Macy's is hiring: Visual Specialist in New York
Macy's, New York, NY, United States
Macy’s is more than just a store. We’re a story. One that’s captured the hearts and minds of America for more than 160 years. A story about innovations and traditions…about inspiring stores and irresistible products…about the excitement of the Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks, and the wonder of the Thanksgiving Day Parade. We’ve been part of memorable moments and milestones for countless customers and colleagues. Those stories are part of what makes this such a special place to work.
Job Overview The Specialist, Visual Execution leads the creation and maintenance of the Macy’s Herald Square Flagship Brand Experience through powerful, relevant, and integrated campaigns, fashion presentations, and category distortions. This individual drives sales by balancing creative execution with strategic analysis of trends, key items, and volume drivers. The Specialist, Visual Execution has relevant leadership experience in Visual Merchandising, Store Presentation, Design, Fashion, and the general retail market.
What You Will Do Direct and manage all visual merchandising presentation standards.
Lead the team through the creative process to conceptualize and design all visual merchandising components supporting seasonal, fashion, trend, and holiday campaigns within FOB.
Plan, manage, and maintain the annual budget, overseeing cost controls on a monthly and quarterly basis.
Interface and collaborate with key partners to manage all timelines, deliveries, and installations of visual equipment, fixtures, and shops. This includes communication and collaboration with:
Store Manager
HSQ Operations teams
Senior Director of Visual for HSQ
Director of Store Environment
Collaborate with key business partners, including the Fashion Office, Marketing, Events, and Vendor Partners, to capture and support fashion, trends, marketing, special appearances, and events that drive sales.
Utilize the latest technologies, industry trends, and research to source new presentation concepts. Maintain a strong interest in and curiosity for design, art, interiors, and graphic design.
Coach and develop visual colleagues, conducting ongoing talent calibration and succession planning quarterly.
Foster an environment of acceptance and respect that strengthens relationships, and ensures authentic connections with colleagues, customers, and communities.
In addition to the essential duties mentioned above, other duties may be assigned.
Skills You Will Need Business Insight: Deep understanding of Macy’s brand identity, customer experience, and merchandising strategy, applying this knowledge to create compelling visual presentations that drive sales.
Strategic Thinking : Ability to analyze trends, key items, and volume drivers to develop and execute impactful visual merchandising strategies that align with business objectives.
Creative Execution: Strong visual merchandising, store presentation, and design expertise, with the ability to conceptualize and implement visually engaging displays that enhance the customer experience.
Leadership & Talent Development: Proven ability to coach, mentor, and develop visual merchandising teams, ensuring ongoing talent calibration and succession planning.
Collaboration & Influence: Ability to build strong cross-functional relationships with internal and external partners, including Store Management, Operations, Marketing, Events, and Vendor Partners, to execute visual initiatives effectively.
Project & Budget Management: Expertise in planning, organizing, and managing multiple projects while maintaining cost controls, overseeing budgets, and ensuring timely execution of visual merchandising strategies.
Technical Proficiency: Proficiency in design and visualization software, including InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, SketchUp, and Excel, with the ability to apply technology and industry trends to enhance visual merchandising.
Communication & Negotiation: Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present ideas clearly, influence stakeholders, and negotiate with vendors to secure cost-effective solutions.
Problem-Solving & Adaptability : Ability to work independently, prioritize multiple projects, and demonstrate flexibility in responding to changing business needs in a fast-paced retail environment.
Who You Are Candidates with a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in a related field are encouraged to apply.
This position requires heavy lifting, constant moving, remaining in a stationary position, and reaching with arms and hands
Involves remaining in a stationary position for at least two consecutive hours, lifting at least 30 lbs. stooping, kneeling, crouching, and climbing ladders
May involve reaching above eye level
Requires close vision, color vision, depth perception, and focus adjustment
Able to work a flexible schedule, including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays, based on department and company needs
What We Can Offer You Join a team where work is as rewarding as it is fun! We offer a dynamic, inclusive environment with competitive pay and benefits. Enjoy comprehensive health and wellness coverage and a 401(k) match to invest in your future. Prioritize your well-being with paid time off and eight paid holidays. Grow your career with continuous learning and leadership development. Plus, build community by joining one of our Colleague Resource Groups and make a difference through our volunteer opportunities.
Some additional benefits we offer include:
Performance-based incentives
Annual merit review
Employee Assistance Program with mental health counseling and legal/financial advice
Access the full menu of benefits offerings here.
