mejuri
Director, Visual Merchandising
mejuri, New York, New York, us, 10261
Mejuri is the category-defining fine jewelry brand redefining luxury, your way. Feeling disconnected from an industry that typically markets to men, co-founder and CEO Noura Sakkijha leveraged her learnings as a third-generation jeweler to rethink the way women purchase jewelry-for themselves. In only seven years, and with a team of over 75% women, Mejuri has shipped over one million orders and opened retail stores across the globe, all while introducing new products weekly.
As part of Noura's original vision to empower women to invest in themselves, the brand launched the Empowerment Fund to support underrepresented women and non-binary individuals with the tools to empower themselves. Mejuri continues to reach new customers through exciting community initiatives and expansion into international markets, such as the UK, Australia and Germany.
We are a team of retailers, creatives, technologists and strategists, and we are looking for someone special to join our team.
The Director of Retail Visual Merchandising plays a pivotal role in bringing Mejuri's vision to life within our stores. Collaborating closely with cross-functional teams, including Brand, Growth, Merchandising, Store Design, Inventory Management, and Retail Operations, this role ensures consistent and compelling visual merchandising experiences across all locations. As a strategic leader, you will shape the retail roadmap and drive excellence in product presentation, in-store marketing, and overall customer experience.
With Mejuri's ambitious growth plans, expanding to 40 stores by the end of the year, you will be at the forefront of translating the brand direction into tangible in-store experiences. You will lead the execution of visual merchandising strategies, ensuring that each store reflects the brand's unique identity while maintaining consistency. You will be instrumental in creating captivating displays, optimizing fixture placement, and enhancing the overall shopping journey for Mejuri's customers.
What you'll do:
Visual Merchandising Strategy
In-store adaptation of brand directiveUtilizing business acumen to layout stores, fixture productivity and work with stores/merchants to deliver sell through of key itemsBuild tools for scalable executionEstablish standards for VM that include, marketing, product placement, visual display standards, lighting etcTeach merchandising fundamentals to stores virtually and through workshopsInspect weekly execution of store VM standards, facilities and other fundamentals
Weekly Business Actions
Category performance analysisWork with merchandising and marketing teams on a weekly basisWork with Field Teams on a weekly basisPerform store visits on a regular basis to understand unit performanceAction VM for slow turning product. Communicate to IM fast turning product themesProactively plan for seasonality and holidays
Store Visual Presentation Mapping
Develop merchandising maps with styles by fixture type and by detail by fixtureManage variability by store
Subject Matter Expert Partnership
Lead in-store campaign developmentStore and fixture design, NSO sign-off
Store Visits
Training, teaching, inspection of executionDevelopment of teams business acumen based on product placementConduct workshops
Campaign Execution
Be the Retail Rep for buildOnce signed off on, adapt creative to store type and needsWork with vendors to order and ship assetsCreate store execution playbook
Experience Design
Fixture DesignProp Design
What you bring to the table:
10+ years of proven experience in Retail Visual Merchandising with detailed knowledge of fashion & retailExcellent communication & presentation skills with a passion for innovation, creativity, and the ability to deliver with a standard of excellenceA hands-on problem solver with a willingness to work in the details and find opportunities to change process to drive efficienciesAbility to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and quickly adapt to change and new processesAbility to lead & driver large scale projects across a large number of locations simultaneouslyAbility to work collaboratively across varied cross functional teamsProven track record in building best in class teams & processes in a high growth environmentAbility to travel often & internationallyA resourceful self-starter with a "can-do" attitude and a "building" mindsetCollaborative, emotionally intelligent, positiveBenefits at Mejuri:
A minimum of three weeks vacation, plus personal days and three religious observance days.A hybrid work model for all corporate roles.'Mejuri Passport' which allows employees who meet specific criteria to work in other locations for one month per year.Comprehensive medical and dental benefits, including mental health coverage, and generous personal and sick days for our full-time employees. We also offer bereavement leave, including miscarriage and stillbirth support.Parental leave salary top-up of up to 80%, as well as a personalized return-to-work transition and accommodation plan for full-time employees.Semi-annual performance reviews.Internal coaching department and learning and development to support career growth and plans for everyone.A generous product discount!
Salary:
Looking for the perfect next opportunity is a big decision. Mejuri recognizes the importance of pay transparency when it comes to salary ranges as it empowers individuals through the hiring process and supports them in making an informed decision. This role currently has a base pay range of $140,000-$180,000 per year based on a candidate's experience and qualifications.
