Manager, Visual Merchandising

Blue Nile

. Define and execute the in-store visual expression of the Blue Nile brand across showrooms.

Posted 10/16/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $100,000 - $130,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in visual merchandising strategies, product placement, and creating compelling customer experiences. Proficient in developing scalable visual guidelines and collaborating across multiple departments to enhance retail execution.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Visual Merchandising ExperienceProduct Placement StrategiesPlanogram DevelopmentCross-Functional CollaborationProject Management Skills

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Hard Skills

Visual MerchandisingProduct Adjacency StrategiesPlanogram CreationRetail Execution StandardsSeasonal Merchandising ProgramsCustomer Engagement StrategiesFixture PlacementDisplay DirectionSignage IntegrationAssortment Architecture

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsAttention to DetailCollaboration SkillsAbility to Thrive in Fast-Paced EnvironmentsCreative Concept Translation

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Visual MerchandisingBachelor's Degree in MerchandisingBachelor's Degree in DesignBachelor's Degree in RetailBachelor's Degree in Marketing

Industry Keywords

Jewelry RetailLuxury RetailFashion RetailSpecialty RetailProduct-Led Retail Environment

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define and execute the in-store visual expression of the Blue Nile brand across showrooms.
Own product placement and visual merchandising standards.
Develop product adjacency strategies, case layouts, product density standards, focal points and storytelling moments.
Create scalable visual guidelines and planograms for consistent retail execution.
Partner with Category Management to translate product priorities, launches and assortment architecture into physical presentation.
Review showroom execution and evolve standards based on customer behavior, commercial priorities and assortment changes.
Partner with Store Planning on new stores, remodels, relocations and fixture updates.
Provide merchandising input on fixture placement, case allocation, sightlines, customer flow, category zoning and flexible merchandising capacity.
Translate assortment requirements into physical space needs and recommend selling-space allocation.
Develop visual merchandising strategies and in-store animations for holidays, gifting moments, launches and key selling periods.
Create visual toolkits covering product placement, display direction, signage integration and execution standards.
Build a calendar of visual merchandising changes aligned with commercial priorities and key retail moments.
Partner with Retail Operations on execution timing, communication and field implementation.
Act as the connective partner across Merchandising, Category Management, Retail, Store Planning, Creative, Marketing and Operations.
Develop visual standards, guides and communication materials.
Manage multiple visual workstreams and deadlines while maintaining detail, consistency and follow-through.
Champion an elevated customer experience while balancing aesthetic standards with store operations and selling needs.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Visual Merchandising, Merchandising, Design, Retail, Marketing or a related field.
5-8+ years of progressive visual merchandising experience, ideally within jewelry, luxury, fashion, specialty retail or another product-led retail environment.
Strong visual and product sensibility with demonstrated experience creating compelling product presentations and customer journeys.
Experience developing product placement, adjacency strategies, planograms and scalable visual standards across multiple stores.
Experience partnering with Store Planning, Retail Design or Store Development on new and existing store environments.
Demonstrated experience developing seasonal, promotional or holiday visual merchandising programs.
Strong understanding of how visual merchandising supports customer engagement, Client Advisor selling and commercial priorities.
Excellent project management, communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
Ability to translate creative and merchandising concepts into clear, operationally executable direction.
Strong attention to detail with the ability to balance brand standards, customer experience and store practicality.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities and seasonal deadlines.
At this time, Blue Nile will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Paid Time Off
Competitive Employee Discount
Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
Flexible Spending Account
Tuition Reimbursement
Parental Leave
Life Insurance
Opportunities for career advancement