Gap Inc.
Area Visual Manager, Gap Specialty Southwest (Los Angeles)
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Job Description
- Req#: R193172
- Lead the development and execution of seasonal floor sets, window displays, and in store visual presentations in partnership with corporate visual, merchandising, and planning teams.
- Ensure all visual directives are aligned with brand identity, commercial plans, and local inventory opportunities.
- Manage in store execution standards across locations through coaching, training, and regular visits.
- Partner with Merchandising, Planning, Store Operations, and Marketing to ensure timely alignment of visual presentations with product deliveries and promotional calendars.
- Influence product placement and storytelling based on real time store feedback and business trends.
- Coach store teams on visual merchandising principles and brand standards to build in store execution capabilities.
- Conduct regular store walkthroughs, provide clear feedback, and build accountability for consistent brand execution.
- Monitor retail and design trends to maintain brand relevance and competitive differentiation.
- Continuously propose new ideas and enhancements to drive traffic, conversion, and customer engagement.
- 3–5 years experience in multi-store visual merchandising or related field
- Strong understanding of visual merchandising principles, brand storytelling, and consumer behavior
- Experience leading seasonal floor sets and large scale visual rollouts
- Excellent communication, organizational, and project management skills
- Ability to balance creativity with commercial priorities
- Proficient in visual planning tools and Microsoft Office Suite; Adobe Creative Suite a plus
- Willingness to travel regularly within assigned area, and for company projects
- Passion for the retail customer experience and elevating brand presentation
- Thrives in a fast paced, ever evolving environment
- Solutions oriented, collaborative, and adaptable
- Inspires and motivates teams through a positive, hands on leadership style
About the Role
As the Area Visual Manager, you are the strategic and creative lead for visual merchandising execution across a defined group of stores. You drive the brand’s storytelling and commercial success by partnering with cross-functional teams to bring seasonal floorsets, window displays, and product presentations to life. With a deep understanding of market trends, brand identity, and store level performance, you translate creative direction into compelling visual experiences that engage customers, support business objectives, and elevate store teams.What You'll Do
Visual Strategy & Execution
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Leadership & Team Development
Market Awareness & Innovation
Who You Are
Preferred Attributes
About the company
Gap Inc. is the largest specialty retailer in the United States, and is 3rd in total international locations, behind Inditex Group and H&M. As of September 2008, the company has approximately 135,000 employees and operates 3,727 stores worldwide, of which 2,406 are located in the U.S.
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