Visual Merchandiser

Retail Visual Merchandiser

Russell Tobin & Associates is currently seeking a Visual Specialist to work for one of our well-recognized retail and e-commerce clients. Prior retail visual merchandising experience is required!

Contract: 3 month contract with possible extension

Location: Reynoldsburg, OH - Hybrid, but be flexible on what days are in office

Pay Rate: $27.00 - $35.10 per hour on W2

Job Description

This role is responsible for creating and contributing to visual strategies that will evolve the retail experience, support Brand Equity and ensure customer-centric storytelling that translates across our stores. Collaborates with cross-functional teams (i.e. Creative Marketing, Merchants and Visual Communications) to ensure optimal profitability and in-store experience. Responsible for supporting the development and execution of projects from initial concept to in-store delivery.

TOP SKILLS

Time management

50% operational / 50% visual

Prioritizing

QUALIFICATIONS:

3-5 years of visual merchandising experience

Ability to multi-task, self-manage multiple projects, meet quickly-approaching deadlines, and adapt to quickly shifting priorities.

Attention to detail with strong written and verbal communication skills.

Be a self-starter that can work both independently and in a collaborative environment producing accurate work.

Advanced understanding of implementing product positioning strategies.

Experienced in Window operating system, working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, and experience using IWD merchandising software or equivalent.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Creates brand-elevating visual merchandising presentations to drive traffic and conversion.

Implements creative concepts for the transformation project.

Prioritizes multiple projects and reports to Sr. Visual Specialist to meet all visual/marketing milestones.

Delivers consistent, innovative and merchandising solutions that improve the in-store experience, drive traffic, and meets Brand objectives.

Collaborates with merchants to bring product assortments to life and ensure cross-functional alignment.

Visits stores to understand the customer needs in order to identify go-forward opportunities.

80% of job responsibility will require virtual store design programming and developing in-store visual merchandising for select store formats.

Must be authorized to work in the United States

Why Join?

This role offers the chance to impact financial performance, gain exposure to strong leadership principles, and grow professionally—all with competitive pay and potential for long-term engagement.

Russell Tobin and it's affiliates offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance and employee discounts with preferred vendors.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Russell Tobin and it's affiliates are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of the race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Fair Chance Employment

Russell Tobin and it's affiliates are a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including, the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances.

Accommodations

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us.

Only applicable for San Francisco Candidates: Under the San Francisco Lactation in the Workplace Ordinance, we will provide written notice of lactation accommodation rights, and this notice will automatically be given upon hiring, any inquiry of parental leave or lactation accommodation.