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Boscov's

Visual Merchandising Specialist

Harrisburg, PA · On-site

  • Medical

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Boscov's Retail Visual Specialist Use your visual merchandising background to launch an exciting career in retail with one of the nation's leading retailers! Boscov's is a chain of full service ...

Boscov's

Visual Merchandising Specialist - FT

New Hartford, NY · On-site

$17/hr

  • Medical

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Boscov's Retail Visual Specialist - FT Use your visual merchandising background to launch an exciting career in retail with one of the nation's leading retailers! Boscov's is a chain of full service ...

Regency Management Services

Visual Merchandiser

Gaithersburg, MD · On-site

$18 - $20/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a passion for visual merchandising, high-end retail, fashion, home décor, or interior design who enjoys working in a collaborative, fast-paced ...

Regency Management Services

Visual Merchandiser

Lexington Park, MD · On-site

$16 - $20/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a passion for visual merchandising, high-end retail, fashion, home décor, or interior design who enjoys working in a collaborative, fast-paced ...

Wayfair

Retail Visual Merchandising Lead

Asbury Park, NJ · On-site

$22.25 - $23.75/hr

  • Medical

  • Retirement

Wayfair is hiring a Visual Merchandising Lead for our returns Outlet retail store in Ocean, NJ ! If you are looking for rapid growth, constant learning and dynamic challenges, Wayfair's Outlet store ...

Regency Management Services

Visual Merchandiser

Gaithersburg, MD · On-site

$18 - $20/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a passion for visual merchandising, high-end retail, fashion, home décor, or interior design who enjoys working in a collaborative, fast-paced ...

Regency Management Services

Visual Merchandiser

Glen Burnie, MD · On-site

$18 - $20/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a passion for visual merchandising, high-end retail, fashion, home décor, or interior design who enjoys working in a collaborative, fast-paced ...

Jack Flash

Retail Visual Merchandiser

Effingham, IL

  • Medical

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Position Summary The Retail Merchandising Specialist supports Jack Flash retail teams by executing creative, brand-right visual merchandising throughout our gift store locations. This role blends ...

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How much do retail visual merchandising jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 15, 2026, the average hourly pay for retail visual merchandising in the United States is $17.38, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.59 and $18.27 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a retail visual merchandiser, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Retail Visual Merchandiser, you need a keen eye for design, an understanding of consumer behavior, and often a background in visual merchandising, fashion, or retail management. Familiarity with planogram software, design tools like Adobe Creative Suite, and inventory management systems is typically required. Creativity, attention to detail, and strong communication skills help you create engaging displays and collaborate with sales teams. These competencies drive sales, enhance brand image, and improve the overall in-store customer experience.

What is retail visual merchandising?

Retail visual merchandising is the practice of designing and arranging store layouts, displays, and product placements to attract customers and encourage sales. It involves creating visually appealing environments that highlight products and communicate the store’s brand or message. Visual merchandisers use elements like lighting, color, signage, and props to enhance the shopping experience and guide customer behavior throughout the store.

What is the difference between Retail Visual Merchandising vs Retail Store Associate?

AspectRetail Visual MerchandisingRetail Store Associate
Primary RoleDesigning and implementing visual displays to attract customersAssisting customers, stocking shelves, and maintaining store cleanliness
Skills & CertificationsCreativity, design skills, knowledge of visual standardsCustomer service, communication, basic sales skills
Work EnvironmentDesign areas, store floors, visual display zonesSales floor, customer service areas
Industry UsageFashion retail, department stores, specialty shopsAll retail sectors including apparel, electronics, grocery

Retail Visual Merchandising focuses on creating appealing displays to enhance the shopping experience, while Retail Store Associates handle daily customer interactions and sales. Both roles are essential in retail, but they differ in responsibilities, skills, and work environment.

How does a retail visual merchandiser typically collaborate with store management and sales teams?

Retail Visual Merchandisers work closely with store management and sales teams to ensure that displays align with current promotions and drive customer engagement. They regularly communicate with managers to understand sales goals and adjust visual strategies accordingly. Collaboration also involves training store staff on maintaining displays and gathering feedback on customer reactions, helping to refine merchandising tactics and support overall store performance.
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Infographic showing various Retail Visual Merchandising job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 65% Full Time, 33% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 98% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $36,153 per year, or $17.4 per hour.

Retail Visual Merchandising Manager

TCWGlobal

Cupertino, CA • Hybrid

$65/hr

Full-time

This job post has expired 1 day ago. Applications are no longer accepted.

Job description

Title: Retail Visual Merchandising Manager (Contract)

Payrate: $65/hour

Duration: 6-month assignment

Hours: 40 hours/week | 5 days/week, 8 hours/day | Hybrid (onsite Tue/Wed/Thu)

Location: Cupertino, CA (Hybrid); also open to candidates based in Culver City, CA


Summary:

Retail is where brand strategy becomes real — and we're looking for a Retail Visual Merchandising Manager to make sure every store tells the story the way it's meant to be told. You'll bring a sharp eye and a steady hand to how flagship retail experiences come to life, translating product launches and seasonal resets into displays and layouts that feel intentional, polished, and on-brand from the moment customers walk in.

This role sits at the intersection of strategy and execution: you'll shape merchandising direction at scale while staying close enough to the details to make each store visit count. If you love the craft of visual merchandising as much as the operational rigor behind it, this is a great fit.


What You'll Do:

  • Create, maintain, and publish store layouts and detailed product planograms for product launches and merchandising resets
  • Partner with global and regional counterparts to ensure alignment across merchandising strategies
  • Apply regional and visual merchandising expertise to influence broader strategy while localizing to market-specific nuances
  • Identify opportunities to enhance the customer experience through field feedback, observation, and performance and space analysis
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to coordinate product launches and communicate visual merchandising strategy
  • Forecast and communicate accurate product and visual element counts for merchandising changes, partnering with fulfillment and operations teams to ensure materials are ready in every store
  • Develop and review store communications, including reset labor hours, merchandising setup guides, merchandising standards, and strategy guides


What You Bring:

  • Action-oriented with exceptional attention to detail and strong organizational skills
  • Thrives in ambiguous, fast-paced environments with the ability to independently lead and meet objectives
  • Able to drive the big picture and business strategy while seamlessly moving into tactical, detailed execution
  • Strong planning and time management skills with a future-oriented mindset
  • Proven ability to influence, build rapport, and develop relationships with partners at all levels
  • Strong cross-functional agility, with the ability to work effectively in a global organization, meet deadlines, and continuously improve strategies and processes
  • Strong process management and technical aptitude, with proven systems management experience
  • Retail and design experience delivering commercial results through compelling visual merchandising
  • Demonstrated passion for putting the customer first and crafting unique retail experiences
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills


Bonus Points If You Have:

  • Experience partnering with senior management and collaborating across diverse technical and creative teams
  • Project management or process improvement experience
  • A bachelor's degree; MBA a plus



TCWGlobal is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on age, ethnicity, gender, nationality, religious belief, or sexual orientation.

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