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Thuma

Director, Visual Merchandising

San Francisco, CA · Hybrid

$3.0K/wk

The Director will connect merchandising, space planning, storytelling, store operations, store sales and customer experience, while establishing the standards and ways of working that ensure every ...

Thuma

Director, Visual Merchandising

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$3.0K/wk

The Director will connect merchandising, space planning, storytelling, store operations, store sales and customer experience, while establishing the standards and ways of working that ensure every ...

Thuma

Director, Visual Merchandising

San Francisco, CA · Hybrid

$3.0K/wk

The Director will connect merchandising, space planning, storytelling, store operations, store sales and customer experience, while establishing the standards and ways of working that ensure every ...

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Buying Director

Pacific Grove, CA · On-site

$118K - $130K/yr

This leader will shape both long-term merchandising vision and near-term opportunities, driving ... Required Skills: * Bachelor's degree required * 8-10+ years Buying Experience with direct ...

Buck Mason

Director of Visual Presentation

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$125K - $150K/yr

Collaborate between design, merchandising, and retail teams to effectively communicate vision from concept through customer experience * Lead the design and development of effective fixtures and ...

CROSSMARK1

Merchandiser

Novato, CA · On-site

$20 - $23.50/hr

Retail Merchandising Representative As a retail merchandiser, you will be ensuring that a proper ... Additional Information - Bring in Extra Income!!! - Weekly pay with Direct Deposit available ...

The People Brand

Women's Merchandiser

Carlsbad, CA · On-site

$80K - $90K/yr

Work with the Director of Merchandising on the planning, development, and execution of an organization's merchandise strategy. This role involves analyzing market trends, and making data-driven ...

AEG

Sr. Director, Retail & Merchandise

Sacramento, CA · On-site

The Senior Director, Retail & Merchandise provides strategic leadership for Sacramento Basketball Holdings multi-brand, omni-channel retail business supporting the Sacramento Kings, Sacramento River ...

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What is a merchandiser director?

Merchandiser Directors are senior professionals responsible for developing and overseeing merchandising strategies within a retail organization. They manage product selection, pricing, and placement to maximize sales and profitability while ensuring alignment with company goals and market trends. Their role often includes leading cross-functional teams, analyzing sales data, and collaborating with suppliers. Merchandiser Directors play a crucial part in shaping the overall product assortment and customer experience in stores or online.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a merchandiser director?

To thrive as a Merchandiser Director, you need a deep understanding of merchandising strategy, product lifecycle management, and strong analytical skills, typically supported by a bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or a related field. Expertise with retail management systems, inventory planning tools, and data analytics platforms is highly valuable. Leadership, negotiation, and effective communication skills help you manage teams, collaborate with suppliers, and drive cross-functional initiatives. These competencies are crucial for optimizing product assortments, driving profitability, and ensuring market competitiveness.

What are the main challenges a merchandiser director faces when aligning product assortment with market trends?

A Merchandiser Director must balance historical sales data, emerging market trends, and inventory constraints to create a product assortment that resonates with target customers. One key challenge is predicting shifts in consumer preferences and swiftly adapting the assortment plan while minimizing excess stock or missed sales opportunities. This often requires close collaboration with buying, planning, and marketing teams, as well as strong analytical skills to interpret data and market intelligence. Staying agile and fostering open communication across departments are essential for success in this role.

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Infographic showing various Merchandiser Director job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 85% Full Time, 10% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 91% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution.

Director, Visual Merchandising

Thuma

San Francisco, CA • Hybrid

$3.0K/wk

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 8 days ago

Job description

Thuma is seeking a strategic, highly creative, and operationally rigorous Director of Visual Merchandising to bring our merchandising strategy to life across our retail portfolio.

This role will create the physical manifestation of Thuma's merchandising strategy - translating product priorities into compelling, intuitive, and commercially productive environments that create a sense of Oasis for every customer.

This is not solely a styling role. The Director will connect merchandising, space planning, storytelling, store operations, store sales and customer experience, while establishing the standards and ways of working that ensure every store is consistently the best representation of Thuma.

