Manager Visual Merchandising

J.Jill is a national lifestyle brand that provides apparel, footwear and accessories designed to help its customers move through a full life with ease. The brand represents an easy, thoughtful, and inspired style that celebrates the totality of all women and designs its products with its core brand ethos in mind: keep it simple and make it matter. J. Jill offers a high touch customer experience through over 200 stores nationwide and a robust ecommerce platform. J.Jill is headquartered outside Boston.

Assist with creating compelling seasonal product presentations that align with the seasonal visual merchandising and brand strategies through the seasonal store set. Assist in producing monthly visual guides, communicate visual updates, coordinate new store openings, and assist in the development and maintenance of visual merchandising resources for the stores. Assist the visual manager with creative concepts for window and interior propping.

• Ownership in all aspects of the monthly floor set, including but not limited to sample process, fixtures, supplies and maintenance.
• Act as lead in Floorset execution in local Home Office store prior to Executive review.
• Set and merchandise monthly floor set, photograph and input text for monthly Visual Guide.
• Partner with Field Visual peers to provide strong and consistent visual and merchandising support and expertise to the Field as well as provide support and special insight on business growth opportunities.
• Understand seasonal merchandising strategies, ensure key programs are supported and presentation is appropriate for the brand. Provide support and special insight on business growth opportunities and market issues.
• Partner with Planning and Distribution to understand key seasonal investments and to manage visual presentation in-season responding to inventory issues.
• Travel to local stores and New York City stores as needed to ensure strong visual presentations.
• Oversee Merchandise Coordinator in tasks to support the Visual Merchandising Department.
• Key participant in monthly blue printing process to understand floor set strategies and key investments.
• Instrumental in special project and initiatives.

Benefits, Tailored for You.

• Bonus eligible and flexible hybrid work arrangements with three days in office
• 401(k) retirement plan with discretionary match and tuition reimbursement
• Medical, dental, vision, company paid LTD/STD, and generous amount of paid time off
• Office includes amenities such as a café, fitness center, free parking and Red Line shuttle
• Generous associate discount; group discounts on auto, pet and homeowner insurance
• Discount Marketplace for travel, consumer products, food, auto buying, etc.
• Associate resource groups

• Ability to develop and communicate compelling visual merchandising presentation guidelines
• Ability to work with various levels of management
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy and follow-through
• Strong understanding of the customer and how visual merchandising supports an exceptional customer experience and drives business
• Excellent visual and merchandising skills that can support high profile, high and low volume, complex, multi-level stores
• Able to train and develop others during store visits and through store communication
• Proven ability to train others and retain talent
• Clear and concise verbal and written communication skills
• Advanced computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, Adobe Creative Suite – InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop)
• Photography skills

Traits for Success:

• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Self-motivated with the ability to handle multiple projects. Tendency to take initiative
• Knowledge of the competition and industry
• Strong problem analysis and decision making skills
• Ability to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the business which may require evenings and weekends

Physical Requirements:

• Periods of time sitting and standing, working at a desk and on a computer.
• Ability to communicate information and observe details at close range.
• Light to moderate lifting may be required

Education & Experience:

• 3 – 5 years of retail visual merchandising and display experience in a multi store capacity, preferably in women’s specialty apparel
• College degree in merchandising or graphic design preferred
• Moderate travel required

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by associates assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of this position.

At J.Jill, we believe our associates should be seen, valued, and celebrated. We support the advancement of our associates by harnessing their unique contributions to grow and improve, and our success is guided by a culture that values keeping it simple and making it matter. J.Jill is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing an inclusive and professional workplace free from discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at J.Jill are based solely upon business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, sexual orientation, sexual and reproductive health decisions, age, marital status, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status or any other legally protected status.  J.Jill provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals, in accordance with applicable laws.  If you need to inquire about an accommodation to assist with completing the application process, please email Talent.Acquisition@jjill.com