Job Description

About the Team

The Visual Merchandising team drives in-store execution of Williams Sonoma brand standards and merchandising strategies across all stores. The team develops clear visual direction that translates product priorities into compelling store presentations, supporting seasonal storytelling, category updates, and key business initiatives.

Visual partners closely with Merchandising, Planning, and Field teams to ensure consistent and accurate visual execution across the store fleet.

About the Role

The Assistant Visual Manager supports the development and execution of seasonal floorsets, perimeter updates, and visual merchandising initiatives across all Williams Sonoma stores. Reporting to the Senior Visual Manager, this role translates merchandising strategies into detailed floorplans, presentation guides, and field communication tools that enable accurate store execution.

This role requires strong floor-planning skills, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities

Floorsets & Product Presentation

• Develop and maintain detailed store floorplans and product adjacency mapping that translate merchandising strategies into executable store presentations
• Create visual floorset guides and presentation packets including annotated floorplans, product placement diagrams, and execution notes for store teams
• Ensure visual materials are accurate, merchant-approved, and delivered on schedule for field execution

Perimeter & Category Updates

• Develop visual direction for perimeter category updates including product placement, fixture positioning, and product density across wall presentations
• Translate merchant assortment updates into clear visual execution guidelines for stores
• Partner with Field teams to address execution questions and support consistent visual standards across locations

Mock Store & Visual Testing

• Assist in building mock store presentations to test product placement, fixture layouts, and visual storytelling prior to field rollout
• Document mock store setups and translate final presentations into clear visual communication for stores

Props, Fixtures & Asset Coordination

• Track and document fixture and prop requirements for seasonal floorsets and perimeter updates
• Partner with procurement and operations teams to order, allocate, and distribute visual props and fixtures
• Maintain organized records of visual assets to support future floorsets and visual initiatives

New Store Openings & Special Projects

• Support New Store Openings by adapting visual floorplans and presentation materials to accommodate varying store layouts
• Assist with special visual merchandising projects and store refresh initiatives as needed
• Travel as required to support New Store Openings and key visual merchandising projects

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner closely with Merchandising, Planning, and Field teams to align visual direction with product priorities and inventory flow
• Manage multiple concurrent visual projects while meeting key milestone dates

We’re Excited About You Because…

• 2–4 years of experience in visual merchandising with multi-store responsibility
• Strong creative visual merchandising background with the ability to translate product strategies into compelling store presentations
• Strong floor-planning and space-mapping skills
• Excellent attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects in a deadline-driven environment
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to adapt in a fast-paced retail environment
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop and InDesign required)
• Proficient on Mac OS and Microsoft Office
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and collaborate cross-functionally
• Ability to travel for New Store Openings and special visual merchandising projects as needed

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit for extended periods while working on a computer
• Ability to lift or move fixtures, props, and product during mock store setups as needed
• Ability to work in a corporate office environment

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 $59,000 - $69,300. 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.

Our Company

Founded in 1956, Williams-Sonoma, Inc. is the premier specialty retailer of high-quality products for the kitchen and home in the United States. Our family of brands are Williams Sonoma, Williams Sonoma Home, Pottery Barn, Pottery Barn Kids, Pottery Barn Teen, Rejuvenation, West Elm, Mark & Graham, Outward, and GreenRow. These brands are among the best known and most respected in the industry. We offer beautifully-designed, stylish and functional products for every area of the home, including the kitchen, living room, bedroom, home office, closet, laundry room and even outdoor spaces. We've seen some big changes since our first brick-and-mortar store opened more than half of a century ago. What hasn't changed is our passion for high-quality products, functional design, outstanding customer service, and enhancing the lives of our customers and the communities where we operate. Today, we're a multi-brand, multi-channel, global enterprise supported by state-of-the-art technology and some of the most talented teams in retailing - and we're always looking for new energy and ideas.