Visual Merchandiser at LiveTrends Design Group in Apopka, FL

Description

Job Title: Visual Merchandiser

Location: Apopka, FL | Marketing & Creative

Reports To: Art Director

Direct Reports: Creative Director

FLSA Status: Exempt (Salaried)

ABOUT US

LiveTrends Design Group is a recognized leader in the global home décor industry, bringing inspiration, creativity, and joy to more than 13 million homes each year. By blending the timeless beauty of Nature with the power of Art, we create distinctive products and experiences that are redefining the home décor landscape across North America and Europe.

Driven by innovation, exceptional design, and a passion for excellence, our brands: LiveTrends, Urban Jungle, and BeYou, are trusted by many of the world's leading retailers, including Lowe's, Target, Costco, Kroger, Trader Joe's, Wegmans, Publix, and more.

Just as importantly, we have built a workplace culture as remarkable as the products we create. LiveTrends was recently recognized as a Top Workplace and earned additional Top Workplace Culture Excellence Awards for Leadership, Purpose & Values, Innovation, Employee Appreciation, and Professional Development, an achievement that reflects our commitment to developing great people, fostering creativity, and building an environment where employees can thrive.

At LiveTrends, we are not just creating products for homes, we are creating opportunities for talented people to grow, innovate, and make a meaningful impact every day.

SPECIFIC ACCOUNTABILITIES

Visual Merchandising & Space Design

• The Visual Merchandiser is responsible for designing and curating physical brand environments that bring LiveTrends collections, trends, and product stories to life.
• This role creates engaging retail showrooms, customer presentation spaces, trade show environments, photo shoot sets, support sales growth, and strengthen brand identity.
• The ideal candidate is highly creative, trend-aware, hands-on, and capable of transforming concepts into visually compelling environments that showcase LiveTrends products in innovative and commercially effective ways.

Showroom & Retail Environment Design

• Design and execute seasonal showroom layouts that effectively communicate LiveTrends collections, product stories, and merchandising strategies.
• Create visually compelling product presentations that align with seasonal themes, trend forecasts, and customer preferences.
• Develop retail display concepts that support customer presentations and retailer merchandising initiatives.
• Curate cohesive visual experiences that highlight product features, color stories, and trend direction.
• Continuously refresh showroom environments to reflect new collections and business priorities.

Product Styling & Storytelling

• Style products for showrooms, customer meetings, photography sessions, videos, and special events.
• Create visual narratives that connect products to lifestyle trends and consumer inspiration.
• Develop merchandising strategies that maximize product visibility, impact, and sell-through potential.
• Ensure all displays consistently reflect LiveTrends brand standards and design philosophy.
• Collaborate with Product Design, Marketing, and Sales teams to communicate collection concepts effectively.

Trade Shows & Events

• Design and coordinate trade show booths, customer events, and exhibition environments.
• Plan layouts, product placement, signage, graphics, and experiential elements.
• Manage setup, installation, teardown, and transportation logistics for displays and events.
• Ensure brand consistency across all event environments and customer-facing spaces.
• Support retailer presentations and special merchandising initiatives as needed.

Set Design & Creative Production Support

• Design and build environments for photography, video production, social media content, and marketing campaigns.
• Source props, furniture, fixtures, décor, and supporting materials to enhance visual storytelling.
• Collaborate with photographers, graphic designers, marketers, and creative teams to execute campaign concepts.
• Maintain organization and inventory of styling materials, props, and display assets.
• Ensure all sets align with campaign objectives and seasonal creative direction.

Sourcing & Installation

• Source materials, fixtures, furnishings, signage, props, and display components within budget.
• Manage vendor relationships related to merchandising materials and display elements.
• Construct, install, and maintain merchandising displays and showroom environments.
• Coordinate deliveries, setup schedules, and project timelines.
• Troubleshoot installation challenges and implement creative solutions as needed.

Project Management & Collaboration

• Manage multiple merchandising projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines and budget expectations.
• Collaborate with Sales, Product Development, Marketing, Operations, and Executive Leadership teams.
• Maintain project schedules, budgets, and resource plans.
• Continuously evaluate display effectiveness and recommend improvements.
• Stay current on visual merchandising, retail design, consumer trends, and industry best practices.

Requirements

Core Competencies

• Exceptional visual design and merchandising instincts.
• Strong understanding of consumer behavior and retail presentation.
• Creative thinker with strong aesthetic judgment.
• Highly organized and capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Resourceful problem solver with a hands-on approach.
• Ability to balance creativity with business objectives.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Collaborative team player with a positive attitude and strong work ethic.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Visual Merchandising, Interior Design, Retail Design, Marketing, Fine Arts, Fashion Merchandising, or related field preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in visual merchandising, showroom design, retail design, set design, event merchandising, or related creative field.
• Experience creating physical retail, showroom, trade show, or branded environments.
• Demonstrated portfolio showcasing merchandising, styling, retail, or experiential design work.
• Experience sourcing materials, props, fixtures, and display elements.
• Ability to independently execute projects from concept through installation.

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign).
• Experience using presentation and visualization tools such as PowerPoint, SketchUp, Canva, or similar software.
• Ability to create merchandising plans, floor plans, mood boards, and visual presentations.
• Knowledge of retail fixtures, display materials, signage, and fabrication methods.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.

Leadership & Interpersonal Skills

• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across creative, sales, and operational teams.
• Strong relationship-building skills with vendors and internal stakeholders.
• Ability to receive feedback and adapt designs accordingly.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and drive projects forward.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift and move merchandise, fixtures, props, and display materials up to 40 pounds.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, climb ladders, and work in showroom, warehouse, greenhouse, retail, and event environments warm / hot warehouse spaces.
• Ability to travel periodically for trade shows, customer presentations, retail visits, and company events.

Why Join LiveTrends?

This role offers a unique opportunity to influence how customers experience the LiveTrends brand. The Visual Merchandiser will play a critical role in transforming innovative products and trend concepts into immersive environments that inspire customers, support sales growth, and bring creativity to life across every touchpoint of the business.