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Visual Merchandising Manager

Torrance, CA · On-site

Bachelor's degree in Visual Merchandising, Retail Design, Marketing, or a related field preferred. * Technical Skills: Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign), SketchUp ...

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How much do field visual merchandising jobs pay per hour?

As of May 29, 2026, the average hourly pay for field visual merchandising in the United States is $21.59, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.42 and $24.76 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Field Visual Merchandiser, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Field Visual Merchandiser, you need a strong understanding of visual design principles, retail operations, and often a degree in visual merchandising, fashion, or a related field. Familiarity with planogram software, inventory management systems, and digital photography tools is typically required. Excellent communication, creativity, and organizational skills help you effectively implement brand standards across multiple locations and collaborate with store teams. These skills and qualities are essential for driving sales, ensuring brand consistency, and delivering engaging in-store experiences.

How does a Field Visual Merchandiser typically collaborate with store teams to implement visual strategies across multiple locations?

Field Visual Merchandisers work closely with store managers and sales associates to ensure that brand standards and visual guidelines are consistently executed across all assigned locations. They regularly visit stores to provide hands-on training, give feedback, and adapt displays based on local customer preferences or inventory changes. Effective communication and relationship-building are essential, as the role involves coordinating with both in-store teams and head office visual departments. This collaboration helps maintain a cohesive brand image and increases the effectiveness of in-store promotions.

What is field visual merchandising?

Field visual merchandising involves overseeing and implementing visual merchandising strategies across multiple retail locations. Field visual merchandisers travel to different stores to ensure that displays, signage, and product placements are consistent with the brand’s guidelines and seasonal campaigns. They often train store staff, assess store layouts, and make recommendations for improvements to enhance the customer shopping experience and drive sales. This role combines creativity with practical execution skills and requires strong communication and organizational abilities.

What is the difference between Field Visual Merchandising vs Visual Merchandising?

AspectField Visual MerchandisingVisual Merchandising
CredentialsTypically requires experience in retail display and visual presentationRequires knowledge of design, retail standards, and sometimes certifications in visual design
Work EnvironmentPrimarily on-site at retail locations, stores, or trade showsOften office-based with site visits for setup and evaluation
Employer & Industry UsageUsed by retail chains, brand activations, and trade show companiesCommon in retail, fashion, and consumer goods industries

Field Visual Merchandising focuses on executing visual displays directly at retail locations, often involving on-site setup and adjustments. Visual Merchandising encompasses the broader planning, design, and strategy behind store layouts and displays, sometimes involving design work and planning from an office. Both roles are essential in retail branding but differ mainly in scope and work environment.

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Area Visual Manager San Diego - Cotton On USA

Area Visual Manager San Diego - Cotton On USA

Cotton On Group

San Diego, CA • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Posted 7 days ago

Job description

Job Description
Do you speak fashion? We're hiring! Let's chat!
Born in Australia, loved around the world.
At Cotton On, we know good style goes well beyond what's in your wardrobe. We're here to inspire, spark joy and bolster self-expression and creativity. We want our community to feel seen, heard and celebrated, and as a brand, we want to use our voice to make a positive difference in people's lives.
We're playfully rebellious, always optimistic, and driven to do good things together. Join our world and help shape the future of our brand.
Benefits You'll Love
  • 50% team member discount across all brands
  • Competitive pay
  • 24/7 wellness support
  • Performance & Peak incentives
  • Medical, Dental, Vision & more for you and your family
  • 401(k) matching + financial wellness support
  • Development opportunities with room to grow
  • Quarterly COG Awards & real-time recognition

About the Role
As the Area Visual Manager is responsible for leading and supporting Field Visual Merchandisers and store teams to bring our brand vision to life within their region. You will lead the execution of visual merchandising initiatives that engage and inspire our edit customer, ensuring consistent and impactful shopping experiences that drive commercial success. By maintaining Brand DNA and amplifying visual storytelling, you will create a cohesive in-store environment for our customers. Through leadership, coaching, and collaboration, you will empower store teams to confidently deliver visual excellence, building a culture of creativity, commercial agility, and ownership in visual presentation.
Must-Have Skills & Experience
  • Minimum 2-3 years' experience in visual merchandising, preferably within the retail industry
  • Proven ability to create, communicate, and implement visual concepts across multiple store locations
  • Strong commercial acumen and ability to translate visual merchandising into business results
  • Exceptional and clear communication skills
  • Positive "above the line" attitude with the ability to motivate and inspire others
  • Flexible and thrives on challenge and change
  • Embodies the company values with high trust, integrity, and honesty
  • Excellent time management and organizational skills
  • Strategic thinker with strong problem-solving abilities
  • Ability to lead a team to deliver visual excellence across all store locations
  • Knowledge of our brand DNA and the ability to execute a cohesive customer experience
  • Proficient in Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, and Word

