Visual Merchandising and Sales Designer

Summary

Join Kitsch, a self-financed, female-owned global accessory brand, as their Visual Merchandising Designer! This mid-level role requires a highly skilled designer with retail design experience to create engaging visual merchandising solutions. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, manage multiple projects, and analyze consumer trends to elevate the Kitsch brand. The ideal candidate possesses strong organizational skills, proficiency in design software, and a compelling portfolio. Kitsch offers competitive pay and benefits, a dynamic team, and ample growth opportunities.

Requirements

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in retail design, preferably within the beauty, haircare, or CPG industries
• Proficiency in InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop, with working knowledge of photo retouching
• Skilled in presentation tools including PowerPoint, Canva, Google Slides, and Excel
• Strong portfolio showcasing innovative visual merchandising solutions and graphic design expertise
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Experience working with retail fixtures and a strong understanding of shopper behavior and visual marketing trends

Responsibilities

• Design and implement compelling visual merchandising displays that align with the Kitsch brand identity and resonate with our target audience
• Collaborate with sales, marketing, and product teams to support retail strategies, including in-store displays, seasonal campaigns, and trade show presentations
• Prepare visual assets and mockups for presentations using PowerPoint, Canva, and Google Slides
• Retouch images and create high-quality graphics for merchandising displays using Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign
• Partner with production teams to ensure the accurate execution of visual merchandising concepts in retail environments
• Analyze consumer trends and competitor strategies to inform innovative merchandising approaches
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timelines and budgets are met
• Regularly review and refine designs to optimize the customer experience and drive sales

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Visual Merchandising, or a related field

Benefits

• Competitive Pay/Benefits
• A dynamic team
• An open mind for new ideas
• Growth…growth and some more growth!