Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from On
Job overview
The Sr. Specialist - Visual Merchandiser at On is responsible for elevating visual merchandising standards across B2B and wholesale channels to create a consistent, premium brand experience.
Responsibilities and impact
The role involves supporting shop-in-shop and showroom installations, partnering with merchandising teams to deliver seasonal stories, managing external VM agencies, collaborating on in-store campaigns, and conducting market research to enhance visual storytelling.
Compensation and benefits
The position offers a cash compensation range of $99,000-$121,000 including base and bonus, with potential equity compensation, medical, dental, vision benefits, PTO, 401k, paid holidays, office closures, and product perks.
Experience and skills
Candidates should have 6+ years of visual merchandising experience, preferably with wholesale or B2B focus, proficiency in Adobe InDesign and Photoshop, strong fashion sensibility, agency management experience, and willingness to travel up to 30%.
Career development
On provides a growth-oriented environment with tools for holistic development, learning, innovation, and a supportive team atmosphere focused on personal and professional progress.
Work environment and culture
On emphasizes a fair, inclusive, and supportive work environment that promotes physical and mental well-being and values diversity and equity in recruitment and retention.
Company information
On is a fast-growing sportswear brand focused on igniting the human spirit through movement, with a strong presence in retail and community activations across North America.
Team overview
The candidate will join the Brand Experience team, which includes B2B Marketing, Retail Marketing Operations, Visual Merchandising, Events, Community Marketing, and Technical Representatives working together to create impactful brand experiences.
Unique job features
The role uniquely blends styling, training, and execution to bring product stories to life across multiple B2B environments and involves collaboration with global VM designers and external agencies.
Company overview
On is a Swiss performance running shoe company that has recently expanded its presence in the United States by opening its largest retail store in Portland, Oregon. The company is known for its innovative running shoe designs that focus on performance and comfort, catering to athletes and running enthusiasts. Founded in Switzerland, On has grown significantly by leveraging its unique CloudTec technology, which provides a distinctive cushioning system in its footwear. The company's revenue is primarily generated through the sale of its high-performance running shoes and related apparel, both online and in physical retail locations.
How to land this job
Position your resume to highlight your 6+ years of visual merchandising experience, especially focusing on B2B and wholesale channels, to align with On's needs.
Emphasize your skills in hands-on execution for in-store installs, windows, and events, as well as your proficiency with Adobe InDesign and Photoshop, as these are key for the role.
Apply through multiple platforms such as On's corporate careers page, LinkedIn, and other job boards to maximize your application visibility.
Connect with current employees in On's Brand Experience or Visual Merchandising teams on LinkedIn; use ice breakers like commenting on recent brand campaigns or asking about their experience working on B2B visual merchandising to start conversations.
Optimize your resume for ATS by including keywords like 'visual merchandising,' 'B2B,' 'shop-in-shop,' 'Adobe InDesign,' 'Photoshop,' and 'agency management' to ensure it passes initial screenings.
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