Visual Merchandising & Store Design Manager

Squishable is a close-knit team of designers, artists, pop culture-fanatics, and lovers of all things adorable. Together we create the cutest, cuddliest, (and sometimes downright unusual) plush and lifestyle products in the world. With the millions-strong Squishable fan community cheering us on (and a lot of cupcakes, coffee, and karaoke) we make people say "awww." Our offices are in a sunny Soho loft in NYC, and downtown Washington DC.

Job Summary:

We are looking for a creative and detail-oriented individual to help make Squishable retail spaces engaging, cohesive, and fun. The Visual Merchandising & Store Design Associate supports the development and execution of in-store visuals, layouts, and seasonal merchandising strategies to elevate the customer experience across our retail locations. This role is hands-on and collaborative, working closely with the Art & Design team, Store Operations, and external vendors to bring the Squishable brand to life in-store. The ideal candidate has 1–3 years of relevant experience in visual merchandising or store design—retail experience is required, and toy or specialty retail experience is a plus!

MUST BE comfortable with travel. This role includes approximately 50% travel to Squishable stores across the United States.

Job Responsibilities:

• Assist in the creation and rollout of seasonal visual merchandising guidelines, floor sets, and in-store directives.


• Develop and execute store layouts, signage, fixture placement, and graphics to maintain a consistent brand message.


• Collaborate with internal teams and external vendors to coordinate and implement signage, fixtures, props, and merchandising installations.


• Lead and support visual merchandising projects, including new store openings, store revamps, and seasonal refreshes.


• Provide visual training and guidance to store staff to ensure consistency across all locations.


• Monitor product presentation and store execution, suggesting improvements to drive customer engagement and sales.


• Stay current on retail design and merchandising trends to continuously evolve Squishable’s in-store experience.

Requirements:

• 1–3 years of experience in visual merchandising, retail design, or a related field (toy or specialty retail experience strongly preferred)


• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and Google Suite.


• Knowledge of SketchUp or similar design software is a plus.


• Strong attention to detail with excellent organizational and communication skills.


• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, creative environment and adapt to evolving priorities.


• Willingness to travel up to 50% to support stores across the U.S.

Salary: $75,000-$85,000

Benefits:        
401(k) matching
Dental Insurance
Medical insurance
Vision insurance 
Paid time off
Employee Discount
          
Work Location: Hybrid must be comfortable commuting to the NYC office 

At Squishable.com, Inc. we value, celebrate, and support diversity and inclusivity across our community and we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skillsets. We do not discriminate against any applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.

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