Visual Merchandiser

Location: Atlanta, GA
Position Type: Freelance / Contract
Industry: Gift, Accessory & Specialty Retail
Experience Level: Senior (10–15+ years)

We areseekingan experienced, creative, and highly independent Freelance Visual Merchandiser with deep expertise in the gift and accessory merchandising space. This role is ideal for a seasoned professional who can take ownership of execution at trade shows, drive engagement through compelling presentation, and elevate brand experience. Local candidates only - on-site presence and brand familiarity are essential.

• May4 – May 8

Role will include occasional weekend work.

• Design & Execution
• Implement visually compelling displays(product groupings, seasonal themes) which reflect brand identity and maximize sales.
• Utilize lighting, props, signage, fixtures, and layout strategies to enhance the customer experience and guidepurchasingbehavior.
• Maintain visual standards consistently across installations.
• Strategic Merchandising
• Execute merchandising aligned with seasonal campaigns and business goals.
• Stay current with retail design trends and consumer preferences in gifts,accessories and lifestyle merchandising.

• 10–15+ years of proven visual merchandising experience, ideally within the gift, accessory, lifestyle, or specialty retail sectors.
• Strong independent thinker capable of owning execution with minimal oversight.
• Exceptional aesthetic sensibility, attention to detail, and an advanced understanding of display principles and consumer psychology.
• Excellent communicationandcollaboration.
• Comfortable working on-site during pre-show set-updates; ability to liftat least
  50lbs/ move display componentsandprocessinventorywhen necessary.
• Has theknowledgein using power tools,hand tools, andcomfortablewithusingladders.
• Extended standing,physical aspects of the job (heavy lifting at time)
• Portfoliodemonstratingpast work in visual merchandising, especially within gift/accessory displays preferred.

We want someone who:

• Thinks creatively and strategically in a fast-paced environment
• Makes decisions with confidence.
• Has a deep passion for visual storytelling and an eye for compelling wholesale/tradeshowpresentations.

Hourly

$35 - $40 USD