What are the responsibilities and job description for the Visual Merchandising Manager position at Surya Inc?
VISUAL MERCHANDISING MANAGER
About Surya Inc.
Surya Inc. is an innovative home furnishings company catering to a variety of lifestyles. Surya Inc.’s thoughtfully curated design-forward furniture, rugs, textiles, lighting, wall decor and accents are available worldwide through leading retailers, interior designers, and online stores. The Surya Inc. family of brands includes Surya, Global Views, Mitchell Gold Bob Williams, Livabliss, and RST Brands. Surya Inc. has been named to the Inc. 5000 annual list of America's fastest growing privately held companies ten times.
Position Overview
If you are an experienced visual merchandiser with a passion for transforming spaces through thoughtful design and attention to detail, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity! The Visual Merchandising Manager is responsible for executing compelling visual strategies, ensuring engaging product presentations, and delivering memorable guest experiences across our Surya, Global Views and Mitchell Gold Bob Williams showrooms. This role requires strong creative vision, hands-on merchandising expertise, and exceptional project management skills, with the ability to collaborate seamlessly across teams.
Responsibilities
- Work with leadership to plan and execute product merchandising for tradeshows, using sales data and product priorities to guide assortment decisions
- Implement showroom visual strategies in alignment with brand identities and seasonal direction
- Curate and style impactful product installations and displays that tell a compelling story, highlighting key launches and features
- Manage project timelines and schedules to ensure on-time execution of showroom setups and resets
- Identify and engage with vendors, contractors, and temporary staff as needed
- Develop detailed project plans, tracking progress and timelines from pre-planning through post-show
- Mentor and support junior team members, fostering skill development and ensuring adherence to brand visual standards
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (marketing, sales, product development) to support campaigns, product launches, and photography as needed
- Stay current on home, design, and fashion trends to inform product styling and showroom presentation
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree (Visual Merchandising, Fashion Merchandising, or Interior Design a plus)
- 5 years of experience in showroom design or visual merchandising within home furnishings, interiors, or retail
- Strong spatial design skills with deep knowledge of lighting, proportion, and material application
- Excellent organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
- Proficiency in analyzing sales data and market trends to drive merchandising strategies
- Effective communication, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills
- Experience with Adobe Creative Suite, Homestyler, SketchUp and AutoCAD a plus
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, with proficiency in Excel
- Must be willing to travel to all trade shows, including weekends as needed