Visual Merchandising Planner

Arc'teryx Equipment

Visual Merchandising Planner at Arc’teryx collaborating with various teams to develop visual merchandising directives. This role is pivotal in maintaining visual excellence across North America.

Posted 7/21/2026full-timeVancouver • 🇨🇦 CanadaMid-LevelSenior💰 CA$82,000 - CA$103,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Visual Merchandising principles, store layouts, and consumer journey, with a strong ability to create and execute visual merchandising directives. Possesses excellent project management, communication, and collaboration skills to drive innovation and elevate retail experiences.

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Visual MerchandisingProject ManagementAdobe Creative SuiteCross-Functional CollaborationConsumer Journey Understanding

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Hard Skills

Visual Merchandising PrinciplesStore LayoutsProduct PresentationMannequin StylingIn-Store Marketing StrategiesGraphic DesignRenderingSketch-UpFigma

Soft Skills

LeadershipTeamworkCreative Problem SolvingExcellent CommunicationOrganizational Skills

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeAdobe InDesignAdobe IllustratorAdobe Photoshop

Industry Keywords

RetailActive Apparel MarketConsumer EventsNew Store OpeningsSeason Launches

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Partner closely with the Merchandising, Planning, Allocation, and Retail Brand Marketing teams to deliver market-leading retail experiences.
Develop and execute monthly visual merchandising directives that define floor layouts, product presentation, mannequin styling, and in-store marketing strategies.
Translate the brand vision into clear, actionable standards and set the framework for visual excellence across the North American store fleet.
Inspire innovation, elevate store execution, and drive continuous improvement throughout our retail spaces.
Create, deliver, and train on evergreen brand standards and seasonal directives informed by collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Requirements

What you’ll need

You have a university degree in Visual Merchandising, Art & Design, Marketing or Business Management, or the equivalent experience in a corporate visual merchandising environment, or related retail role.
A solid understanding of visual merchandising principles, store layouts, and consumer journey.
You are passionate about Visual Merchandising and styling with an eye for detail, and you are keen to progress with a career in retail.
You have strong leadership and teamwork skills, able to facilitate work across many different internal departments and external key accounts and vendors.
You are proficient in Microsoft Office and Adobe Create Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop), with experience in rendering and/or graphic design programs such as Sketch-up and Figma (or a comparable program).
You are a creative problem solver, agile and can adapt to developing situations and provide solutions that work within our budget and timeline.
You have the ability to consistently evaluate and evolve existing processes, with a passion to innovate beyond existing concepts.
You have a highly collaborative working style and have the demonstrated ability to build cross-functional relationships and share in feedback loops.
You have excellent planning, organizing and project management skills and ability to multi-task and meet deadlines.
You have excellent communication skills both verbal and written and can clearly communicate from a strategic lens.
You are enthusiastic and creative with a flair for design and color with an interest in popular culture and current trends.
You have a strong understanding of the active apparel market and the key outdoor activities we make product for.
You are willing and able to travel within North America as required (core consumer events, new store openings, new season launches etc.).

Benefits

Comp & perks

Extended health, dental, and vision coverage, including mental health support, fertility benefits, gender-affirming care, and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
RRSP matching and eligibility for Arc'teryx Annual Incentive Plan and access to Employee Stock Purchase program (ESPP) where applicable.
Paid time off, wellness time, and No Wasted Day program (dedicated paid days to get outside & explore).
Parental leave top-up and a nesting period for new parents.
Professional development opportunities, Arc'teryx Academies (outdoor skill-building events), Employee Belonging Councils, and access to employee discounts and Pro Deals (exclusive discounted pricing on gear).