Squishable

Senior Manager, Retail Visual Merchandising

Squishable

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: United States

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Salary

💰 $85,000 - $95,000 per year

Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • Drive retail visual strategy by originating and advancing retail store design concepts and in-store experiences for a fleet of stores across the country, including new store layouts, seasonal presentations, specialty installations, and reacting to the changing needs of an evolving brand.
  • Lead brand-focused design execution by creating and maintaining brand standards, visual and signage guidelines, and merchandising directives, ensuring consistency with brand identity and retail best practices.
  • Manage implementation across the fleet by overseeing the design of new store openings, remodels, and seasonal refreshes, working closely with cross-functional partners, external vendors, and store teams to source, fabricate and manage installation for fixtures and branding.
  • Inspire innovation and trend adoption by monitoring retail, design, and cultural trends to proactively evolve Squishable’s in-store experience and keep the brand fresh, fun, and relevant. Provide guidance and training to ensure standards are consistently upheld.
  • Lead and develop a team by managing and mentoring a small group of direct reports, fostering creativity and accountability while building strong collaboration with store and HQ partners.
  • Execute hands-on implementation by participating directly in bringing the visual strategy to life in stores, building fixtures, setting displays, and ensuring that design concepts translate seamlessly from plan to physical execution.

Requirements

  • 5–7 years of experience in multi-unit retail store design and visual merchandising management, with at least 1–2 years of experience managing a team.
  • Ideal candidates will have a background in gift, toy, or hard goods retail.
  • Strong working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator), Google Suite, and related design tools.
  • Understanding and familiarity with the use of a space design tool, such as SketchUp, or a willingness to learn
  • Strong project management, organizational, and communication skills; ability to balance creative vision with operational execution.
  • Up-to-date knowledge of retail design trends and best practices with the ability to apply them to a playful, brand-focused retail environment.
  • Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged periods of time and lift up to 40 lbs. unassisted.
  • Willingness to travel 50%-70% of the time across the U.S. to support store openings, installations, trainings, and visual rollouts.
Benefits
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental Insurance
  • Medical insurance (100% employer-paid option!)
  • Vision insurance
  • Paid time off (18 days of PTO per year, plus 2 floating holidays and 9 recognized company holidays!)
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
retail store designvisual merchandising managementproject managementspace designdesign executionbrand standardsseasonal presentationsfixture designinstallation managementtrend analysis
Soft Skills
creativityaccountabilitycollaborationcommunicationorganizational skillsleadershipmentoringinnovationadaptabilityproblem-solving