About Us This is a great time to join Macy’s! Whether you’re helping a customer find the perfect gift, streamlining operations in one of our distribution centers, enhancing our online shopping experience, buying in-style and on-trend merchandise to outfit our customers, or designing a balloon for the Thanksgiving Day Parade, we offer unique opportunities to be part of some of the most memorable moments in people’s lives.
Join us and help write the next chapter in our story - apply today!
This job description is not all-inclusive. Macy's, Inc. reserves the right to amend this job description at any time. Macy's, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment.
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In Summary: The Specialist, Visual Execution leads the creation and maintenance of the Macy’s Herald Square Flagship Brand Experience . This individual drives sales by balancing creative execution with strategic analysis of trends, key items, and volume drivers . The Specialist has relevant leadership experience in Visual Merchandising, Store Presentation, Design, Fashion, and the general retail market .
En Español: Macy's es más que una tienda. Somos una historia. Una que ha capturado los corazones y las mentes de Estados Unidos durante más de 160 años. Una historia sobre innovaciones y tradiciones... acerca de tiendas inspiradoras e irresistibles productos... sobre la emoción de los fuegos artificiales del 4 de julio, y la maravilla del desfile del Día de Acción de Gracias. Hemos sido parte de momentos memorables y hitos para innumerables clientes y colegas. Esas historias son parte de lo que hace que este sea un lugar tan especial para trabajar. El Especialista en Ejecución Visual tiene experiencia de liderazgo relevante en Merchandising visual, Presentación de la tienda, Diseño, Moda y el mercado minorista general. Lo que harás Direct y gestionar todos los estándares de presentación de merchandising visuales. Liderar al equipo a través del proceso creativo para conceptualizar y diseñar todos los componentes de mercandismo visual que apoyan las campañas estacionales, de moda, tendencias y vacaciones dentro de FOB. Planificar, administrar y mantener el presupuesto anual, supervisando controles de costos mensualmente y trimestralmente. Interfaz y colaborar con socios clave para manejar todas las líneas de tiempo, entregas e instalaciones de equipos visuales, accesorios y tiendas. Esto incluye comunicación y compras con: Director de Operaciones de Tienda HSQ Director de Servicios Ambientales de Tiendas HSQ Colaborar con socios empresariales principales, incluyendo eventos especiales, oficinas de moda , asociados proveedores de fuentes, encuentros de origen de eventos, presentaciones, tecnologías de ventas y nuevas apariciones para impulsar las últimas tendencias de comercialización, uso de tecnología de marketing, búsqueda y desarrollo de nuevos conceptos de venta, etc. Mantener un fuerte interés y curiosidad por el diseño, arte, interiores y diseño gráfico. Entrenar y desarrollar colegas visuales, realizando una calibración continua de talentos y planificación de sucesión trimestralmente. Promover un entorno de aceptación y respeto que fortalezca las relaciones y garantice conexiones auténticas con los colegas, clientes y comunidades. Además de las tareas esenciales mencionadas anteriormente, se pueden asignar otras funciones. Habilidades Usted necesitará Business Insight: Conocimiento profundo de la identidad de marca Macy's, experiencia del cliente y estrategia de mercadeo, aplicando este conocimiento para crear presentaciones visuales convincentes que impulsen las ventas. Soluciones estratégicas de marketing: Capacidad de analizar tendencias, elementos clave y vendedores para gestionar y ejecutar estrategias de merchandising eficaces que mejoren los objetivos comerciales. Inclinarse, arrodillarse, agacharse y subir escaleras Puede implicar llegar por encima del nivel de los ojos Requiere visión cercana, visión de color, percepción de profundidad y ajuste de enfoque Capacidad para trabajar un horario flexible, incluidos días, noches, fines de semana y vacaciones, basado en las necesidades del departamento y la empresa Qué podemos ofrecer Además, construya una comunidad uniéndose a uno de nuestros Grupos de Recursos Colaboradores y haciendo la diferencia a través de nuestras oportunidades voluntarias. Algunos beneficios adicionales que ofrecemos incluyen: Incentivos basados en el rendimiento Revisión anual del mérito Programa de Asistencia al Empleado con asesoramiento sobre salud mental y consejos legales / financieros Accede al menú completo de las ofertas de prestaciones aquí. Sobre nosotros Este es un gran momento para unirse a Macys! Ya sea que esté ayudando a un cliente a encontrar el regalo perfecto, agilizar las operaciones en alguno de nuestros centros de distribución, mejorar nuestra experiencia de compra online, comprar productos de estilo y tendencia para superar a nuestros clientes o diseñar un globo para el Día de Acción de Gracias, le ofrecemos oportunidades únicas para ser parte de algunos de los momentos más memorables de la vida de las personas. Únase a nosotros y ayuda a escribir el próximo capítulo de nuestra historia - aplica hoy!
