Manager of Visual Merchandising, Design and Photography (San Francisco, CA)

Our Customer is an American worldwise clothing and accessories retailer, founded in 1969. Over the last 50 years, the company has grown from a single store to a global fashion business with seven brands. Their clothes are availabile in 90 countries worldwide through over 3,100 company-operated stores, almost 400 franchise stores, and e-commerce sites and is still growing.

We are seeking a Manager of Visual Merchandising, Design & Photography on a contract basis to support their business needs. This role is on-site in San Francisco, CA.

The Manager of Visual Merchandising, Design & Photography plays a key role in the development, design, and execution of monthly store communications, Visual Merchandising presentations, and collateral for Brand activations. This role works across many disciplines and is responsible for creative design, including Visual Studio photography, photo editing, and visual storytelling that supports the brand’s merchandising strategies. With a strong focus on graphic design and creative execution, the Manager collaborates closely with cross-functional partners to bring the Brand vision to life in stores. This position requires a high level of design expertise, creative thinking, and the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the graphic design and layout of monthly Visual Guide templates, store communication tools, and presentation decks
• Develop visual mockups and 3D renderings to bring concepts and in-store experiences to life
• Partner with the Director of Visual Design and Creative Services on collateral and prop design for Brand activations and product launches
• Execute high-quality studio photography and photo retouching that aligns with brand standards
• Translate merchandising strategies into compelling visual tools and assets
• Maintain a strong understanding of design trends, photography techniques, and visual merchandising best practices
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Marketing, Field Visual, Communications, and Translation, to ensure alignment and timely delivery of assets
• Support production timelines and deliverables while ensuring consistency and quality across all outputs
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of design processes and tools
• Foster a collaborative and innovative team environment
• Travel as needed to support store shoots or brand-facing projects

Qualifications:

• 4–6 years of experience in graphic design, photography, and 3D rendering – ideally in a retail or visual merchandising environment
• Strong portfolio showcasing creative design and visual storytelling skills
• Expert in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator) and 3D rendering tools; and well versed in collaboration platforms like Figma, Miro, Airtable, and SharePoint
• Experience preparing print-ready mechanical files, and collaborating with print vendors
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
• Strong eye for detail, design trends, and visual curation
• Effective communicator with the ability to collaborate across teams and influence outcomes
• Self-starter with a proactive mindset and a desire to innovate and improve processes

We offer a competitive salary range for this position. Most candidates who join our team are hired at the median of this range, ensuring fair and equitable compensation based on experience and qualifications.

Contractor benefits are available through our 3rd Party Employer of Record (Availble upon completion of waiting period for eligible engagements) Benefits include: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k.

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.