(USA) Manager II, Visual Merchandising Ecomm - Sty...

Position Summary...

What you'll do...

As Visual Merchandising Styling Manager you will play a key role in elevating the Walmart Associate and customer experience by:

• Translating omni channel trend initiatives to in-store brand experiences

• Supporting the development of Visual Merchandising Styling tools, resources, and brand guides at Home Office and Field

• Driving alignment & collaboration with Visual Operations, Retail Brand Experience (RBX), Merchant teams while implementing quarterly strategies.

Ideal candidates will be able to lead through ambiguity, foster connectivity with the cross-functional team (Merchandising, Space Planning, Marketing, Store Operations, etc.), educate and promote Walmart Visual as an essential function and be ready to roll-up their sleeves.   

You will make an impact by:   

• Develop seasonal Key Looks that provide a brand strategy roadmap for Visual Merchandising, Site Merchandising, and the Retail Brand Experience (RBX).​

• Visualize abstract and conceptual ideas based on balance, proportion, and color in a virtual environment.

• Build and foster relationships with Merchants, Design, and RBX partners, while leading division-wide styling concepts and direction to drive elevated presentations across stores.

• Understanding the translation of industry trends that ladder back to seasonal brand strategies and business objectives.

• Responsible for continued development, process management and consistent implementation of the styling strategy.

• Co-lead packaging of content with Visual Operations to ensure univariable guidance for in-store execution.

You will sweep us off our feet if:   

• You translate innovative thinking into innovative solutions that are grounded in fashion/trend knowledge and customer insights.   

• You operate with customer and store team centricity at the forefront.  

• You are always one step ahead and can quickly identify opportunities with Home Office process and store execution before they arise.

• You can effectively stretch across multiple functions (styling, merchandising, innovation, guest insights, store operations etc.) to support the broader team.

• You have the aptitude for building strong partnerships, presenting to, and influencing across all levels.

• You operate with customer and store team centricity at the forefront.

• You lead with an open mind to evolve the ways we work and achieve our business goals — always asking questions, challenging the status quo, championing diverse points of view, and applying new/diverse ways of thinking.

Preferred Qualifications:   

• 4-year college degree in Fashion/Styling, Visual Merchandising, Retail Marketing, or related field and/or equivalent work experience

• 5+ years of experience in Home Office Styling/Visual Merchandising

• 2+ years on set styling

• 2+ years of in-store retail experience

• Proven ability to effectively coach, build skillsets, and develop diverse and inclusive teams

• Comfortable self-motivating, self-directing, and building process and solutions when not defined

• Strong, quick, and thorough problem-solving skills within fast paced environments

• Possess strong organization and prioritization skills while remaining agile and calm under pressure

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suites

• Preferred experience in Adobe Creative

• Experience with Big Box Retailer or Campaign Marketing

• Portfolio highlighting comprehensive styling experience

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