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Visual Lead - Old Town Alexandria

Alexandria, VA

Maintains strategic product presentation and merchandising by ensuring product recovery, restock, destock, and making visual merchandising change in accordance with directive and with partnership of ...

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As of Aug 16, 2026, the average hourly pay for visual merchandising in Virginia is $21.40, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.28 and $24.57 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is visual merchandising?

Visual merchandising is the practice of designing and arranging retail spaces, displays, and product placements to enhance the shopping experience and drive sales. Visual merchandisers use a combination of color, lighting, signage, and layout to attract customers and communicate brand identity. Their work aims to make products more appealing and accessible, ensuring that the store environment encourages purchases. This role requires creativity, an eye for design, and an understanding of consumer behavior.

What is the difference between Visual Merchandising vs Visual Merchandiser?

AspectVisual MerchandisingVisual Merchandiser
Role FocusDevelops overall visual strategies and concepts for retail displaysExecutes visual displays and setups based on strategies
ResponsibilitiesDesigns store layouts, plans, and visual themesBuilds and arranges displays, manages visual presentation
CredentialsOften requires design or retail experience, certifications varyTypically needs retail or design experience, sometimes certifications
Work EnvironmentOffice and store environments, collaborative with marketing teamsPrimarily in retail stores, hands-on display work

Visual Merchandising involves creating the overall visual strategy for retail spaces, while a Visual Merchandiser focuses on implementing and building those visual displays on the ground. Both roles are essential in retail branding and customer experience, but they differ in scope and responsibilities.

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

To thrive as a Visual Merchandiser, you need a strong sense of design, creativity, and an understanding of retail marketing principles, often supported by a degree in visual merchandising, design, or related fields. Familiarity with design software such as Adobe Creative Suite, planogram systems, and point-of-sale analytics tools is typically required. Strong communication, attention to detail, and time management skills help individuals effectively execute displays and collaborate with store teams. These skills are crucial for creating visually compelling environments that attract customers and drive sales.

How does a visual merchandiser typically collaborate with store management and sales teams to optimize product displays?

Visual Merchandisers work closely with store managers and sales associates to ensure that product displays align with sales strategies and promotional campaigns. Regular communication helps them understand which products need to be featured prominently and which layouts drive customer engagement. They often coordinate with the sales team to gather feedback on customer preferences and adjust displays accordingly. This collaborative approach not only enhances the shopping experience but also supports overall store performance and sales goals.

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Infographic showing various Visual Merchandising job openings in Virginia as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 64% Full Time, 29% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 4% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 92% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $44,515 per year, or $21.4 per hour.

Visual Merchandising Specialist | Old Town | 35 hours per week

Lululemon

Alexandria, VA • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 22 days ago

