Responsible for the successful planning and implementation of visual merchandising across all Magnolia entities. Manage a variety of projects throughout the year including seasonal installs at all Magnolia entities, quarterly/seasonal events, large scale events, and seasonal in-store promotions.Develop and grow partnerships with other departments within MagnoliaCollaborate with Display team and Visual Director to create seasonal designs and conceptsSupport, train, and inspire store Visual team on all aspects of visual merchandisingPartner with other departments within Magnolia to develop visual concepts and ideas, and communicate these ideas to the appropriate departments and peopleDevelop new visual merchandising ideas to present to the Visual Director and Visual Ops DirectorCreate and maintain fresh, engaging, and aesthetically pleasing visual displays that are inline with the Magnolia visual guidelinesCollaborate with a variety of other departments to create and maintain fresh, engaging and aesthetically pleasing visual displays that are in-line with the Magnolia brand and aestheticUnderstand industry trends and proactively contribute new and fresh ideas that will improve the overall Magnolia experienceUtilize and manage the use of weekly sales reports to track, analyze, and communicate business results and determine strategies to maximize sales

Manage and lead the 28 members of the store Visual/Restock teamOversee the implementation of all merchandising, floor moves, seasonal installs, and store sale eventsGuides product placement and creates presentations that inspire our guest and our reflective of the Magnolia brandPartner with store General Manager, Stockroom Manager, Marketing, and Merchandising team to establish systems that protect stock levels, highlight product, and uphold presentation standardsUtilize and manage the use of weekly sales reports to track, analyze, and communicate business results and determine strategies to maximize sales

Communicate and implement department visual merchandising and styling guidelines to Visual Managers, Stylists, Regional Merchandising Managers, Department Managers, and Store ManagersCoach and train new visual managers on merchandising/styling expectations and standardsEnsure store/department alignment on all National and Regional marketing initiatives Support and lead store openings, remodels, events, special projects, and sale/holiday set-up Partner with Strategy team and Regional Merchandise Managers to execute new merchandising strategies in storeDevelop clear processes/expectations for key hallmark holidays, sales, and fashion time framesReview operating practices and procedures and react quickly to be innovative where improvements can be madeCoached and trained Visual team for the first International Nordstrom store in Canada, supported the store opening, and continue to work with the visual team to maintain company presentation standards

Partner with merchant group (NMM's, RD's, and Buyers) to develop new merchandising ideas and to create national department/styling guidelinesCollaborate with Store Design to ensure effective and proper use of department fixtures and help execute new concepts Communicate and implement department visual merchandising and styling guidelines to Visual Managers, Stylists, Regional Merchandising Managers, Department Managers, and Store ManagersSupport and lead store openings, remodels, events, special projects, and sale/holiday set-upLead National conference calls to discuss styling and merchandising with Visual Managers, Regional Visual Mangers, and StylistsHelped launch and lead new Regional Stylist Trainer program Review operating practices and procedures and react quickly to be innovative where improvements can be made

Responsible for creating a innovative and inspiring store environment for the customer every season Work closely with Visual Team to ensure we were continually generating fresh ideas whenmerchandising/styling, while still retaining a collaborative and flexible mindsetInfused personal artistic interests and talents into visual executionInterpret seasonal concept designs/direction from home office to meet the unique needs of the storeExecute product placement, receiving, and display Served as visual merchandising educator for the store