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Job Summary
We are seeking a talented and innovative Visual Merchandiser & Set Designer Intern to join our dynamic retail and branding team. In this role, you will be responsible for creating compelling visual displays that enhance brand identity, attract customers, and elevate the shopping experience. Your expertise in layout design, interior aesthetics, and display arrangement will be essential in developing engaging environments that align with brand guidelines and marketing strategies. The ideal candidate will possess a strong creative vision, technical proficiency with design software, and excellent communication skills to collaborate effectively across departments.
Key responsibilities include conceptualizing and executing retail store displays, managing store layout designs, developing planograms, and ensuring visual consistency across all merchandising outlets. You will also contribute to branding initiatives through innovative visual solutions, oversee inventory management related to display materials, and lead merchandising projects from conception to completion. This position offers an exciting opportunity to influence the visual storytelling of our brand while working in a fast-paced retail environment.
Responsibilities
- Design and develop visually appealing retail displays that align with brand guidelines and marketing objectives using tools such as SketchUp, AutoCAD, Adobe Illustrator, and Adobe Photoshop.
- Create detailed layout plans and planograms to optimize store space, enhance customer flow, and maximize sales potential.
- Collaborate with marketing teams to implement branding strategies through compelling visual presentations and display concepts.
- Manage the entire process of merchandising display arrangement, including sourcing materials, overseeing installation, and maintaining display standards.
- Develop innovative set designs for promotional events or seasonal campaigns that captivate audiences and reinforce brand identity.
- Maintain knowledge of retail merchandising procedures, store layout management, inventory control, and pricing strategies.
- Lead team efforts in managing store merchandising operations while fostering a creative environment focused on visual excellence.
- Ensure all displays adhere to brand guidelines while incorporating current trends in fashion retail and interior design.
- Utilize software such as Adobe InDesign for presentation layouts and Adobe Creative Suite for comprehensive visual design projects.
- Communicate effectively with cross-functional teams to ensure timely execution of visual projects within budget constraints.
Experience
- Proven experience in visual merchandising, set design, or interior design within the retail or fashion industry.
- Strong proficiency with design software including SketchUp, AutoCAD, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, and Adobe InDesign.
- Experience with layout design, merchandising display arrangement, planogram development, and store layout management.
- Knowledge of branding principles and ability to translate brand identity into compelling visual concepts.
- Familiarity with retail math, inventory management practices, pricing strategies, and retail sales procedures.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines through excellent time management skills.
- Effective communication skills in multiple languages are a plus for engaging diverse customer bases.
- Prior experience in managing store merchandising operations or leading visual teams is highly desirable.
Join our team as a Visual Merchandiser & Set Designer to craft inspiring retail environments that captivate customers worldwide. Your creativity will play a vital role in shaping our brand's presence across various platforms while delivering exceptional shopping experiences.
Pay: $19.00 - $23.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
Work Location: In person
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- Technology & Software
- Retail
- Education
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in visual designer jobs.
- Proficiency in Figma, Adobe Illustrator, and Photoshop
- Portfolio demonstrating brand, digital, or marketing design work
- 2 to 5 years of professional visual design experience
- Strong understanding of typography, color theory, and layout principles
- Experience designing for both print and digital formats
- Bachelor's degree in graphic design, visual communication, or a related field
Tips for Your Visual Designer Job Search
Tailor your portfolio to each role
Hiring managers for visual designer roles scan portfolios in seconds. Reorder your case studies so the work most relevant to that company's industry or output type, whether brand, digital, or motion, appears first rather than your personal favorites.
Label your tools clearly on your resume
Visual designer job listings often filter by specific software. Call out every tool you use, including Figma, Illustrator, After Effects, and any prototyping or motion tools, in a dedicated skills section so you clear automated screening before a human ever reads your resume.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists visual designer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target job titles beyond the obvious
Many visual designer positions are posted under titles like brand designer, digital designer, or product designer. Searching only for 'visual designer' misses a large share of relevant openings, so cast your search wider to catch all the roles that match your skills.
Prepare a process walkthrough for interviews
Visual designer interviews almost always include a portfolio review where you walk through your thinking, not just the final output. Practice narrating one project from brief to final delivery, covering the decisions you made and why, so you can do it confidently under pressure.
Negotiate with your portfolio as proof
When negotiating an offer, reference the specific complexity or business impact of work in your portfolio. Pointing to a rebrand you led or a campaign that scaled gives you a concrete basis for your ask rather than relying on market data alone.
Visual Designer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most visual designers?
The companies hiring the most visual designers right now include LegalZoom, Pack, and Datadog, with the largest share of openings in California, New York, and Washington, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Tech companies and large consumer brands tend to maintain the deepest pipelines of visual design roles.
How many visual designer jobs are remote?
About 70% of visual designer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of September 2026, making it one of the more remote-friendly design disciplines. Brand and digital marketing-focused roles tend to offer the most location flexibility, while in-house roles at product companies more often require some on-site presence.
How do you become a visual designer?
Most visual designers start with a degree or certificate in graphic design, visual communication, or a related field, then build a portfolio through coursework, freelance projects, or personal work. Getting proficient in industry-standard tools like Figma and Adobe Creative Suite is essential. Many break in through agency internships, in-house junior roles, or by freelancing until they have enough portfolio work to apply competitively.
Can you get hired as a visual designer with little experience?
Yes, entry-level visual designer roles exist, but employers will focus almost entirely on your portfolio rather than your years on the job. Build your portfolio with real-looking projects, even if they're spec work or personal briefs, and show a range of output types. Applying to smaller agencies, startups, or contract roles is often the fastest way to get your first professional credit.
What does the visual designer interview process look like?
Most visual designer interviews start with a portfolio review where you walk through your process on two or three projects. A design challenge or take-home assignment is common at mid-stage, asking you to solve a real brief under time constraints. Final rounds typically involve a presentation to the broader team and a conversation about how you handle feedback, revisions, and working within brand guidelines.
Where can I find and apply to visual designer jobs?
You can find and apply to visual designer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience and specialization, then apply directly to each one that fits.
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