Please note that these benefits apply to full-time employees.
Location:
At Mejuri we embrace a hybrid working environment and support our corporate employees to be successful whether they are at home or in the office. The primary purpose of our offices is to drive collaboration and deepen relationships with one another.
Accommodation / Accessibility:
Mejuri does not discriminate in hiring or terms and conditions of employment because of an individual's race, ancestry, colour, place of origin, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, sexual orientation, family status or marital status, or any other protected category recognized by provincial or federal laws.
Should you require any accommodation, please inform us and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs. For any accessibility-related assistance, requests for information in accessible alternative formats or to report any accessibility problems, please share in your application.
#LI-Hybrid
Along with our central mission and vision, we have guiding values that set the tone for where we're heading and how we work together. These values are behaviors that form our shared beliefs and approach to how we wish to work together at Mejuri, regardless of role, level, and work location. Our 8 core values help drive our decision making when we are cross collaborating, redefining luxury, and creating a sense of commitment and inclusion to help shape our company culture.
Our values are:
FIND A WAY
| We break down problems into manageable steps, explore creative solutions daily, learn from failure, and adapt quickly
RAISE THE BAR
| We share constructive feedback openly, continuously improve personal and team performance, collaborate and challenge for better outcomes
CUSTOMER OBSESSED
| We actively listen to customer feedback, make decisions that impact customers positively, continuously refine product, service, or customer interactions
EMPOWERED OWNERS |
We proactively address cross team challenges, willingly tackle any task big or small, take initiative, and lead by example
JUST DO IT
| We make informed decision quickly, encourage experimentation and learning, encourage thoughtful risk taking, embrace change, and stay adaptable
HUMILITY
| We acknowledge team contributions before self, acknowledge and learn from mistakes, maintain an open and receptive mindset, and promote a respectful work environment
CURIOSITY
| We seek out new challenges daily, ask questions to understand deeply, reimagine and innovate to drive progress
DRIVE RESULTS
| set clear goals and prioritize tasks, focus on high impact activities daily, monitor progress through clear metrics, stay persistent and solution orientated
Accommodation / Accessibility:
Mejuri does not discriminate in hiring or terms and conditions of employment because of an individual's race, ancestry, colour, place of origin, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, sexual orientation, family status or marital status, or any other protected category recognized by provincial or federal laws.
Should you require any accommodation, please inform us and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs. For any accessibility-related assistance, requests for information in accessible alternative formats or to report any accessibility problems, please share in your application.
As part of Noura's original vision to empower women to invest in themselves, the brand launched the Empowerment Fund to support underrepresented women and non-binary individuals with the tools to empower themselves. Mejuri continues to reach new customers through exciting community initiatives and expansion into international markets, such as the UK, Australia and Germany.
We are a team of retailers, creatives, technologists and strategists, and we are looking for someone special to join our team.
The Director of Retail Visual Merchandising plays a pivotal role in bringing Mejuri's vision to life within our stores. Collaborating closely with cross-functional teams, including Brand, Growth, Merchandising, Store Design, Inventory Management, and Retail Operations, this role ensures consistent and compelling visual merchandising experiences across all locations. As a strategic leader, you will shape the retail roadmap and drive excellence in product presentation, in-store marketing, and overall customer experience.
With Mejuri's ambitious growth plans, expanding to 40 stores by the end of the year, you will be at the forefront of translating the brand direction into tangible in-store experiences. You will lead the execution of visual merchandising strategies, ensuring that each store reflects the brand's unique identity while maintaining consistency. You will be instrumental in creating captivating displays, optimizing fixture placement, and enhancing the overall shopping journey for Mejuri's customers.
