Visual Coordinator

About the Role

In collaboration with Global and U.S. teams, this role manages the development of retail signage assets for Global stores. Working closely with Brand creative teams, you'll create concepts, produce assets, and maintain design consistency to ensure a seamless customer experience. Additionally, this position partners with U.S. Visual Merchandising, store teams, and franchise partners to define and implement visual strategies that enhance our brand presence, drive sales, and deliver outstanding in-store experiences for our customers.

Responsibilities

• Create signage assets, for all Global markets - furniture hangtags, large format seasonal signage + promotional signage.
• Manage proofing process of new signage packets to capture market specific needs
• Organize and maintain signage and visual style guide archive systems
• Work closely with Merchant team to understand product launches and create marketing assets to support
• Review new floorsets with Visual Manager- provide feedback to in-country VM leads on mapping, pairing and photo submissions
• Create and maintain annual VM calendars
• Manage signage and display budgets effectively, allocating resources strategically to support the implementation of visual merchandising programs, ensuring execution to budget and strong vendor management. Create and execute annual Global VM calendars, delivering on-time retail activities.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including Merchandising, Marketing, Retail Operations, Store Design, Ecommerce and Creative to ensure alignment and integration of visual initiatives with broader business strategies.
• Participate in new hire onboarding
• Develop and implement training programs and resources to educate store teams on visual merchandising best practices and empower them to deliver exceptional in-store experiences. Drive accountability of execution through strong partnership with in-country teams.

Criteria

• MAC proficiency
• Demonstrable ability across Adobe Creative Suite - InDesign and Photoshop + Illustrator
• Microsoft Office
• Ability to work in a fast paced, collaborative environment
• Strong understanding of retail operations, consumer behavior, and market trends.
• A strong multi-tasker who is good at juggling multiple projects with varying deadlines
• Cross functional collaboration experience. Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively across business units, promoting knowledge sharing and driving efficiencies through teamwork.
• Creative thinker with a keen eye for design and a passion for innovation.
• Ability to write and speak effectively
• Organized, efficient and detail-oriented

Our Culture & Values

We believe that taking care of our people is vital to our success and we strive to offer equitable and transparent practices for all. We prioritize connection, growth, and wellbeing.

People First

Putting People First means investing in overall well-being and opportunities to grow and advance within the organization. Depending on the position and location, here are a few highlights of what benefits may be available:

Benefits

• A generous discount on all WSI brands
• A 401(k) plan and other investment opportunities
• Paid vacations, holidays, and time off to volunteer
• Health benefits, dental and vision insurance, including same-sex domestic partner benefits
• Tax-free commuter benefits
• A wellness program that supports your physical, financial and emotional health

Continued Learning

• In-person and online learning opportunities through WSI University
• Cross-brand and cross-function career opportunities
• Resources for self-development
• Advisor (Mentor) program
• Career development workshops, learning programs, and speaker series

WSI will not now or in the future commence an immigration case or "sponsor" an individual for this position (for example, H-1B or other employment-based immigration).

This role is not eligible for relocation assistance.

Williams-Sonoma, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Williams-Sonoma, Inc. will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, or other applicable state or local laws and ordinances.

The expected starting pay range for this position is $23.85 - $26.83 hourly. Applicable pay ranges may differ across markets. Actual pay will be determined based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law. In addition to competitive pay, compensation may include a variety of other components like benefits, paid time off, merit, and bonus opportunities.