Visual Merchandise Manager

Make An Impact: Fossil Group is seeking a full-time, professional, strategic, and creative Corporate Visual Merchandising Manager with 3 to 5+ years of experience in visual merchandising, retail display, and/or a leadership role driving global brand vision, elevated floor sets, and high-impact window presentations across retail and wholesale channels.

Proven track record of aligning cross-functional teams across Creative, Merchants, Marketing, Procurement, Planning, Store Design, and Field Operations to turn creative design into measurable sales growth. Expert in managing multi-category floor plans (watches, jewelry, leather goods), directing global visual guidelines, and managing multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

This role is onsite: In office Monday through Thursday and remote on Fridays.

What you will do

The Visual Merchandising Manager leads the end-to-end visual merchandising process, executing compelling in-store and window presentations that elevate the guest experience, align with brand vision, and drive financial goals. Owning presentation across all product categories (watches, jewelry, handbags, etc.), this role balances creative vision with technical problem-solving to manage sample pipelines, generate global directives, assist with quarterly fixture procurement, and maintain clear communication with global field teams.

Strategic Design & Merchandising: Conceptualize, develop, and execute forward-thinking visual merchandising strategies and seasonal initiatives across global markets. Cross-Functional Partnership: Collaborate with Brand, Environmental Design, Marketing, Procurement, and Creative teams to enhance customer touchpoints and maintain consistent global brand standards.

Field Alignment & Operational Excellence: Partner with Store Operations and Field teams to achieve flawless execution of visual standards, New Store Openings (NSOs), and floor sets. Global Guidelines & Communication: Create, distribute, and maintain clear visual directives to support and empower regional visual merchandising teams worldwide.

Commercial Performance & Trend Integration: Translate industry trends and consumer behaviors into commercially successful floor layouts that maximize store performance and customer engagement. Project Management & Adaptability: Manage multiple complex projects simultaneously in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Travel & Physical Requirements: Travel as needed for store openings, visits, and setups. Ability to stand for long periods, climb ladders, and lift/maneuver display props and fixtures weighing 30+ lbs.

Who You Are

Requirements

3+ years of experience as a Visual Merchandising Manager, with direct experience leading, mentoring, and managing direct reports. Industry Background: Previous visual merchandising experience within fashion retail is highly preferred.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Visual Merchandising, Design, Marketing, or a related field preferred (or equivalent industry experience). Design Software: Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop and In. Design is required. Experience with 3D design/rendering software (e.g., Sketch. Up, Rhino, Vectorworks) is preferred. Design Fundamentals: Demonstrated background in spatial design, store layout, composition, and innovative presentation principles.

Industry Acumen: Strong passion for style, design, and current fashion retail trends. Project Execution: Exceptional organizational skills with a proven track record of managing deadlines across multiple concurrent projects in a fast-paced environment. Adaptability & Speed: Ability to learn quickly, work flexibly, and rapidly implement design concepts both independently and collaboratively.

Detail-Oriented: Acute attention to detail in presentation, execution, and visual accuracy.

What We Offer

Comprehensive Benefits: Includes health and well-being services Retirement Planning: 401(k) match and educational resources Paid Parental Leave & Return to Work Program: Support for new parents and caregivers Generous Paid Time Off: Floating Holidays, Sick Time, Personal Days, Summer Flex Fridays Work Flexibility: Hybrid schedule plus “Work-From-Anywhere” options Tuition Reimbursement: Support for approved educational programs