Visual Merchandiser

Ambassador Retail is seeking an experienced Visual Merchandiser / Field Ambassador in the Greater DC area to provide ongoing, part-time support for apparel and accessory brands across department stores and specialty retail locations. The role includes a mix of recurring in-store merchandising visits as well as opportunities to support new store openings, seasonal resets, and other special visual merchandising projects . Our Field Ambassadors serve as an extension of the brands we represent, ensuring each brand is presented consistently, thoughtfully, and according to its visual standards at store level. The Role As a Field Ambassador, your work may include two types of assignments: Ongoing Brand Support Executing merchandising according to brand directives, visual guides, and seasonal priorities Merchandising apparel and accessories to create strong, brand-right presentations Dressing and styling mannequins Organizing, sizing, replenishing, and maintaining merchandise on the selling floor Identifying opportunities to improve product presentation and visibility Building positive relationships with department store managers and selling teams Communicating brand priorities and product knowledge when applicable Providing photos and a brief recap following each store visit Store Openings & Special Projects Supporting new store openings and visual merchandising installations Assisting with product placement, fixture merchandising, styling, and overall store presentation Executing seasonal resets, launches, re-merchandising, and other project-based assignments Working independently or alongside brand and visual merchandising teams depending on the project Who We're Looking For The ideal candidate has hands-on retail visual merchandising experience, a strong eye for presentation, and the confidence to work independently in both department store and specialty retail environments. You should be: Experienced in visual merchandising, ideally within apparel or accessories Comfortable dressing and styling mannequins Fashion-minded with a strong understanding of product presentation Friendly, professional, and comfortable building relationships with store teams Detail-oriented and able to execute from visual directives independently Reliable, organized, and communicative Comfortable managing a flexible schedule and a mix of recurring and project-based assignments Previous department store and/or specialty retail visual merchandising experience is strongly preferred. Schedule This is ongoing, part-time independent project work averaging approximately3 0-40 hours per month , with the potential for additional hours and brand assignments. Recurring visits are scheduled throughout the month and generally offer flexibility within designated completion windows. Store openings and special projects are scheduled as opportunities arise and may involve longer individual shifts. The role is well suited for an experienced freelance merchandiser looking to add consistent recurring work alongside larger project-based opportunities. Ambassador Retail is a national retail services agency supporting fashion, lifestyle, and consumer brands through visual merchandising, store openings, training, field support, and experiential retail. Learn more about our field merchandising services at AmbassadorRetail.com. #J-18808-Ljbffr