Mgr, Vis Merchandising

About The Crème Shop : The Crème Shop is a leading beauty brand based in Los Angeles, known for blending the best of K-Beauty innovation with playful, creative designs. We offer a wide range of products, ranging from thoughtful skincare to colorful cosmetics all crafted with quality ingredients and a commitment to cruelty-free practices. Our mission is to make beauty fun, inclusive and accessible to everyone. We invite professionals who share our passion for beauty and innovation to join our team, where creativity meets expertise.

About the Role :

We are seeking a creative and detail-oriented Visual Merchandising Manager to lead the strategy, development, and execution of visual merchandising initiatives across our retail partners, including Ulta, Target, Marshalls, Dillard’s, and other national and specialty retailers.

This role will be responsible for translating brand identity into compelling in-store presentations that drive sales, enhance brand awareness, and create a best-in-class consumer experience. The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of retail environments, fixture / display design, and shopper behavior — as well as the ability to collaborate cross-functionally with Sales, Marketing, Product Development, and external retail buyers to deliver innovative merchandising programs that align with brand and retail goals.

Key Responsibilities :

• Develop and execute visual merchandising strategies that elevate brand presence and support sell-through across retail accounts.
• Create and manage in-store visual displays, planograms, fixtures, and promotional setups in alignment with retailer guidelines and brand standards.
• Collaborate closely with Sales teams to understand each retailer’s merchandising requirements and seasonal promotional calendars.
• Partner with Marketing and Creative teams to ensure all merchandising aligns with brand storytelling, packaging updates, and campaign visuals.
• Work directly with Retail Buyers and Merchandising Teams to present concepts, secure approvals, and optimize visual impact within available shelf and display space.
• Oversee the design, production, and rollout of custom displays, tester units, and gondolas; manage vendors and ensure on-time execution.
• Conduct competitive analysis and in-store audits to evaluate category trends, brand visibility, and execution quality.
• Monitor and track the performance of merchandising programs and provide feedback for continuous improvement.
• Manage merchandising budgets, vendor quotes, and project timelines.
• Support special projects, product launches, and retail events as needed.

Qualifications :

• Bachelor’s degree in Visual Merchandising, Marketing, Design, or related field.
• 5–8 years of experience in visual merchandising or retail marketing, preferably in beauty, cosmetics, or CPG.
• Experience collaborating with major U.S. retailers (Ulta, Target, Marshalls, Dillard’s, etc.) and understanding their visual merchandising and compliance standards.
• Strong eye for design, brand storytelling, and spatial layout.
• Excellent project management and organizational skills; able to manage multiple initiatives with tight deadlines.
• Strong communication and presentation abilities with both internal teams and external retail partners.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign) and Microsoft Office.
• Experience with 3D visualization or display rendering tools a plus.
• Ability to travel domestically for retail visits, installations, and trade shows as needed.

Why Join Us?

• Play a key role in building and scaling a high-growth sales channel.
• Work with a dynamic, trend-forward brand at the center of K-Beauty.
• Collaborative team culture with direct visibility to senior leadership.

Our Benefits :

• Salary Range : $85,000-$110,000 per year DOE
• 15 days of PTO, 10 Paid Holidays Annually
• Eligible for medical benefits first of the month following 30 days of hire
• Company sponsored voluntary vision and dental plans
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Wellness incentive programs
• 50% off employee discount programs
• Monthly catered lunches

The Crème Shop is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, religion, citizenship, national origin / ancestry, physical / mental disabilities, military status or any other basis prohibited by law.

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