Senior Visual Merchandiser

This a Full Remote job, the offer is available from: Maine (USA) At L.L.Bean, we believe the outdoors brings out the best in all of us. We are committed to fostering a culture of belonging and creating safe, inclusive spaces where everyone feels welcome—both here and Outside. We value individual differences and are dedicated to maintaining an inclusive work environment where everyone can bring the best of their experience and talents and truly thrive. Position Purpose: The Senior Visual Merchandiser brings the Brand’s merchandise vision to life in stores by creating compelling product presentations that elevate the customer experience and drive top line sales growth and profitability. This role develops floor and fixture plans for high volume categories, customer-facing content strategies, and selling presentations that support both corporate merchandising strategy and retail-specific goals across all store locations. By creating and communicating holistic visual directives, the Senior Visual Merchandiser ensures consistent representation of the L.L.Bean brand through unified product presentations and evoking emotional connection in retail and outlet stores. This position is based in and sits in our beautiful HQ located in Freeport, Maine and is not a remote role. Responsibilities:

• Develop product placement plans in support of Merchandise Strategy for assigned merchandise groups / stores
• Plan, coordinate and collaborate with merchandising and inventory partners throughout the Visual Priority Process
• Support creation and implementation of creative and innovative “big ideas” that amplify visual presentation initiatives in stores in line with our omni-channel Commercial Planning Process, and within budget
• Develop and produce Floor Set directives that drive consistent execution across stores
• Owns & Develops Overview Sections of Trail Guide, our monthly internal store direction publication, to communicate strategy to stores
• Communicate clear and actionable feedback to stores regarding merchandise strategy, contingency plans and vision
• Collaborate on and influence customer facing messaging on Retail signs, graphics, photography requests, and other content locations to ensure it best enhances the customer experience
• Create signage and graphics requests for assigned merchandise groups
• Participate in content-focused Commercial Planning milestones to align, influence and advocate for Retail content needs
• Participate in the Visual process associated with New Store Openings, Store Remodels, and Retail Projects
• Promote Retail Visual Merchandising as a profit center contributor; advocate and educate channel partners of the importance of the Visual Merchandising function
• Stay abreast of market trends through competitive shopping on a regular basis
• Collaborate with the Design Project Manager and Visual Leaders on new fixture development
• Remain knowledgeable of the business through Pre-planning, In-season and Post-season analysis; understand that quick reaction to business needs is common practice
• May supervise, develop and mentor Visual Merchandisers in all of the above responsibilities
• Core member of outlet VLT, a cross functional group that leads strategy of outlet promotion and execution
• Perform additional related responsibilities as requested

Health and Safety Requirement: Every employee is responsible for contributing to a safe and healthy workplace. Employees are expected to be active participants in health and safety by following all safety policies and procedures, reporting unsafe conditions or at-risk behaviors to leadership, and conducting work in a safe manner. Those in a leadership role are also expected to model safe behaviors, evaluate risk, and ensure that risks are reduced to acceptable levels. Education Level: 4-Year Bachelors Degree Years of Experience: 5+ years Skills and Qualifications:

• Lives within a commutable distance to Freeport, Maine for this in-office role based in our HQ; minimum 3 days on site
• Exceptional creative and visual talent
• Demonstrated retail store experience
• Ability to manage multiple priorities to meet deadlines
• Detail oriented and driven to finding process efficiencies
• High quality standards, detail orientation
• Self-starter; highly motivated and a sense of urgency
• Demonstrates Growth Mindset
• Strong balance of creative presentation skills and results orientation
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to think independently
• Excellent organization skills
• Collaborative orientation, team player
• Microsoft Suite skills required
• Adobe Illustrator/InDesign/Photoshop experience preferred
• Ability to travel periodically including overnights and weekends to retail and outlet locations for visual execution and to support business needs

If you care about the outdoors, joining L.L.Bean is a great way to feel good about what you do. Our benefits package makes a good thing even better, with programs and perks designed to support your health and financial goals. Plus, maintaining a healthy work-life balance and re-charging outside are all part of the plan. If your experience looks a little different from what we've identified and you think you'd be great at this role, we'd love to learn more about you! At L.L.Bean, we believe the outdoors brings out the best in all of us. We strive to reflect this every day in our commitments to employees and partners and in our efforts to promote belonging. This offer from "L.L.Bean" has been enriched by Jobgether.com and got a 79% flex score. Apply tot his job Apply To this Job