Bay Cities Container
Visual Merchandising Designer
Bay Cities Container, Pico Rivera, California, United States, 90660
Job Type
Full-time
Description
As a Visual Merchandising Designer, you will be responsible for creating and illustrating visually captivating displays and environments within retail spaces to attract customers, engage their interest, and influence their buying decisions. This is achieved through strategically designed displays, product placement, and graphics using 3D and 2D software. Visual Merchandising Designers collaborate internally with Sales, Project Management, Production Designers, and Structural Designers, as well as externally with clients and agencies, to align display concepts with marketing strategies, retailer requirements, and seasonal campaigns.
JOB FUNCTION/PURPOSE
The essential functions of a Visual Merchandising Designer focus on creating compelling and effective visual displays within retail environments.
• Applying advanced design principles such as balance, hierarchy, and visual storytelling, along with incorporating various design elements like textures, patterns, and gradients, to create compelling and visually appealing displays
• Creating 3D models and renderings of displays to provide clients and stakeholders with a realistic preview, integrating 3D elements seamlessly into physical store layouts for a more immersive experience, and collaborating with production teams to ensure the feasibility of 3D designs during fabrication.
• Selecting and sourcing materials that align with the display concept and brand image, exploring innovative textures for tactile elements, and balancing aesthetics with practical considerations like durability and cost.
• Conducting in-depth consumer research to identify target audience preferences and behaviors, using these insights to tailor display designs, and analyzing customer feedback on previous displays to inform future design decisions.
• Taking a lead role in managing display projects from concept to execution, establishing timelines, milestones, and deliverables, and coordinating with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless execution.
• Staying up to date with the latest retail trends, visual merchandising techniques, and display innovations, incorporating emerging trends and technologies into designs, and identifying opportunities for the brand to stand out through innovative displays
• Addressing client feedback to refine design direction, building strong client relationships through professionalism and understanding their needs, and confidently presenting design concepts with visual aids and persuasive communication
• Integrating sustainable design practices into display concepts by utilizing recycled or environmentally friendly materials when feasible, and educating clients and team members about the benefits of these practices
• Collaborating closely with retailers' visual merchandising guides to align display designs with the store layout and theme, ensuring displays enhance product visibility and drive sales, and coordinating with visual merchandisers to maintain a cohesive in-store experience
• Curating a library of high-quality visual content, such as stock photography, illustrations, and graphics, integrating this content into displays to add depth and context, and collaborating with production and graphic designers to create custom visuals for specific campaigns
Analyzing data on display performance, such as foot traffic and sales uplift, using insights to optimize future strategies and improve ROI, and preparing reports and presentations to communicate the impact of displays on key performance indicators
Requirements
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & COMPETENCIES
• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Design, Visual Merchandising, Exhibit Design, or equivalent experience required.
• Proficiency in 3D Studio Max (3-5 years), Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop) is essential
• CAD experience (ArtiosCAD or equivalent) is a plus.
• Experience in the corrugated industry, including displays, graphics, and point-of-purchase (POP) materials, is advantageous.
• Familiarity with printing processes, print dies, lithography, and corrugated production conversion processes is a plus.
• Robust portfolio reflecting outstanding design capabilities.
• Valid Driver's License with DMV evidence of good driving record.
Core Competencies
• High ethical standards. Models and supports organization's goals and values; adapts to changing conditions; demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles. Consistently conducts themselves in an honest and trustworthy manner. Does not pursue their own individual objectives to the detriment of company goals. Sets an example for others to follow. Does the right thing.
• Demonstrates energy and passion about what they do and knows how to balance work and fun. Is generally optimistic and upbeat; fun to be around. Has a strong belief and zeal for the industry, the job, and the company. Conveys energy and intensity at work with a capacity for keeping others enthusiastic and involved.
• Operates with a customer service orientation internally and externally. Works to positively build the Bay Cities brand in everything he/she does. Builds strong, positive relationships with all stakeholders.
