Summary

Join SKIMS as the VP of Visual Merchandise, a dynamic leadership role that fuses creativity and strategy to redefine retail experiences. In this position, you will craft and implement innovative visual merchandising strategies that reflect SKIMS' core values and resonate with a diverse, global customer base. As a key member of the leadership team, you’ll collaborate across design, marketing, and sales functions to elevate the brand’s presence in physical and digital retail spaces.

This role offers an unparalleled opportunity to shape the aesthetic and operational framework of SKIMS’ retail footprint, ensuring an immersive, inclusive, and impactful customer journey. You’ll lead a team of talented visual merchandisers, fostering innovation and growth while working on cutting-edge projects that enhance both brand and personal development.

If you are passionate about blending fashion with purpose and have a track record of creating transformative retail experiences, this is your chance to make a meaningful impact with a brand that values innovation, inclusivity, and excellence.

Responsibilities

Visual Merchandising Strategy: Develop and implement forward-thinking visual merchandising strategies that align with SKIMS’ brand ethos, ensuring an elevated and cohesive customer experience across all retail platforms.
Leadership & Team Development: Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing visual merchandising team, fostering creativity, professional growth, and a collaborative culture.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with marketing, design, retail operations, and sales teams to create visually engaging and cohesive product presentations for new launches, seasonal campaigns, and special projects.
Retail & Display Innovation: Strategically plan store layouts, window displays, and in-store experiences to captivate audiences, increase foot traffic, and drive sales conversions.
Global Standards & Execution: Oversee the development and implementation of global visual merchandising guidelines to ensure consistent brand representation across all markets, both physical and digital.
Data-Driven Insights: Analyze market trends, consumer behavior, and performance data to refine visual merchandising strategies, ensuring continuous innovation and measurable business impact.
Vendor & Budget Management: Source, negotiate, and manage vendor relationships for display materials, maintaining high-quality standards within budget constraints.
Diversity & Inclusion Advocacy: Ensure visual merchandising practices embrace diversity and inclusion, reflecting SKIMS’ commitment to representing and resonating with a broad audience.

Requirements

Proven expertise in developing and executing visually compelling merchandising strategies in a retail environment, with a strong focus on brand alignment and customer engagement.
Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams in delivering innovative display concepts that drive customer interaction and revenue growth.
Deep understanding of market trends, consumer behavior, and data analytics to inform merchandising strategies and forecast future needs.
Experience collaborating across design, production, and marketing teams to ensure seamless storytelling through merchandise presentation.
Strong leadership skills with a track record of mentoring and developing high-performing teams.
Proficiency in digital tools for creating virtual merchandising plans, prototypes, and layouts.
Exceptional project management skills, including the ability to oversee complex projects from concept to execution while meeting deadlines and objectives.
Ability to manage global merchandising standards while balancing regional and cultural nuances.

Skills

Creative Direction: Ability to conceptualize and execute visionary retail displays.
Strategic Planning: Forward-thinking approach to retail and customer experience design.
Trend Analysis: Expertise in identifying and leveraging market and consumer trends.
Visual Storytelling: Skill in curating cohesive, narrative-driven merchandising presentations.
Team Leadership: Proven experience mentoring and managing diverse teams.
Collaboration: Strong interpersonal skills for cross-departmental partnerships.
Budget Management: Expertise in sourcing, negotiating, and managing display resources effectively.
Innovation: Commitment to pushing boundaries and redefining industry standards.
Digital Proficiency: Knowledge of tools and software for creating virtual merchandising prototypes.
Global Mindset: Understanding and integrating diverse perspectives to create inclusive retail experiences.

This role is ideal for a visionary leader with a passion for storytelling through retail design, offering a unique opportunity to shape the future of SKIMS’ global presence. Be part of a team that’s revolutionizing the industry—apply today!

$250,000.00 - $250,000.00 a year

Benefits And Culture

100% Company Paid Healthcare (medical, dental, vision)
Kind Body Fertility Benefits
401(k) savings plan with up to 4% match
Unlimited PTO
Full Access to LinkedIn learning
Employee Discounts

Perks (HQ Location)

Free weekly catered lunch at HQ – M/W/Th
Dog-Friendly office
Free Swag Giveaways
Annual Holiday Party
Annual Summer Party
Invitations to pop-ups and other company events
Complimentary daily office snacks and beverages

SKIMS is committed to continuously creating an inclusive environment for all employees and candidates, reflective of the rich diversity of the communities we serve. Equitable workplaces foster innovation and excellence, and in our commitment to culture of belonging qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability.

SKIMS

New Jobs

VP of Visual Merchandise