Job Overview The Specialist, Visual Execution leads the creation and maintenance of the Macy’s Herald Square Flagship Brand Experience through powerful, relevant, and integrated campaigns, fashion presentations, and category distortions. This individual drives sales by balancing creative execution with strategic analysis of trends, key items, and volume drivers. The Specialist, Visual Execution has relevant leadership experience in Visual Merchandising, Store Presentation, Design, Fashion, and the general retail market.
What You Will Do Direct and manage all visual merchandising presentation standards.
Lead the team through the creative process to conceptualize and design all visual merchandising components supporting seasonal, fashion, trend, and holiday campaigns within FOB.
Plan, manage, and maintain the annual budget, overseeing cost controls on a monthly and quarterly basis.
Interface and collaborate with key partners to manage all timelines, deliveries, and installations of visual equipment, fixtures, and shops. This includes communication and collaboration with:
Store Manager
HSQ Operations teams
Senior Director of Visual for HSQ
Director of Store Environment
Collaborate with key business partners, including the Fashion Office, Marketing, Events, and Vendor Partners, to capture and support fashion, trends, marketing, special appearances, and events that drive sales.
Utilize the latest technologies, industry trends, and research to source new presentation concepts. Maintain a strong interest in and curiosity for design, art, interiors, and graphic design.
Coach and develop visual colleagues, conducting ongoing talent calibration and succession planning quarterly.
Foster an environment of acceptance and respect that strengthens relationships, and ensures authentic connections with colleagues, customers, and communities.
In addition to the essential duties mentioned above, other duties may be assigned.
Skills You Will Need Business Insight: Deep understanding of Macy’s brand identity, customer experience, and merchandising strategy, applying this knowledge to create compelling visual presentations that drive sales.
Strategic Thinking : Ability to analyze trends, key items, and volume drivers to develop and execute impactful visual merchandising strategies that align with business objectives.
Creative Execution: Strong visual merchandising, store presentation, and design expertise, with the ability to conceptualize and implement visually engaging displays that enhance the customer experience.
Leadership & Talent Development: Proven ability to coach, mentor, and develop visual merchandising teams, ensuring ongoing talent calibration and succession planning.
Collaboration & Influence: Ability to build strong cross-functional relationships with internal and external partners, including Store Management, Operations, Marketing, Events, and Vendor Partners, to execute visual initiatives effectively.
Project & Budget Management: Expertise in planning, organizing, and managing multiple projects while maintaining cost controls, overseeing budgets, and ensuring timely execution of visual merchandising strategies.
Technical Proficiency: Proficiency in design and visualization software, including InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, SketchUp, and Excel, with the ability to apply technology and industry trends to enhance visual merchandising.
Communication & Negotiation: Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present ideas clearly, influence stakeholders, and negotiate with vendors to secure cost-effective solutions.
Problem-Solving & Adaptability : Ability to work independently, prioritize multiple projects, and demonstrate flexibility in responding to changing business needs in a fast-paced retail environment.
Who You Are Candidates with a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in a related field are encouraged to apply.
This position requires heavy lifting, constant moving, remaining in a stationary position, and reaching with arms and hands
Involves remaining in a stationary position for at least two consecutive hours, lifting at least 30 lbs. stooping, kneeling, crouching, and climbing ladders
May involve reaching above eye level
Requires close vision, color vision, depth perception, and focus adjustment
Able to work a flexible schedule, including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays, based on department and company needs
What We Can Offer You Join a team where work is as rewarding as it is fun! We offer a dynamic, inclusive environment with competitive pay and benefits. Enjoy comprehensive health and wellness coverage and a 401(k) match to invest in your future. Prioritize your well-being with paid time off and eight paid holidays. Grow your career with continuous learning and leadership development. Plus, build community by joining one of our Colleague Resource Groups and make a difference through our volunteer opportunities.
Some additional benefits we offer include:
Performance-based incentives
Annual merit review
Employee Assistance Program with mental health counseling and legal/financial advice
Access the full menu of benefits offerings here.
About Us This is a great time to join Macy’s! Whether you’re helping a customer find the perfect gift, streamlining operations in one of our distribution centers, enhancing our online shopping experience, buying in-style and on-trend merchandise to outfit our customers, or designing a balloon for the Thanksgiving Day Parade, we offer unique opportunities to be part of some of the most memorable moments in people’s lives.