• Acts as an owner of the business and instills that same attitude and level of action in others. Is proactive in taking responsibility for all outcomes/results and avoids 'pointing fingers'. Helps to create and maintain a strong feeling of belonging in the immediate and overall team.
• Regularly involves others in decisions that affect their job or work environment. Demonstrates co-operation and trust with colleagues and teams across organizational boundaries. Participates as a team player and establishes strong working relationships to deliver positive results.
• Strong project management skills, including the ability to prioritize, balance, and manage multiple efforts with strong results/goal orientation. Uses time effectively, prioritizes and organizes work flow; can orchestrate multiple activities at once. Agility and personal adaptability with the ability to successfully manage multiple priorities with a high sense of urgency in a rapidly changing environment.
• Displays original thinking and creativity; Meets challenges with resourcefulness; Generates suggestions for improving work. Learns quickly when facing new problems; a relentless and versatile learner; open to change; strives for continuous improvement of self and processes.
• Excellent communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills with the ability to convey information and ideas in a variety of media, tactful, confident, at all levels, internal and external. Must have strong interpersonal skills and ability to manage multiple projects in a rapidly changing environment.
OTHER
• US Persons Only (US citizens, lawful permanent residents, refugee or asylee - all require proper identification and documentation).
• Up to 10% local travel.
• Physical and Environmental Requirements: While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and sit. The employee is occasionally required to walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and color vision.
• Work environment includes front-office and manufacturing. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• Pre-Employment Verifications: Must pass background and reference checks, drug screen, and physical examination prior to employment.
• In accordance with our company's duty to provide and maintain a workplace that is free of known hazards, all employees are required to provide proof of their full vaccination status for COVID-19. If the applicant has not been fully vaccinated, they may request an accommodation for religious or medical reasons if they submit the proper form and turn it in with proper documentation. If the exemption is approved, the employee must submit to weekly COVID testing as a condition of employment. If you are not willing to be fully vaccinated and/or submit to weekly testing if your request for an accommodation is approved, you are not eligible for hire.
Full-time
Description
As a Visual Merchandising Designer, you will be responsible for creating and illustrating visually captivating displays and environments within retail spaces to attract customers, engage their interest, and influence their buying decisions. This is achieved through strategically designed displays, product placement, and graphics using 3D and 2D software. Visual Merchandising Designers collaborate internally with Sales, Project Management, Production Designers, and Structural Designers, as well as externally with clients and agencies, to align display concepts with marketing strategies, retailer requirements, and seasonal campaigns.
JOB FUNCTION/PURPOSE
The essential functions of a Visual Merchandising Designer focus on creating compelling and effective visual displays within retail environments.
• Applying advanced design principles such as balance, hierarchy, and visual storytelling, along with incorporating various design elements like textures, patterns, and gradients, to create compelling and visually appealing displays
• Creating 3D models and renderings of displays to provide clients and stakeholders with a realistic preview, integrating 3D elements seamlessly into physical store layouts for a more immersive experience, and collaborating with production teams to ensure the feasibility of 3D designs during fabrication.
• Selecting and sourcing materials that align with the display concept and brand image, exploring innovative textures for tactile elements, and balancing aesthetics with practical considerations like durability and cost.
• Conducting in-depth consumer research to identify target audience preferences and behaviors, using these insights to tailor display designs, and analyzing customer feedback on previous displays to inform future design decisions.
• Taking a lead role in managing display projects from concept to execution, establishing timelines, milestones, and deliverables, and coordinating with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless execution.
