Visual Merchandising Designer

WHO WE ARE

We come from diverse backgrounds, with unique perspectives and skills, but we share the same belief that caring for others can change the world. We draw on our own experience, combining our strengths and honoring our differences, to show up with empathy and vulnerability, and to stand up for honest and authenticity. We know that the world is changing, that we learn by listening and grow by risking, and that to create a more caring world we must be brave enough to change with it. We don't just make things. We are here to make life more meaningful, and most importantly to help people feel seen and understood. We are Creative & Product Development, one team united to invent Hallmark's future.

Hallmark's Global Visual Merchandising Studio is a strategic and dedicated studio made up of graphic and production designers, visual merchandisers, fixture and environmental designers, and writers. We create memorable in-store experiences; environmental signage, wayfinding, and fixture solutions for retailers including Hallmark Gold Crown, Walmart, CVS, Walgreens, and grocery, around the globe. We deliver a shopper experience that is easy to shop, showcases innovation and is unmistakably, recognizably Hallmark.

WHAT YOUR ROLE ENTAILS AND HOW YOU'LL CONTRIBUTE

The Visual Merchandising Designer is responsible for end-to-end development of merchandising solutions. Working with the Visual Merchandising Manager, the Visual Merchandising Designer develops highly strategic, flexible, captivating visual display solutions based upon industry "best practices" to implement across the many sizes and layouts of store spaces. The designer must have the ability to produce a variety of innovative solutions in support of new product launches, seasonal programs, trade events, and new store development across the global market. The work must enhance and support specific product offerings, but also convey a compelling and consistent consumer experience in line with overall brand and retail strategies. This individual is responsible for providing total solution output across all phases of workflow, producing presentation materials, conceptual sketches, digital renderings, and physical sets. This role requires strong creative design skills, visual merchandising expertise (design principles), product presentation techniques, and the ability to understand and apply retailer specific strategy and requirements, consumer insights, category expertise, understanding of the retail environment, operational acumen, fixture knowledge, and awareness of industry trends.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

The following is required to be considered for this role:

• Bachelor's Degree or 4 years' professional work experience
• At least 3 years of in-store experience design, visual merchandising, interior design and/or store management experience
• Experience using Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop)
• Experience using a Mac-based platform

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Your application and portfolio will stand out if you have:

• A portfolio that highlights visual merchandising display and environmental/experience design principles
• A portfolio that showcases a variety of conceptual and execution level presentation materials, sketches, digital renderings, planograms, photos of physical displays
• Bachelor's Degree in Retail Visual Merchandising, Interior Design, Industrial Design or Textiles
• Corporate Visual Merchandising experience
• Outstanding creative and conceptual visual merchandising skills
• Strong aesthetic and design background
• Extensive knowledge and understanding of current retail industry and trends
• Confidently and articulately present visual merchandising solutions (written & verbal)
• Work productively in fast-paced, dynamic environment with high degree of autonomy
• Exceptional organizational skills/ ability to effectively manage multiple tasks
• Proactively seeks opportunities to improve work processes to improve efficiency and quality of deliverables
• Flexible, adept collaborator
• Strong leadership capabilities

ADDITIONAL DETAILS

• This is a hybrid role, working about 50% onsite at headquarters and 50% offsite (as needed)
• This is a progressive role that will be filled at the level based on the skills and experience of the selected candidate

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

• To be considered, you must show how you meet the basic qualifications in a resume or document you upload, or by completing the work experience and education application fields. Accepted file types are DOCX and PDF.
• An uploaded portfolio is also required for this position. Your portfolio should be compiled into one PDF document that is no larger than 5 MB and uploaded with your resume. If your portfolio file size is above the 5MB limit, you can submit a one-page overview (ex) of your work.

In addition, you can submit a URL to a portfolio website or social media site displaying your portfolio, but only as a supplement to your uploaded portfolio or one-page overview.

Now's your chance to embrace a future with Hallmark-just follow the instructions below to apply.

You must show how you meet the basic qualifications in a resume or document you upload, or by completing the work experience and education application fields.Accepted file types are DOCX and PDF.

In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, Hallmark Cards, Inc. and its subsidiary companies will hire only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States. Hallmark does not generally provide sponsorship for employment.

Employment by Hallmark is contingent upon the signing of the Employment Agreement, signing of an agreement to arbitrate in connection with the Hallmark Dispute Resolution Program, completing Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification, passing the urinalysis drug screen, education verification and satisfactory reference and background checks.

Hallmark is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, pregnancy, national origin, physical or mental disability, genetics, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Principals only please.

HALLMARK - Because Connecting With Each Other Has Never Been More Important

For more than a century, Hallmark has been bringing people together and improving the relationships that matter most. That's why millions of people all over the world connect with the Hallmark brand. It has always been a mission so much bigger than any one of us who work here.

Today, we need empathetic learners, strategic thinkers, and enthusiastic visionaries with diverse experiences and skills to help us create the rest of Hallmark's second century as we shift to a more digitally savvy, unified approach that combines the best of brick-and-mortar retail with the efficiency of dot-com spaces. Help us imagine what our next hundred years could look like!

When you join Hallmark, we will go out of our way to make you feel like part of the team. In the day-to-day, we'll make the best use of the skills and talents you already have. We'll also give you leadership opportunities and show you multiple potential pathways to future success.

Our culture of care for our consumers and for one another shows in the way we embrace different backgrounds, identities, and working styles, deliberately seeking out ways to be more inclusive both internally among our work groups and externally through the things we make and sell to our retail partners and consumers. We believe that a broadly inclusive, equitable approach is also our best path to future success. We're seeking out those who can bring a fresh perspective to our business and would love your input as someone new to our team! We can only change and grow when we intentionally include new perspectives-like yours.