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The position collaborates closely with store teams, marketing, operations, and suppliers to design and maintain cohesive, impactful visual experiences across all locations.\nSpecifically, You Will:\nDesign and execute in-store displays, end caps and seasonal presentations that bring assortments to life and create a cohesive, engaging customer experience.\n\nCurate displays that connect related products and tell meaningful stories, helping customers easily discover solutions that meet their needs.\n\nCollaborate with marketing and merchandising teams to develop visual themes that support key campaigns, seasonal moments, and business initiatives.\n\nDevelop planograms and layouts that not only optimize product visibility but also guide customers naturally through the shopping journey.\n\nRefresh and evolve displays regularly to reflect emerging trends, new assortments, and shifting customer priorities.\n\nCoach and support store teams in maintaining visual presentation standards and ensuring displays are executed as intended.\n\nLeverage sales data and customer insights to evaluate the impact of visual storytelling and identify opportunities for improvement.\n\nSome of what you need:\nVisual merchandising courses or diploma.\n\nStrong visual eye with the ability to translate strategy and assortment into inspiring, solution-oriented displays.\n\nSolid understanding of store layouts, space planning, and how visual flow impacts the customer journey.\n\nHands-on approach and willingness to support in-store execution.\n\nSoftware skills an asset: design tools (ie. 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