Manager, Visual Merchandising - Pottery Barn Kids & Pottery Barn Teen

About the TeamAre you passionate about our products and the role of Visual Merchandising to contribute to the overall product experience for the customer? Based in San Francisco, this position on behalf of Pottery Barn Kids and Pottery Barn Teen is responsible for maintaining the Visual Merchandising presentations and the visual lab process, ensuring it is in outstanding presentation mode at all times, setting up and taking down merchandise for photoshoots, obtaining merchandise for all photo shoots and walk-throughs. Regularly communicate and share information with various cross-functional teams as needed including cross-department teams including merchant leads, assistant buyers, merchandise coordinators, field visual leadership, and facilities teams.Overview of the Manager, Visual Merchandising roleThis position reports to the Director/Vice President and is part of the Visual Merchandising department. Special project assignments on an as-needed basis including new store openings, store refreshes, the board of directors, special marketing events, and more. The goal of the Visual Merchandising Manager is to contribute to providing the best visual merchandising presentations that achieve brand initiatives to drive the business and to inspire every customer in our stores.ResponsibilitiesEffectively perform operations functions, including all "back office" management procedures as necessaryMaintain needed inventory in the visual lab, including receiving and managing items needed for all visual presentationsWork closely with the Product Development, Merchandising and Retail Teams in order to plan and request inventory needed in advance of shoots/walk-throughs and all presentationsContinually seek out inspiration, trends, and ways to elevate the product and its presentationsResponsible for set-ups and breakdowns of all floorset presentationsOperate a computer and communicate via telephoneTransport materials and equipment and lift, move and carry objects up to 50 pounds on a limited basisCriteria5+ years of corporate visual merchandising experienceExperience with home furnishings preferredExcellent organizational, communication, time management, and prioritization skillsA highly innovative and passionate individual with a track record for creating, partnering, and delivering in-store merchandising experiencesDemonstrate commitment to high professional ethical standards; ensure the safety of items in the visual lab including the stock roomPeople relationship skills; ability to provide direction to merchant teams and visual team members as needed; ability to take direction and communicate issues or problemsStrong negotiation and problem-solving skillsCreative thinker in regards to the strategic process that aligns with brand goalsWorks well in a team environment and autonomouslyAgility in working for a rapidly changing fast-paced companyAdobe Suite programs (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Bridge), Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Zoom and Teams software platformsAbility to lift and carry medium to large items weighing up to 70 lbs safely, utilizing appropriate equipment and safety techniquesAbility to climb ladders and work from heightsAbility to travel to storesValid driver's licenseThe expected starting pay range for this position is $80,000 - $90,000 annually. Applicable pay ranges may differ across markets. Actual pay will be determined based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law. In addition to competitive pay, compensation may include a variety of other components like benefits, paid time off, merit, and bonus opportunities.

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