Creative Designer, Visual Merchandising

Position Summary

Sunday Riley is hiring an experienced Creative Designer focused on visual merchandising to help translate its premium skincare brand into compelling retail experiences. In this role, you will shape creative concepts for permanent fixtures, seasonal launches, promotional displays, events, and in-store activations, working closely with cross-functional partners from early idea development through final output.

Key Responsibilities

• Create visual merchandising assets for retail fixtures, promotional setups, and in-store brand environments.
• Develop fresh creative ideas for seasonal product launches and retailer-specific programs.
• Design shopper-friendly graphics that improve the customer journey and make products easy to navigate.
• Contribute ideas during concept development and merchandising presentations.
• Prepare production-ready artwork that follows each retailer’s technical specifications.
• Work in coordination with teams across functions to keep projects moving smoothly.
• Adjust artwork for use in international markets when needed.
• Assist with annual visual merchandising planning and seasonal rollouts.
• Partner with store teams, vendors, and field personnel to execute projects.
• Juggle several assignments at once while keeping work accurate and on schedule.
• Incorporate review comments and routing feedback before final release.
• Keep up to date with trends in retail, beauty, and in-store presentation.
• Help teammates when needed and contribute practical process improvements.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree is preferred.
• At least 5 years of experience in retail or visual merchandising graphic design.
• A portfolio that demonstrates strong work in retail campaigns and point-of-sale design.
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign.
• Solid understanding of print production and mechanical file preparation.
• Working knowledge of retail fixtures; experience with AutoCAD or SketchUp is an advantage.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, along with good organization.
• Experience with motion graphics or AI-assisted workflows is considered a plus.

Work Environment

This is a remote role based in the United States. The standard schedule is Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM CST. Some travel may be required for meetings, store visits, or events.

Success Profile

• Creative thinker who approaches problems with practical solutions.
• Strong grasp of retail experiences and how shoppers interact with displays.
• Able to balance imaginative design with high production standards.
• Collaborative, highly organized, and attentive to detail.
• Consistently delivers polished, brand-aligned work within deadlines.