Join us and help write the next chapter in our story - apply today!
This job description is not all-inclusive. Macy's, Inc. reserves the right to amend this job description at any time. Macy's, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment.
#J-18808-Ljbffr
In Summary: The Specialist, Visual Execution leads the creation and maintenance of the Macy’s Herald Square Flagship Brand Experience . This individual drives sales by balancing creative execution with strategic analysis of trends, key items, and volume drivers . The Specialist has relevant leadership experience in Visual Merchandising, Store Presentation, Design, Fashion, and the general retail market .
En Español: Macy's es más que una tienda. Somos una historia. Una que ha capturado los corazones y las mentes de Estados Unidos durante más de 160 años. Una historia sobre innovaciones y tradiciones... acerca de tiendas inspiradoras e irresistibles productos... sobre la emoción de los fuegos artificiales del 4 de julio, y la maravilla del desfile del Día de Acción de Gracias. Hemos sido parte de momentos memorables y hitos para innumerables clientes y colegas. Esas historias son parte de lo que hace que este sea un lugar tan especial para trabajar. El Especialista en Ejecución Visual tiene experiencia de liderazgo relevante en Merchandising visual, Presentación de la tienda, Diseño, Moda y el mercado minorista general. Lo que harás Direct y gestionar todos los estándares de presentación de merchandising visuales. Liderar al equipo a través del proceso creativo para conceptualizar y diseñar todos los componentes de mercandismo visual que apoyan las campañas estacionales, de moda, tendencias y vacaciones dentro de FOB. Planificar, administrar y mantener el presupuesto anual, supervisando controles de costos mensualmente y trimestralmente. Interfaz y colaborar con socios clave para manejar todas las líneas de tiempo, entregas e instalaciones de equipos visuales, accesorios y tiendas. Esto incluye comunicación y compras con: Director de Operaciones de Tienda HSQ Director de Servicios Ambientales de Tiendas HSQ Colaborar con socios empresariales principales, incluyendo eventos especiales, oficinas de moda , asociados proveedores de fuentes, encuentros de origen de eventos, presentaciones, tecnologías de ventas y nuevas apariciones para impulsar las últimas tendencias de comercialización, uso de tecnología de marketing, búsqueda y desarrollo de nuevos conceptos de venta, etc. Mantener un fuerte interés y curiosidad por el diseño, arte, interiores y diseño gráfico. Entrenar y desarrollar colegas visuales, realizando una calibración continua de talentos y planificación de sucesión trimestralmente. Promover un entorno de aceptación y respeto que fortalezca las relaciones y garantice conexiones auténticas con los colegas, clientes y comunidades. Además de las tareas esenciales mencionadas anteriormente, se pueden asignar otras funciones. Habilidades Usted necesitará Business Insight: Conocimiento profundo de la identidad de marca Macy's, experiencia del cliente y estrategia de mercadeo, aplicando este conocimiento para crear presentaciones visuales convincentes que impulsen las ventas. Soluciones estratégicas de marketing: Capacidad de analizar tendencias, elementos clave y vendedores para gestionar y ejecutar estrategias de merchandising eficaces que mejoren los objetivos comerciales. Inclinarse, arrodillarse, agacharse y subir escaleras Puede implicar llegar por encima del nivel de los ojos Requiere visión cercana, visión de color, percepción de profundidad y ajuste de enfoque Capacidad para trabajar un horario flexible, incluidos días, noches, fines de semana y vacaciones, basado en las necesidades del departamento y la empresa Qué podemos ofrecer Además, construya una comunidad uniéndose a uno de nuestros Grupos de Recursos Colaboradores y haciendo la diferencia a través de nuestras oportunidades voluntarias. Algunos beneficios adicionales que ofrecemos incluyen: Incentivos basados en el rendimiento Revisión anual del mérito Programa de Asistencia al Empleado con asesoramiento sobre salud mental y consejos legales / financieros Accede al menú completo de las ofertas de prestaciones aquí. Sobre nosotros Este es un gran momento para unirse a Macys! Ya sea que esté ayudando a un cliente a encontrar el regalo perfecto, agilizar las operaciones en alguno de nuestros centros de distribución, mejorar nuestra experiencia de compra online, comprar productos de estilo y tendencia para superar a nuestros clientes o diseñar un globo para el Día de Acción de Gracias, le ofrecemos oportunidades únicas para ser parte de algunos de los momentos más memorables de la vida de las personas. Únase a nosotros y ayuda a escribir el próximo capítulo de nuestra historia - aplica hoy!