Visual Merchandiser

Location : Bolton, Ontario, and other locations within the Greater Toronto Area. 80% on-site, 20% remote

Job Type : Full-Time

Job Overview :

We are looking for a creative and detail-driven Visual Merchandiser to design and implement merchandising concepts that improve the in-store customer experience. This role involves collaborating with merchants to transform product details into eye-catching visual displays. The ideal candidate will be hands-on, working directly with fixtures and displays, conducting design tests at the Innovation Centre, and traveling to various retail sites for branding insights and market analysis.

Key Responsibilities :

• Collaborate with merchants to gather product information and create merchandising designs.
• Make design decisions based on display requirements such as size, weight, and durability.
• Test and adjust designs at the Innovation Centre before finalizing and handing them over to the Space Planning team.
• Use Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop to develop display concepts.
• Design visually appealing store displays that align with the brand and improve the customer shopping experience.
• Develop and implement seasonal, promotional, and category-specific visual merchandising strategies.
• Ensure consistency in the execution of visual merchandising across various store locations.
• Coordinate the installation and removal of visual displays, ensuring accurate execution of plans.
• Monitor the success of visual displays and adjust designs as needed.
• Stay informed on industry trends and competitor strategies to keep displays current and creative.
• Travel & Onsite Requirements :
• Regular travel to retail locations is required—personal vehicle necessary (public transit is not sufficient for accessing various locations).

Qualifications & Skills :

• Bachelor's degree or diploma in Visual Merchandising, Graphic Design, Retail Design, or related field.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in visual merchandising, retail display design, or a similar role.
• Strong proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and / or Photoshop for design work.
• Practical experience working with store fixtures, displays, and in-store branding.
• Excellent design thinking and problem-solving abilities to create impactful visual experiences.
• Strong organizational and time management skills to juggle multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Ability to travel frequently to different retail locations and competitor sites—valid driver’s license and personal vehicle required.
• Ability to lift and assemble displays when necessary.
• Knowledge of retail branding and marketing trends.
• Strong communication skills to effectively present merchandising strategies to stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications :

• Experience in home improvement, retail, or big-box store settings.
• Understanding of store branding, retail marketing trends, and customer shopping behavior.
• Familiarity with sustainability practices in retail display creation.