Visual Merchandise Planner: Special Projects

Why You’ll Love World Market

You won’t find a store and team like this anywhere else! We're passionate about our mission to delight customers with a unique, ever-changing marketplace of products from around the world. Our assortment is curated with stylish home décor, quality furniture, thoughtful gifts, time-honored handicrafts, and international food and beverage favorites. From handpicked finds to heartfelt teamwork, World Market is where uniqueness isn’t just celebrated—it’s what sets us apart.

Our team means the world to us! We value authenticity, empowerment and respect and we take pride in what we do. If you’re looking for a collaborative, fast-moving environment where your contributions are valued, growth is supported and you can have a little fun—you’ve found it!

When You Join Our Team, You’ll Enjoy

• Benefits that support health, financial security, and personal life needs. Learn more about benefits and eligibility for Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance, and more!
• Paid vacation and paid sick time
• 401(k) plan with Roth option and company match
• Employee Assistance Program and wellness resources to be and do your best
• Sample Sales and up to 30% shopping discount on our unique finds for you and your designated shopper
• Work life balance and work from home flexibility
• Working with a team who thinks the world of you
  
  

What You'll Do

The Visual Merchandise Planner: Special Projects role designs and delivers retail store floorplans that drive business goals and enhance the customer experience. This role combines creative thinking with strong spatial planning to translate concepts into clear, effective in-store layouts.

You will use AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, and other tools to develop and maintain floor plans and visual concepts, ensuring consistency across projects while supporting both Visual Merchandising team initiatives and broader company programs.

• Plan effective store layouts and fixture placement to support the customer experience.
• Use AutoCAD LT to create and manage floor plans, ensuring accuracy and consistency. Maintain store profile spreadsheets and updates.
• Present layouts to cross-functional partners and adjust based on feedback or product changes.
• Produce Visual Directive Guides using AutoCAD, Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Excel, and Relex for field execution.
• Manage project timelines, deliverables, and communication to ensure on-time execution. Visit stores post-execution to evaluate layouts, validate customer flow, and document learnings for continuous improvement.
• Participate in product development and planning meetings to advocate for Visual Merchandising needs and evaluate space implications.
  
  

Work Location: Hybrid role based in Alameda, CA, with in‑office presence as required by business needs.

Experience & Skills You'll Bring

• AutoCAD LT 2026 proficiency or working knowledge required.
• 3–5 years of visual merchandising experience in a retail environment preferred.
• Strong spatial visualization and 3D thinking skills.
• Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Acrobat) is a plus.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Teams, Excel, Word) is a plus.
• Working knowledge of Relex Space Planning is a plus.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to work across all levels of the organization.
• Ability to build relationships and collaborate effectively with cross-functional partners.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to develop creative solutions.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, team environment.
• Self-motivated and able to work both independently and collaboratively.
  
  

CA Pay Range is $75,000 to $80,000 annually

Full time and Part time associates are eligible to participate in the Company’s 401(k) retirement savings plan after three (3) months of service.

Benefits for full-time employment on the first of the month following 30 days of continuous employment include offerings for programs including Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending, Commuter Benefits and Employee Assistance.

If you need reasonable accommodations to complete the on-line application, please contact the Human Resource Department:

Phone: 1-833-680-2399

Email: hrsupport@worldmarket.com

This email address is only to request reasonable accommodation for the application process due to a medical condition. If you do not need a reasonable accommodation for such reason, please use the apply button below to complete an application and upload your resume.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable laws, which depending on your location may include the Fair Credit Reporting Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the Los Angeles City Fair Chance Act.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of World Market, LLC. to recruit, hire, train, promote, transfer and compensate our associates and provide all other conditions of employment including Company sponsored events without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, lawful alien status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, citizenship status, veteran status, employment status or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.