Proven record of developing great talent
- Ability to work flexible hours to meet the needs of the store including nights, weekends, and holidays
URBN celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We are proud to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity or expression), religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, citizenship, service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic as established by law. We believe strongly in fostering a safe, fair and respectful work environment. To ensure compliance with our non-discrimination and anti-harassment policies, we offer anti-harassment training to managers and employees.
This position is located at 280 International Drive, Baltimore, Maryland, 21202 United States Role Summary:
The Visual Merchandising Manager directs the merchandising, product flow, and display while supporting daily store operations to create an inspiring and dynamic experience for the customer.
Role Responsibilities:Customer Experience
- Partners with store leadership in managing product flow and visual execution while empowering the team to prioritize the customer
- Takes a forward-thinking approach to the customer experience, in-store marketing, merchandising, and fostering a creative community to drive sales and create a compelling store environment
- Mentors the team to provide a frictionless customer experience by utilizing technology to transact in the moment; prioritizes omni services through all channels to exceed customer expectations
Leadership + Team Management
- Promotes an inclusive environment by representing and amplifying all voices, actively seeking and advocating different perspectives
- Sets clear objectives and expectations by coaching team members on analysis of business related to visual presentation to achieve department sales goals
- Supports the Store Brand Leader in identifying and onboarding external talent; invests in internal employee engagement to retain a diverse team and fuel internal growth
- Utilizes brand resources to teach standards of product flow and merchandising; develops teams’ product knowledge to appeal to the local customer
Visual + Business Operations
- Manages the visual direction from planning through execution to meet Company expectations, budgets, and timeline while strategizing according to individual store characteristics
- Assesses store business using Company reporting tools to identify merchant opportunities within product placement, outfitting, and stock levels
- Plans and owns an effective shipment process utilizing reporting and business analysis to maximize new product placement on the floor and in back of house; creates strategies for replenishment and recovery of sell-through and markdowns
- Contributes to a customer-first philosophy flexing schedule to the needs of the business and supporting operations and zone coverage as needed
Communication + Relationships
- Provides global product and visual feedback to Store Manager and District Manager; submits store environment photos to highlight merchandising and display updates
- Checks in with leadership to maintain communication and ensure completion of store directives and projects
- Embraces a culture of development by protecting time with direct reports and consistently delivering feedback for individual personal growth and succession planning
- Contributes to positive team morale through brand and store initiatives such as the SPARKED Journal, employee recognition, and team building activities
- Anthro brand fan
- 3+ years store visual merchandising and leadership experience
- Strong merchant skills and a history of delivering financial results
- Experience with floor planning
- Proven record of developing great talent
- Ability to work flexible hours to meet the needs of the store including nights, weekends, and holidays
URBN celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We are proud to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity or expression), religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, citizenship, service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic as established by law. We believe strongly in fostering a safe, fair and respectful work environment. To ensure compliance with our non-discrimination and anti-harassment policies, we offer anti-harassment training to managers and employees.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in director of visual merchandising jobs.
- 7 or more years of visual merchandising experience, including at least 2 years at a director or senior manager level
- Proven ability to develop and roll out brand visual standards across multiple store locations or regions
- Proficiency in space planning and planogram software such as AutoCAD, JDA, or Blue Yonder
- Strong cross-functional collaboration skills with buying, marketing, and store operations teams
- Experience managing and developing a team of visual merchandising managers or field coordinators
- Bachelor's degree in visual merchandising, interior design, fashion design, or a related field
Tips for Your Director of Visual Merchandising Job Search
Quantify floor impact in your resume
Hiring managers want to see outcomes, not duties. Translate your work into measurable results: sell-through lift after a planogram refresh, units moved after a display change, or reduced fixture costs from a layout redesign. Numbers make your resume stand out.
Build a portfolio with planogram samples
Many director of visual merchandising candidates skip the portfolio, but showing actual floor sets, mood boards, and before-and-after fixturing photos gives hiring teams something concrete to evaluate. Keep it brand-agnostic so retailers outside your current category can picture you in their stores.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists director of visual merchandising openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings by channel format
Retail formats hire for very different priorities. A fast-fashion chain needs speed and volume execution, while a luxury brand prioritizes editorial consistency. Read each posting for cues like 'fleet rollout' versus 'brand storytelling' and tailor your resume language to match the format, not just the category.
Prepare a walk-through for the case interview
Many visual merchandising director interviews include a store walk or a hypothetical floor reset. Practice narrating your decision process out loud: why you placed product at a specific height, how you used sight lines to drive traffic, and what you would change based on sales data.
Negotiate scope before accepting an offer
Before signing, clarify how many doors or regions you own, whether you have a dedicated VM team or rely on store associates, and what your capital budget for fixtures looks like. These details define the actual difficulty of the role and your ability to deliver results.
Director of Visual Merchandising Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most director of visual merchandisings?
Urban Outfitters, lululemon, and Anthropologie are hiring the most director of visual merchandisings right now, with openings concentrated in New York, California, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Roles at larger retailers tend to be tied to corporate headquarters or regional hub offices.
How many director of visual merchandising jobs are remote?
About 61% of director of visual merchandising openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with most remote-eligible roles focused on brand standards development, vendor management, and digital planogram creation rather than hands-on floor execution. Roles that require regular store visits or regional oversight are almost always on-site or hybrid.
How do you become a director of visual merchandising?
Most directors start as in-store visual stylists or coordinators, then move into regional or senior visual manager roles that add fleet oversight and team leadership responsibilities. Building fluency in planogram software, budget management, and cross-functional collaboration with buying and marketing teams are the typical stepping stones. A degree in visual merchandising, interior design, or fashion helps but is secondary to a strong portfolio of store-level and brand-level work.
Can I get a director of visual merchandising job with limited experience?
Moving directly into a director role with limited experience is uncommon, but candidates who have led a full seasonal reset for a multi-door fleet, owned a brand standards rollout, or managed a small VM team have made the jump earlier than peers. A sharp portfolio that shows strategic thinking, not just execution, closes the experience gap faster than tenure alone.
What does the director of visual merchandising interview process look like?
The process typically starts with a recruiter screen, followed by a hiring manager interview focused on leadership style and past brand work. A portfolio review or store walk exercise is common at the director level, where you are expected to narrate decisions in real time. Final rounds usually involve presentations to cross-functional stakeholders from marketing, buying, or store operations.
Where can I find and apply to director of visual merchandising jobs?
You can find and apply to director of visual merchandising jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience and category background, then apply directly to each one that fits.
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