
Visual Merchandising Manager – West Coast
Job Description
Visual Merchandising Manager – West Coast
Application Deadline: 30 June 2026
Department: Retail - West
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Los Angeles HQ
Reporting To: Bret
Compensation: $100,000 - $120,000 / year
Description
At the intersection of culture, innovation, and commerce, SKIMS is a global brand redefining modern apparel. Our teams are built on creativity, collaboration, and operational excellence, and we are committed to fostering an inclusive, high-performance environment where ambitious, curious, and values-driven individuals can do the best work of their careers.
As we continue to scale globally, our HQ teams play a critical role in shaping strategy, building world-class infrastructure, and driving sustainable growth across markets.
We are seeking a highly creative, detail-oriented Visual Merchandising Manager to lead the development and execution of visual merchandising strategies across all SKIMS retail locations. This role will be responsible for ensuring a consistent brand experience through compelling product presentation, seasonal storytelling, and in-store activations. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment, and has a strong balance of creative vision and operational precision.
Key Responsibilities
- Own the end-to-end visual merchandising strategy across SKIMS retail locations, aligning with brand, product, and marketing calendars.
- Develop seasonal VM guidelines, floorplans, and window directives that enhance storytelling and drive conversion.
- Partner with Retail, Store Design, Buying, and Planning teams to inform product placement and flow.
- Lead cross-functional walkthroughs and presentations to align leadership on key floorset changes and in-store visual priorities.
- Manage the execution of all in-store displays, mannequins, signage, and marketing collateral, ensuring consistency across locations.
- Travel regularly to stores to support new store openings, floor set installations, and in-person coaching of store teams.
- Collaborate with Store Managers to train and empower store teams to maintain visual standards.
- Monitor and analyze merchandising performance metrics, identifying opportunities for optimization.
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
- 5+ years of experience in visual merchandising, preferably within high-growth, vertically integrated fashion or lifestyle brands.
- Deep understanding of consumer behavior, product flow, and storytelling through visuals.
- Strong spatial and design sensibility with proficiency in visual tools (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite, SketchUp).
- Experience managing VM for both flagship and pop-up retail formats
- Excellent project management and cross-functional collaboration skills.
- Highly organized, hands-on, and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Willingness to travel regularly and work flexible hours as needed to support store teams and installations.
Job Benefits
Benefits and Culture
- Up to 100% Company Paid Healthcare (medical, dental, vision)
- Kind Body Fertility Benefits
- 401(k) savings plan with up to 4% match
- Unlimited PTO
- Full Access to LinkedIn learning
- Employee Discounts
- Free weekly catered lunch at HQ – M/T/W/Th
- Dog-Friendly office on a Thursday and Friday
- Free Swag Giveaways
- Annual Holiday Party
- Annual Summer Party
- Invitations to pop-ups and other company events
- Complimentary daily office snacks and beverages