Visual Designer Jobs in New York

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