Lululemon Athletica rating

7.5

Company rating: 7.5 out of 10

Based on 137 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

10th of 104 rated fashion retailers

Job description

Description & Requirements
Who We Are
lululemon is an innovative performance apparel company for yoga, running, training, and other athletic pursuits. Setting the bar in technical fabrics and functional design, we create transformational products and experiences that support people in moving, growing, connecting, and being well. We owe our success to our innovative product, emphasis on stores, commitment to our people, and the incredible connections we make in every community we're in. As a company, we focus on creating positive change to build a healthier, thriving future. In particular, that includes creating an equitable, inclusive and growth-focused environment for our people.
Job Summary
The Visual Merchandising Specialist is responsible for ensuring company directed visual merchandising (VM) strategies and standards are brought to life. This role executes product presentation, styling, and in-store marketing elements to optimize guests' (i.e., customers) experiences. The Visual Merchandising Specialist implements key product stories, product placement strategies, and sell-through strategies by managing merchandise changes as well as product display and mannequin styling, in accordance with company standards and adapted to the individual store need. They also deliver a world-class guest experience on the floor.
Core Responsibilities of the Job
  • Collaborate with store leadership to bring VM presentation and guest experience to life on the floor.
  • Optimize guests' experiences through consistent implementation of brand standards in key product stories, product placement strategies, and intuitive store navigation for a world-class, guest-centric experience.
  • Execute powerful and visually appealing product presentation in accordance with company standards to enhance the guest experience and drive store sell through.
  • Execute VM flips, including window activations, mannequin styling, signage and label updates, and seasonal or weekly merchandise changes as well as company-driven product initiatives and campaigns, as directed.
  • Connect with guests on the floor to assess their unique needs, provide technical product education, and incorporate omnichannel programs into a seamless end-to-end guest experience.
  • Provide direct feedback and in-the-moment training related to brand standards, product placement, and visual display techniques to support team members ongoing learning and development.
  • Contribute to a respectful and inclusive team environment by establishing supportive working relationships with team members.
    • Job Requirements
    Eligibility
    • Must be legally authorized to work in the country in which the store is located
    • Must have the ability to travel to assigned store with reliable transportation methods
    Schedule/Availability
    • The work schedule can vary based on store needs
    • Shifts are typically scheduled: mornings, afternoons, evenings, weekends, and holidays
    • In addition, during peak timeframes, special events, or other circumstances, the schedule may include early mornings or late nights/overnights for some employees
    Experience
    • 1 year of retail or sales work experience
    • Some education or experience with visual merchandising, fashion merchandising, graphic design, interior design, space planning or related field
    Job Assets (i.e., nice to have; not required)
    • Education: High school diploma/GED/equivalent, or above; training or degree in design or a related field
    • Experience (not necessarily the focus of a role): retail product merchandising, visual merchandising, or inventory management; managing projects, processes, or administering part of a business operation
    • For Experiential stores with food/beverage service only: Food safety and/or liquor service certification
    What We Look For
    • Inclusion & Diversity: Creates/supports an inclusive environment that values/celebrates differences
    • Integrity: Behaves in an honest, fair, and ethical manner
    • Visual Design and Styling: Understands and is interested in color theory, visual display composition, and styling/placement techniques and how to apply that knowledge
    • Collaboration and Teamwork: Works productively with and supports others to achieve common goals; seeks connections, partnerships, and diverse perspectives
    • Attention to Detail: Is careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks
    • Self-Leadership: Takes personal responsibility for own actions; inspires others to buy-in and actively support goals and initiatives
    • Adaptability/Agility: Navigates uncertainty and ambiguity and can change priorities in a fast-paced environment; recovers quickly from setbacks
    • Interactive Communication: Conveys information effectively and understands information shared while interacting with others
    Work Context (e.g., environment, interactions, physical)
    • Work involves moving through the store, sometimes with bright lights and loud music in the front of house
    • Work is accomplished as part of a team, sometimes independently, and sometimes using a computer or other technical devices
    • Work involves moving boxes, fixtures and mannequins weighing up to 30 lbs (13.6 kg) as well as bending, reaching, stretching, and sometimes using ladders to reach materials or adjust presentation elements
    Compensation & Benefits Package
    Base Pay Range: $22.50 - $25.89/hour, subject to minimum wage in the location
    Target Bonus: $2.00/hour
    Total Target Base Pay Range: $24.50 - $27.89/hour
    lululemon's compensation offerings are grounded in a pay-for-performance philosophy that recognizes exceptional individual and team performance. The base pay offered is based on market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and internal equity. As part of our offerings, employees in this position are eligible for our competitive bonus program, subject to program eligibility requirements.
    At lululemon, investing in our people is a top priority. We believe that when life works, work works. We strive to be the place where inclusive leaders come to develop and enable all to be well. Recognizing our teams for their performance and dedication, other components of our total rewards offerings include support of career development, wellbeing, and personal growth:
    • Extended health and dental benefits, and mental health plans
    • Paid time off
    • Savings and retirement plan matching
    • Generous employee discount
    • Fitness & yoga classes
    • Parenthood top-up
    • Extensive catalog of development course offerings
    • People networks, mentorship programs, and leadership series (to name a few)
    Note: The incentive programs, benefits, and perks have certain eligibility requirements. The Company reserves the right to alter these incentive programs, benefits, and perks in whole or in part at any time without advance notice.

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