You Will
  • Translate merchandising strategy into clear floor plans, product adjacencies, visual presentations, and compelling product stories.
  • Create elevated, warm, and unmistakably Thuma environments while thoughtfully adapting to each store's architecture, market, and customer.
  • Develop and maintain practical visual standards for space planning, product placement, styling, signage, lighting, replenishment, maintenance, and daily recovery.
  • Own store layouts, capacity plans, and vignette development using professional space-planning and visualization tools, including clear 2D plans, 3D visualizations, mockups, and technical drawings.
  • Use sales, productivity, customer behavior, and inventory insights to continuously improve layouts, density, category placement, product storytelling, and space productivity.
  • Establish floor-set calendars, installation plans, approval processes, and communication tools that allow teams to execute with clarity, speed, and precision.
  • Lead the visual execution of new stores, remodels, product launches, seasonal updates, installations, and branded activations.
  • Partner cross-functionally with Merchandising, Product, Retail, Brand, Creative, Store Design, Construction, Planning, Supply Chain, and Operations to create one cohesive customer experience.
  • Build scalable systems, including visual directives, launch toolkits, photo standards, store-review cadences, and feedback loops.
  • Train and coach retail leaders and store teams to understand the intent behind the merchandising strategy and sustain the standard every day.
  • Travel regularly to stores and installations, work hands-on when needed, identify gaps quickly, and drive issues through resolution.
This Might Describe You
  • 8+ years of progressive experience in visual merchandising, retail design, space planning, or a related discipline within a design-led retail environment.
  • A portfolio demonstrating exceptional taste, strong spatial judgment, commercial thinking, and the ability to translate merchandising and brand strategy into physical environments.
  • Proficiency in space-planning and visualization tools such as AutoCAD, SketchUp, Revit, Adobe Creative Suite, or comparable platforms.
  • A strong understanding of retail merchandising fundamentals, including customer journey, sightlines, product adjacencies, density, storytelling, replenishment, and space productivity.
  • Experience leading new-store openings, remodels, floor sets, installations, seasonal transitions, and execution across multiple locations.
  • The ability to use performance data while balancing commercial, brand, design, and customer considerations.
  • Strong project-management and communication skills, with the ability to align cross-functional partners and translate strategy into clear direction for field teams.
  • A high bar for quality, a low-ego and collaborative working style, and the confidence to challenge work that does not meet the standard.
  • Comfort moving fluidly between strategy and hands-on execution in a fast-growing environment.
  • The ability and willingness to travel regularly and work outside standard hours during installations, openings, or critical resets when needed.
Why Join Us
  • 401(k): Participation in our 401(k) program with company matching up to 6% of your contributions.
  • Benefits*: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with generous employer contributions, 100% paid parental leave, and company-sponsored One Medical and WellHub memberships.
  • Equity: Participation in employee stock option plan.
  • Flexible by Design: We operate with a high-performance mindset, paired with thoughtful flexibility-flexible hours, flexible PTO, and a hybrid approach that supports both focus and balance.
  • Time to Recharge: Enjoy 13 company holidays each year to rest, reset, and celebrate what matters most.
  • Employee Discount**: 40% off almost all Thuma products.
  • Cell Phone Stipend: $100 per month to support work-related phone use.
  • Commute Reimbursement: Up to $150 per month for commuting to our office.
  • Room Upgrade: A complimentary product credit upon joining, valued at up to $3,000.
 
** Some exclusions may apply
* Eligibility for compensation, benefits, and perks may vary based on employment status (e.g., full-time, part-time, temporary), work schedule, and applicable holiday policies, and are subject to the terms of the relevant plans and company guidelines.
$175,000 - $210,000 a year
Thuma provides an estimate of the compensation for roles that may be hired as required by state regulations. Compensation may vary based on (a) location, as Thuma factors in specific location when benchmarking compensation for most roles; (b) individual candidate skills and qualifications; and (c) individual candidate experience.
 
Additionally, Thuma leverages current market data to determine compensation, so posted compensation figures are subject to change as new market data becomes available. The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Thuma reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

Who We Are

Thuma is a modern design company specializing in furniture and home goods. We believe simplicity is the ultimate luxury. That the details matter. And that good design is good hospitality.

We recognize that people come with a wealth of knowledge and are talented beyond the scope of a functional role. If this sounds like you, we encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't precisely match our job description. We hire for integrity, initiative, collaborative spirit, open mindedness, and willingness to learn. 

Thuma is dedicated to going above and beyond to bring people with diverse perspectives and unique experiences together to do great work. We strive to create a sense of belonging by creating an inclusive culture where everyone can be their authentic self and by treating each and every team member with kindness, equity, and respect, always.

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