My performance is measured on:
  • Achievement of region sales budget
  • Achievement of region NPS target
  • Achievement of engagement target
  • Alignment to Brand VM guidelines
  • Execution of VM standards and Brand guidelines
  • Alignment to Our Way

Key responsibilities:
Visual Merchandising Excellence
  • Lead the execution of brand VM direction across the area, ensuring alignment with national directives and showcasing newness in every shop.
  • Oversee and support Store Teams in executing visual standards that amplify the big idea and key outfits, enhancing brand identity and commercial performance.
  • Drive consistency in visual merchandising across all shops, ensuring clear sight-lines to hero products and key outfit storytelling.
  • Influence and support store teams to create impactful shopping experiences that drive traffic and convert customers in-store.
  • Partner with District & State Field Visual Merchandising Manager to deliver visual merchandising plans that maximise customer engagement and commercial impact.
  • Set priorities for the team based on operating rhythm expectations and business needs, ensuring a structured and effective approach to visual execution.

Brand & Customer Experience
  • Champion and protect brand DNA and identity, ensuring consistent visual execution across all stores.
  • Amplify in-store experiences by ensuring the big idea is clearly presented and storytelling is engaging and impactful.
  • Ensure creative elements, POS, and fixture flow contribute to a seamless and engaging customer journey.
  • Drive visual merchandising initiatives that enhance customer engagement, increase ATV, and boost conversion rates.
  • Ensure shops connect through cohesive storytelling, clear sight-lines, and impactful visual touchpoints.
  • Maintain safety standards by ensuring all visual displays are secure and customer pathways are clear.

Commercial & Operational Excellence
  • Utilise data and insights to make informed visual merchandising decisions that build the customer basket and drive ATV and multi through effective brand VM principles.
  • Analyse area sales performance and adjust visual actions to optimise product placement, fixture flow, and category performance.
  • Ensure VM initiatives effectively support trade actions, including seasonal launches, markdowns, and promotional events, while maintaining brand vm guidelines.
  • Maintain competitive awareness to showcase news, keep key looks fresh, and set us apart from others.
  • Collaborate with the District Visual Manager and State Field VM Manager to adapt and localise visual actions based on region-specific needs and sales performance.

Coaching & Team Development
  • Lead, coach, and develop Store Teams, ensuring they confidently implement the big idea and amplify key outfits in every shop.
  • Provide regular coaching, training, and feedback to store teams to build visual merchandising capability and maintain high brand standards.
  • Drive ownership and pride in visual presentation by encouraging initiative within the framework.
  • Drive team engagement by recognizing high performance and providing continuous learning opportunities.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
  • Ability to stand, walk, lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 lbs.
  • Ability to travel as needed (up to 20%)
  • Comfortable moving equipment, product, or props as needed for shoots.

Who are we?
Cotton On's purpose is to make a positive difference in people's lives. Born in Australia, Cotton On is a global fashion and lifestyle retailer with eight brands across 22 countries and 1,500 stores. Powered by 20,000 team members, who together with our customers, are making a positive impact through one life-changing Foundation. Taking their Aussie lifestyle to the world and delivering Good along the way, Cotton On brands offer youthful fashion and lifestyle products across women's, men's, kids, body, accessories and stationery.
We are proud of our diverse global workforce of 20,000 team members from countless nationalities, and we strongly welcome and encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply with us.
We are focused on bringing more voices, experiences and backgrounds to our workforce as we drive diverse and inclusive outcomes for our team and our customers.
If you have any individual needs in order to fully participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at hrusa@cottonon.com.au so we may support you in completing the job application process.
In addition, Cotton On Group will consider qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with local "Fair Chance" ordinances.
CA: This is a full time hourly position with a wage range of $24.00-$28.00/hr
About Us
From Australia to the world - The Cotton On Group (known in-house as COG) is Australia's largest global retailer. With 7 brands, 19 countries, 1500 stores and counting; we exist to make a positive difference in the lives of everyone we touch. Our people are optimistic, innovative and highly motivated; they share a genuine belief in themselves and others and they aren't afraid to think big.
About the Team
Cotton On is the founding brand of the Group and has grown to become a global fashion destination with over 600 stores worldwide. We thrive on delivering the trends of the moment (always with our own twist) and inspire our community to have fun with it. Our product offering includes womenswear, menswear and accessories.

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