Manager, Visual Merchandising - Styling

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

Minimum Qualifications...
Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications.
Bachelor's degree in Business, Communications, Fine Arts, or related field and 1 years' experience in merchandising, marketing, operations, or related field OR 3 years' experience in merchandising, marketing, operations, or related field.
Preferred Qualifications...
Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.
Leading cross-functional teams, Managing Visual Merchandising projects., Merchandising, marketing, or related field., Print production., Visual merchandising or related creative field.
Primary Location...
221 RIVER ST, HOBOKEN, NJ 07030, United States of America