Visual Merchandising Associate

Visual Merchandising Associate

J.Crew gets you dressed every day, for every occasion. Since 1983, we've been creating classics that feel familiar and refreshingly new, crafted with unbeatable quality and distinctive point of view—it's no wonder we've been in your closet for four decades and counting. Today, we continue to do the classics our way, inspiring not only how you shop but how you define your personal style. Our commitment runs deeper than just making great clothes—we're proud of our role in getting you dressed with confidence, character, and celebrating a distinctly American sensibility that makes us who we are.

Our dedication to Diversity, Equity, Belonging & Sustainability has been celebrated with industry recognition, reflecting our commitment to fostering an inclusive and sustainable workplace.

The Role + Purpose:

The Visual Merchandising Associate supports the development and execution of visual merchandising strategies across all Factory Stores. This role focuses on supporting the VM Director in creating visual guidelines, seasonal directives, styling and in-store presentations that align with brand standards and drive sales. Additionally, this role manages timelines of VM Workload and Marketing Distros to support Monthly Installations and Special Projects. The position bridges creative concepts and operational skills to ensure consistency of Brand Messaging across all Stores.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with creating VM Direction including Studio Sets, Mannequin Styling and Creation of VM Directives
• Collaborates with VM team, Field Team, Stores, Cross-Functional Business Partners such as Marketing, Merchants and Store Ops as well as outside Vendors
• Manages completion of VM Studio Sets, Styling and VM Directives, Distros for Marketing Collateral, Sample Management, Supports Window Installations and Special Projects
• Maintain High Visual Standards
• Support in-store execution when needed, including occasional travel

Qualifications:

Required:

• 5 + years of Experience as VM Manager in Stores
• Understanding of visual merchandising principles and retail KPIs
• Proficiency in Adobe Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop) and Excel
• Strong ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines, proactively prioritize work
• Strong communicator – communicate their progress, manage deadlines, and be solution oriented to get to that point
• Strong visual and creative sensibility
• Attention to detail and organizational skills
• Demonstrated ability to execute brand vision

Preferred:

• Strong understanding of Store Dynamics Preferred
• Ability to Travel to Stores
• Exposure to corporate retail or multi-store environments is a plus)

We welcome you to apply, even if you don't check all the boxes. Our passion is scouting life-long learners who are driven by curiosity, and who feel connected to our brands and share our desire to make an impact. We're always seeking bright new talent who leverage their unique experiences to discover, grow and evolve with our teams.

Benefits + Perks

• Health & Well-being - Eligible associates and family members receive medical, dental, prescription and vision insurance, family planning (fertility, adoption & surrogacy support), fitness discounts, medical travel and more.
• Associate Discount - We love our products just as much as you do! That's why we offer a great associate discount across all of our brands (J.Crew, J.Crew Factory, and Madewell).
• Summer Fridays - In addition to our hybrid work model, we also close our office at 1:00 PM every Friday during the Summer months.
• Community Impact - We support the communities where we live and work through our philanthropic efforts and the J.Crew Cares Program.
• Winter Break - In addition to our PTO package, J.Crew Group offers a winter break at the end of December to eligible full-time associates at the Home Office to provide time to refresh and recharge.

Note: Availability of these benefits and perks may be subject to work location & employment type and may have certain eligibility requirements.

Salary Range: $57,500.00 - $71,250.00

At J.Crew Group (JCG) we aim to pay competitively for our company's size and industry. The base salary offered will take into account internal equity and may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region of work premises, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. The base salary is just one component of J.Crew Group's competitive total rewards strategy that also includes the opportunity for bonus, competitive benefits and perks.

One of our core focuses here at JCG is creating a community and culture that builds belonging. We are deeply committed to our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion efforts, and we warmly welcome job applicants of all backgrounds.

JCG is proud to affirmatively provide equal opportunity to all associates and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin or citizenship, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, legally protected physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation or any other basis protected under applicable law.