Visual Merchandise Manager

Job Title: Visual Manager, Corporate Division: Visual Merchandising Location: NYC Headquarters

• Travel Required Position Overview: Stoney Clover Lane is seeking a Visual Merchandising Manager to oversee the visual experience across our retail stores, from everyday merchandising and window displays to seasonal launches, corporate events, pop-ups, and special activations. This person will bring our creative vision to life across physical spaces, working closely with Store Managers, Retail Leadership, and the Creative, Marketing, and Events teams to ensure every experience feels cohesive, inspiring, and unmistakably Stoney Clover Lane. The role combines creative direction with hands-on execution, from developing merchandising concepts and visual guidelines to supporting Store Managers with implementation and creating detailed visual plans for events and pop-ups that can be executed by on-site teams. We're looking for someone with a strong creative eye, a commercial understanding of retail merchandising, and the organizational skills to manage multiple stores, projects, and deadlines at once.

Key Responsibilities

(including but not limited to) Visual Merchandising & Store Execution Own the visual merchandising direction across all Stoney Clover Lane retail locations, ensuring a consistent, elevated, and engaging brand experience. Develop and execute merchandising strategies for everyday product presentation, seasonal collections, new launches, collaborations, and window displays.

Create visual guidelines, floor plans, display mockups, and merchandising directives that can be consistently implemented across stores. Partner closely with Store Managers to execute visual initiatives, providing training, feedback, and ongoing support. Conduct regular store visits and virtual reviews to maintain visual standards, identify opportunities for improvement, and ensure timely execution.

Adapt visual concepts to individual store layouts, inventory levels, and customer needs while maintaining brand consistency. Balance creative storytelling with commercial objectives, using product placement and visual displays to drive customer engagement, product discovery, and sales. Collaborate with Retail and Merchandising teams to align visual priorities with product performance, inventory, and key selling opportunities.

Events, Pop-Ups & Special Activations Partner with the Events, Marketing, Creative, and Retail teams to develop visual concepts for in-store events, corporate events, pop-ups, brand activations, and special experiences. Own the visual merchandising and styling direction for these initiatives, including product presentation, layouts, signage, fixtures, props, and overall visual setup.

Create detailed visual execution plans, mockups, and setup guidelines that allow Store Managers, on-site teams, and external vendors to independently bring the vision to life. Oversee visual execution remotely when not on-site, reviewing setup photos, providing feedback, and ensuring the final presentation meets brand standards.

Coordinate the sourcing, production, and delivery of visual materials, working with internal teams and vendors to meet event timelines and budgets. Provide hands-on styling and setup support for select events and activations as needed. Identify opportunities for memorable visual moments that enhance the guest experience, showcase products, and encourage engagement.

Creative Collaboration & Brand Experience Collaborate with Creative and Marketing teams to translate campaigns, seasonal themes, and brand storytelling into compelling physical retail experiences. Develop creative approaches to showcasing Stoney Clover Lane products and customization offerings, including patches, embroidery, and personalized experiences.

Bring fresh ideas and inspiration for displays, windows, fixtures, and visual moments that elevate the customer experience. Ensure visual concepts reflect the Stoney Clover Lane aesthetic while remaining practical, scalable, and executable across different spaces. Visual Operations & Project Management Manage the planning, sourcing, and distribution of visual merchandising materials, signage, props, and fixtures across retail locations.

Maintain an organized inventory of visual assets, identifying opportunities to reuse and repurpose materials. Oversee visual merchandising budgets, vendor relationships, production timelines, and project deliverables. Develop and manage visual merchandising calendars to ensure stores are prepared for seasonal transitions, launches, and key retail moments.

Support visual planning and execution for new store openings, remodels, and temporary retail spaces. WHAT YOU BRING Bachelor’s degree in Visual Merchandising, Design, Marketing, or a related field. 5-7 years of experience in visual merchandising, with at least 3 years in a managerial role in a corporate retail environment.

Proven track record of delivering creative and impactful visual merchandising strategies. A strong creative eye with an understanding of color, composition, product presentation, and visual storytelling. Experience managing visual merchandising across multiple retail locations. A portfolio or examples of previous visual merchandising work, including store displays, windows, or retail activations.

Strong communication and collaboration skills, particularly when working with Store Managers and cross-functional teams. The ability to translate creative concepts into clear, actionable plans that can be executed by others. A commercial understanding of how visual merchandising influences customer behavior and sales.

Excellent organizational and project management skills, with the ability to balance multiple priorities and deadlines. A hands-on, proactive, and solutions-oriented approach to creative and operational challenges. Experience coordinating vendors, budgets, and production timelines. Flexibility to travel between retail locations and support occasional evenings or weekends around launches and events.

A genuine passion for fashion, accessories, design, and creating memorable retail experiences. WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE A consistent, elevated visual identity across all Stoney Clover Lane retail locations. Store Managers who feel supported and confident in executing visual merchandising initiatives. Seamless execution of seasonal launches, merchandising updates, and retail transitions.

Thoughtfully executed corporate events, pop-ups, and brand activations, whether managed on-site or remotely. Compelling visual displays that support product storytelling, customer engagement, and sales. Clear processes, organized visual assets, and efficient collaboration across teams. A retail experience that continually evolves while staying true to the creativity, personalization, and playful spirit of Stoney Clover Lane.

Hybrid schedule 4 days in office and one day remote Must be willing to travel at least 50% to stores and events