Manager, Visual Merchandising

About Westman Atelier

A new standard of clean luxury. Founded by world-renowned editorial makeup artist Gucci Westman Westman Atelier is a curated edit of skin-loving performance-first makeup that is always effortless never overdone. A mother makeup artist and champion of holistic living Gucci believes passionately that luxury efficacy and clean can be synonymous with exceptional makeup.

• A skincare approach to high performance make-up formulated with clean ingredients and no-compromise integrity
• Balancing perfect shades and buttery textures that melt into the skin with plant-based actives and cutting-edge science

About Our Founder

Gucci Westman has more than 20 years of professional experience as a major editorial makeup artist contributing to publications like Vogue and Harpers Bazaar. Gucci is known for creating dewy supernaturally glowy looks and her highly coveted second-skin approach to makeup resulting in naturally beautiful radiantly amplified skin.

Position Summary

Westman Atelier is seeking a Manager Visual Merchandising to bring our product and campaigns to life in physical retail in both 3D and 2D. This person will design and render fixtures focus units front-of-store tables and in-store activations from first concept through photoreal render to production-ready files and will lead the VM graphic design team on in-store and events artwork and collateral. They will be a go-to partner for retailer pitches including Sephora and will set a high standard for craft speed and ownership.

The Manager Visual Merchandising translates Westman Ateliers brand world into retail environments that stop shoppers and drive product trial. Combining environmental design visual art and strategic business goals this role converts creative briefs into engaging 3D concepts photorealistic renderings and 2D visual merchandising graphics. The candidate will lead internal creative reviews and collaborate directly with vendor partners to execute displays in retail settings. They operate with a high degree of autonomy in a fast-paced evolving environment. This role sits within the Store Design & Visual Merchandising team reports to the Director Visual Merchandising and manages a Junior Graphic Designer.

Responsibilities:

3D Design and Rendering

• Design and render fixtures focus units front-of-store tables gondolas pop-ups and events from concept sketch to photoreal render.
• Produce pitch-ready renders and visual stories for key retail partners including Sephora accurate to retailer fixture specifications and dimensions.
• Build efficient rendering workflows that combine 3D software AI image generation tools and Photoshop compositing to deliver high-quality visuals at speed.
• Integrate campaign artwork packaging and product accurately into 3D environments with true-to-life scale color and materials.

2D Visual Merchandising Design

• Lead and oversee the creation of VM artwork retailer graphics printed collateral and in-store signage with the Junior Graphic Designer.
• Translate global campaigns and product launches into in-store concepts across retailers and regions safeguarding the brands look and feel.
• Develop production-ready artwork design files and technical drawings for fixtures trays risers and dimensional elements in partnership with fabrication and print vendors.
• Bring working print production knowledge across all 2D artwork including CMYK conversions image resolution paper and substrate selection and preparing print-ready files partnering with the Junior Graphic Designer and print vendors to ensure accurate color and quality at retail.

People leadership and collaboration

• Manage develop and prioritize the work of a Junior Graphic Designer providing clear direction constructive feedback and mentorship with the potential to grow the team.
• Manage external vendors renderers and freelancers to maintain quality timelines and brand consistency.
• Collaborate with Marketing Creative and Sales to align VM concepts with launch strategy and retailer requirements.
• Help build the teams processes templates and asset libraries so the function can scale.

Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in Industrial Design Interior Design Architecture Graphic Design or a related field or equivalent experience.
• 5 to 7 years of experience in visual merchandising retail design or brand environments ideally in prestige beauty fashion or luxury.
• Portfolio demonstrating both photoreal 3D renders of retail fixtures and environments and strong 2D graphic design with a refined aesthetic and attention to detail.
• Expert proficiency in 3D modeling and rendering (such as Cinema 4D Rhino SketchUp Blender KeyShot or V-Ray) and Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop Illustrator InDesign).
• Working fluency with AI image generation tools (such as Gemini) as part of a professional design workflow.
• Experience designing for wholesale retail partners including retailer fixture guidelines and approval processes. Sephora experience a strong plus.
• Understanding of fabrication print and production processes for retail fixtures and dimensional displays.
• Experience managing or mentoring a designer plus freelancers and vendors.
• Proven ability to work autonomously manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality work in a fast-paced deadline-driven environment.
• Clear proactive communicator who raises questions early and takes ownership of outcomes.