Visual Merchandising Specialist II

This position is designated as a hybrid role based out of our headquarters near Portland, Oregon. The current expectation is for employees to work onsite four days per week, subject to change based on business needs. This in-office requirement may be adjusted at the discretion of the company.

ABOUT THE POSITION

In Global Brand Marketing, we focus on our consumers' behavior, and create experiences around the globe to build their connection to our brand. Whether it's media strategy, brand/product storytelling, content creation or partner activations, the consumer is at the heart of everything we do. And we continue to stay true to our brand, even as we evolve to meet the demands of the ever-changing landscape

Our North America Retail Brand Marketing team is looking for a Visual Merchandising Specialist II that will focus on the behavior of consumers and creates retail experiences to build a connection to the brand. They will develop, communicate, and execute product presentations and Visual Merchandising initiatives within Direct-to-Consumer factory outlet stores.

HOW YOU'LL MAKE A DIFFERENCE

• Collaborates with signage and fixture partners to deliver compelling seasonal storytelling initiatives, windows, and floor-set directives.
• Oversees visual presentation standards for factory outlet stores. Manages best practices where needed and strategizes with retail team and channel manager to implement agreed-upon changes and updates.
• Assists in creating seasonal Merchandising directives based on pre-season strategy and monthly window directives aligned to seasonal initiatives.
• Creates and executes reactionary updates per merchant and in-store marketing needs.
• Collaborates with merchant partners during assortment planning phase to provide retail presentation point of view and guardrails.
• Develops seasonal product catalogs and distributes to store staff and field leadership.
• Manages creation and content of new store/remodel directives. Travels to new store openings to lead merchandising and training. Recaps openings to the larger Marketing group. Manages outside agencies to assist with completion when necessary.
• Participates in market visits including store visits with DTC leadership and competitor market visits.
• Drives capacity studies for new programs and provides detailed dimensions or other deliverables as part of collaborative briefing.
• Partner with CSC's Factory Outlet Merchant/Buying, Visual Merchandising, Retail Marketing and Brand Design teams to ensure all program executions are aligned, communicated, documented, and installed on time and within budget
• Manage mannequin vendors and oversee all orders associated with the Outlet channel.

YOU ARE

• Well-versed in retail (factory outlet division experience preferred)
• Able to manage and track complex in-store marketing programs
• A strong communicator, including excellent interpersonal and presentation skills
• A creative problem solver

YOU HAVE

• Bachelor's degree in visual merchandising, marketing, or related field or work experience equivalent to a degree.
• Minimum of 3-5 years in-store marketing, retail marketing or product marketing experience.
• Intermediate knowledge of In-Design, and the adobe suite and MS Office
• Ability to travel upwards of 50% of the time.

This job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities, but constitutes a general definition of the position's scope and function in the company.

Columbia Sportswear Company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. Columbia Sportswear is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. If you need reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please notify your recruiter.At Columbia Sportswear Company, we're proud to offer regular full-time employees a benefits package that includes a variety of services and products to help make your life and work more rewarding. Our benefit programs contribute to overall employee well-being by aligning those programs with the fundamental elements of well-being: physical, social/emotional, financial, career and community. Benefits that can protect your family's financial future and help you save money through our 401k plan plus a generous company match. Columbia offers medical, dental, vision, life Insurance, disability, flexible spending accounts, health savings account, and an assortment of voluntary benefit offerings (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and legal services). In addition, Columbia offers EAP + which is free and confidential 24/7/365 counseling services. We have extensive wellness benefits, employee discounts and a generous time off program available.If you need an accommodation/adjustment to successfully complete and submit your application, please reach out to with the Subject: Applicant Assistance Requested.