Visual Experience Designer for New Store Openings

Join our Support Center and be a pivotal resource to our field and distribution teams —where innovation, cross-functional collaboration, and career growth come together in an exciting environment!

As the New Store Opening In Store Presentation Specialist you will will assist the NSO ISP Manager with new store planning and development.

Location: Support Center, 6600 S Bermuda Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89119

Schedule: Monday – Friday, occasional weekends

Pay: $55,000 - 65,000 annually

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits

• Employee Discount
• Employer-Paid Life Insurance
• Flex Time Off
• Disability Insurance
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• 401(k) with company match

Job Responsibilities

• Assists in developing fixtures and product space planning
• Works with NSO ISP Manager on calculating hardware and shelf quantities/configurations
• Assist NSO ISP Manager in driving brand and business objectives/sales through excellent execution of visual merchandising and presentation design through décor planning decks
• Ideate, design, source and purchase props and decor for assigned NSOs
• Travel to outer markets as needed for training and store openings, up to 20%
• New store deliveries and warehouse maintenance and organization
• Utilize all company tools, visual talent, and knowledge to plan, map, and execute floor sets incorporating appropriate store specific adaptations as necessary
• Coordinate and produce store set binders
• Construction document and file management
• Assist with Marketing & Merchants teams on in-store signage and special marketing needs
• Effectively communicate project expectations to team members and stakeholders in a timely and clear fashion
• Identify and resolve issues and conflicts within the project and stakeholder teams
• Build, develop and grow business relationships vital to the success of the portfolio of projects with both internal and external resources
• To conduct him/herself in the spirit of the MRG mission, vision, core values and organizational health
• Other duties as assigned
• Reliable transportation

Job Requirements

• 4 years of as a Visual Merchandiser in a fast-paced retail environment
• Degree in Visual Merchandising/Interior Design or equivalent
• Exceptional skills product romancing RTW, Accessories, Consumables, Tech/Electronics, Gift, and Souvenirs
• Comprehensive understanding of composition, spatial, product adjacencies and decor
• Visual presentation skills are up to date on industry and fashion trends
• Experience with short timelines in a fast-past environment
• Excellent computer skills with PCs, Adobe Suite (Acrobat, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and Microsoft Suite (PowerPoint, Publisher, Outlook, Excel, Word)
• Ability to adapt to change quickly and with a positive attitude
• Exemplary organizational skills, with a keen attention to detail
• Excellent communication and people skills
• Self-starter who demonstrates strong initiative
• Experience managing multiple projects and timelines in a fast-past environment
• Up to 20% Travel Required
• Satisfactory Criminal Background Check and Drug Testing
• Spur of the moment transportation required
• Additional Security clearance may be required depending upon location

Additional Requirements

• Frequent sitting
• Limited standing, walking, climbing, crouching, bending, pushing, or pulling
• Occasional travel or overnight
• Normal or corrected vision and hearing
• Can distinguish varying or specific colors, patterns, or materials
• Fluency in English is required for training, customer interactions, and ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures
• Typically, indoors
• Typically, in a consistent temperature
• Lift 0-60 lbs.
• Use of fine motor hand functions

About Us

WHSmith is a leading global travel retailer with over 1,700 stores across 30 countries worldwide. WHSmith North America, incorporating Marshall Retail Group (MRG) and InMotion, represents over half of the Company’s international store estate, with a collection of attractive, successful specialty retail stores located in airports and resorts across North America.

EEO/ADA/DFWP

WHSmith North America is committed to employing a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin/ancestry, age, gender identity, gender expression, military/veteran status, marital status, disability status or any other basis prohibited by law. Reasonable accommodation will be provided for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Experience:

• Adobe Creative Suite: 2 years (Required)
• Visual Merchandising: 3 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Las Vegas, NV 89119 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Las Vegas, NV 89119: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Las Vegas, NV 89119

Salary : $55,000 - $65,000