• Staying up to date with the latest retail trends, visual merchandising techniques, and display innovations, incorporating emerging trends and technologies into designs, and identifying opportunities for the brand to stand out through innovative displays
• Addressing client feedback to refine design direction, building strong client relationships through professionalism and understanding their needs, and confidently presenting design concepts with visual aids and persuasive communication
• Integrating sustainable design practices into display concepts by utilizing recycled or environmentally friendly materials when feasible, and educating clients and team members about the benefits of these practices
• Collaborating closely with retailers' visual merchandising guides to align display designs with the store layout and theme, ensuring displays enhance product visibility and drive sales, and coordinating with visual merchandisers to maintain a cohesive in-store experience
• Curating a library of high-quality visual content, such as stock photography, illustrations, and graphics, integrating this content into displays to add depth and context, and collaborating with production and graphic designers to create custom visuals for specific campaigns
Analyzing data on display performance, such as foot traffic and sales uplift, using insights to optimize future strategies and improve ROI, and preparing reports and presentations to communicate the impact of displays on key performance indicators
Requirements
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & COMPETENCIES
• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Design, Visual Merchandising, Exhibit Design, or equivalent experience required.
• Proficiency in 3D Studio Max (3-5 years), Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop) is essential
• CAD experience (ArtiosCAD or equivalent) is a plus.
• Experience in the corrugated industry, including displays, graphics, and point-of-purchase (POP) materials, is advantageous.
• Familiarity with printing processes, print dies, lithography, and corrugated production conversion processes is a plus.
• Robust portfolio reflecting outstanding design capabilities.
• Valid Driver's License with DMV evidence of good driving record.
Core Competencies
• High ethical standards. Models and supports organization's goals and values; adapts to changing conditions; demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles. Consistently conducts themselves in an honest and trustworthy manner. Does not pursue their own individual objectives to the detriment of company goals. Sets an example for others to follow. Does the right thing.
• Demonstrates energy and passion about what they do and knows how to balance work and fun. Is generally optimistic and upbeat; fun to be around. Has a strong belief and zeal for the industry, the job, and the company. Conveys energy and intensity at work with a capacity for keeping others enthusiastic and involved.
• Operates with a customer service orientation internally and externally. Works to positively build the Bay Cities brand in everything he/she does. Builds strong, positive relationships with all stakeholders.
• Acts as an owner of the business and instills that same attitude and level of action in others. Is proactive in taking responsibility for all outcomes/results and avoids 'pointing fingers'. Helps to create and maintain a strong feeling of belonging in the immediate and overall team.
• Regularly involves others in decisions that affect their job or work environment. Demonstrates co-operation and trust with colleagues and teams across organizational boundaries. Participates as a team player and establishes strong working relationships to deliver positive results.
• Strong project management skills, including the ability to prioritize, balance, and manage multiple efforts with strong results/goal orientation. Uses time effectively, prioritizes and organizes work flow; can orchestrate multiple activities at once. Agility and personal adaptability with the ability to successfully manage multiple priorities with a high sense of urgency in a rapidly changing environment.
• Displays original thinking and creativity; Meets challenges with resourcefulness; Generates suggestions for improving work. Learns quickly when facing new problems; a relentless and versatile learner; open to change; strives for continuous improvement of self and processes.
• Excellent communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills with the ability to convey information and ideas in a variety of media, tactful, confident, at all levels, internal and external. Must have strong interpersonal skills and ability to manage multiple projects in a rapidly changing environment.
OTHER
• US Persons Only (US citizens, lawful permanent residents, refugee or asylee - all require proper identification and documentation).
• Up to 10% local travel.
• Physical and Environmental Requirements: While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and sit. The employee is occasionally required to walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and color vision.
• Work environment includes front-office and manufacturing. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• Pre-Employment Verifications: Must pass background and reference checks, drug screen, and physical examination prior to employment.
• In accordance with our company's duty to provide and maintain a workplace that is free of known hazards, all employees are required to provide proof of their full vaccination status for COVID-19. If the applicant has not been fully vaccinated, they may request an accommodation for religious or medical reasons if they submit the proper form and turn it in with proper documentation. If the exemption is approved, the employee must submit to weekly COVID testing as a condition of employment. If you are not willing to be fully vaccinated and/or submit to weekly testing if your request for an accommodation is approved, you are not eligible for hire.