What you'll do:
Visual Merchandising Strategy
In-store adaptation of brand directiveUtilizing business acumen to layout stores, fixture productivity and work with stores/merchants to deliver sell through of key itemsBuild tools for scalable executionEstablish standards for VM that include, marketing, product placement, visual display standards, lighting etcTeach merchandising fundamentals to stores virtually and through workshopsInspect weekly execution of store VM standards, facilities and other fundamentals
Weekly Business Actions
Category performance analysisWork with merchandising and marketing teams on a weekly basisWork with Field Teams on a weekly basisPerform store visits on a regular basis to understand unit performanceAction VM for slow turning product. Communicate to IM fast turning product themesProactively plan for seasonality and holidays
Store Visual Presentation Mapping
Develop merchandising maps with styles by fixture type and by detail by fixtureManage variability by store
Subject Matter Expert Partnership
Lead in-store campaign developmentStore and fixture design, NSO sign-off
Store Visits
Training, teaching, inspection of executionDevelopment of teams business acumen based on product placementConduct workshops
Campaign Execution
Be the Retail Rep for buildOnce signed off on, adapt creative to store type and needsWork with vendors to order and ship assetsCreate store execution playbook
Experience Design
Fixture DesignProp Design
What you bring to the table:
10+ years of proven experience in Retail Visual Merchandising with detailed knowledge of fashion & retailExcellent communication & presentation skills with a passion for innovation, creativity, and the ability to deliver with a standard of excellenceA hands-on problem solver with a willingness to work in the details and find opportunities to change process to drive efficienciesAbility to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and quickly adapt to change and new processesAbility to lead & driver large scale projects across a large number of locations simultaneouslyAbility to work collaboratively across varied cross functional teamsProven track record in building best in class teams & processes in a high growth environmentAbility to travel often & internationallyA resourceful self-starter with a "can-do" attitude and a "building" mindsetCollaborative, emotionally intelligent, positiveBenefits at Mejuri:
A minimum of three weeks vacation, plus personal days and three religious observance days.A hybrid work model for all corporate roles.'Mejuri Passport' which allows employees who meet specific criteria to work in other locations for one month per year.Comprehensive medical and dental benefits, including mental health coverage, and generous personal and sick days for our full-time employees. We also offer bereavement leave, including miscarriage and stillbirth support.Parental leave salary top-up of up to 80%, as well as a personalized return-to-work transition and accommodation plan for full-time employees.Semi-annual performance reviews.Internal coaching department and learning and development to support career growth and plans for everyone.A generous product discount!
Salary:
Looking for the perfect next opportunity is a big decision. Mejuri recognizes the importance of pay transparency when it comes to salary ranges as it empowers individuals through the hiring process and supports them in making an informed decision. This role currently has a base pay range of $140,000-$180,000 per year based on a candidate's experience and qualifications.
Please note that these benefits apply to full-time employees.
Location:
At Mejuri we embrace a hybrid working environment and support our corporate employees to be successful whether they are at home or in the office. The primary purpose of our offices is to drive collaboration and deepen relationships with one another.
Accommodation / Accessibility:
Mejuri does not discriminate in hiring or terms and conditions of employment because of an individual's race, ancestry, colour, place of origin, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, sexual orientation, family status or marital status, or any other protected category recognized by provincial or federal laws.
Should you require any accommodation, please inform us and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs. For any accessibility-related assistance, requests for information in accessible alternative formats or to report any accessibility problems, please share in your application.
#LI-Hybrid
Along with our central mission and vision, we have guiding values that set the tone for where we're heading and how we work together. These values are behaviors that form our shared beliefs and approach to how we wish to work together at Mejuri, regardless of role, level, and work location. Our 8 core values help drive our decision making when we are cross collaborating, redefining luxury, and creating a sense of commitment and inclusion to help shape our company culture.
Our values are:
FIND A WAY
| We break down problems into manageable steps, explore creative solutions daily, learn from failure, and adapt quickly
RAISE THE BAR
| We share constructive feedback openly, continuously improve personal and team performance, collaborate and challenge for better outcomes
CUSTOMER OBSESSED
| We actively listen to customer feedback, make decisions that impact customers positively, continuously refine product, service, or customer interactions
EMPOWERED OWNERS |
We proactively address cross team challenges, willingly tackle any task big or small, take initiative, and lead by example
JUST DO IT
| We make informed decision quickly, encourage experimentation and learning, encourage thoughtful risk taking, embrace change, and stay adaptable
HUMILITY
| We acknowledge team contributions before self, acknowledge and learn from mistakes, maintain an open and receptive mindset, and promote a respectful work environment
CURIOSITY
| We seek out new challenges daily, ask questions to understand deeply, reimagine and innovate to drive progress
DRIVE RESULTS
| set clear goals and prioritize tasks, focus on high impact activities daily, monitor progress through clear metrics, stay persistent and solution orientated
Accommodation / Accessibility:
Mejuri does not discriminate in hiring or terms and conditions of employment because of an individual's race, ancestry, colour, place of origin, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, sexual orientation, family status or marital status, or any other protected category recognized by provincial or federal laws.
Should you require any accommodation, please inform us and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs. For any accessibility-related assistance, requests for information in accessible alternative formats or to report any accessibility problems, please share in your application.