ULTA Salon, Cosmetics & Fragrance, Inc

Manager Visual Merchandising

ULTA Salon, Cosmetics & Fragrance, Inc • $90K — $119K *
Bolingbrook, IL 60440In-Person
Retail & Consumer Goods
8 - 10 years of experience
1 month ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8+ years in corporate visual merchandising or retail design, ideally with in-store experience
  • Strong proficiency in visual merchandising and product merchandising execution
  • Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Design, Visual Merchandising, Project Management, or equivalent experience
  • Depth of experience with fixtures, graphic communication, and store operations
  • Proven track record of leading and developing teams in a fast-paced environment
  • Excellent communication skills for diverse stakeholder engagement
  • Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite and project management tools

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement visual merchandising strategies across all categories
  • Manage and mentor a team of visual merchandising analysts
  • Collaborate with Merchants and Space Planning for cohesive visual strategies
  • Work with brands to create top-tier visual merchandising for Ulta Beauty Collection
  • Coordinate project timelines with Store Design & Experience teams
  • Oversee branded fixture development while ensuring a consistent guest experience
  • Create visual merchandising directives for stores to guide execution

Benefits

  • Paid time off
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Life and disability benefits
  • Opportunities for professional development
  • Eligibility for company bonus plan
Full Job Description
THE IMPACT YOU CAN HAVE

This role is responsible for developing and activating the holistic visual merchandising strategies for all Ulta Beauty categories, primarily focused on branded fixture display development. Acting as the voice of the store experience for this category, this role will act as the strategic partner to Merchants and Brand partners to translate business and brand strategies into fully integrated visual merchandising programs. Key focus will be upon creating a consistent signature for the department that clearly relates to the overall store's experience standards, ensuring that all visual presentations fully synthesize the optimal combination of product presentation, graphic communication, guest desirability, and ease of shopping. The role will partner closely with Creative, Merchants, planogramming teams, retail operations teams, and store design to ensure concepts are taken from development into production and store-level execution.

YOU'LL ACCOMPLISH THESE GOALS BY:

  • Develop department-wide visual merchandising approaches that optimally manifest the strategies for all Ulta Beauty categories.
  • Manage a team of visual merchandising analysts in their development of visual programs, seamlessly merging planograms with fixturing and graphic elements and maintaining a holistic guest experience across the department.
  • Partner closely with Merchants and Space Planning teams to translate business and brand strategies into consistent and compelling visual merchandising strategies.
  • Partner with Ulta Beauty Collection to develop best in class visual merchandising expressions for our namesake brand.
  • Work in partnership with Store Design & Experience to document project development and manage timeliness from brief through store execution.
  • Oversee the branded fixture development for all beauty categories, providing compelling individual presentations for each brand while preserving the consistency of guest experience and overall visual presentation standards.
  • Integrate transition planning into the overall departmental vision, collaborating with merchants, creative operations and brands to ensure execution consistent with Ulta and brand objectives.
  • Develop visual merchandising directives for stores that clearly convey visual merchandising objectives, ensure consistency of execution, and anticipate crucial details required by store teams to bring visual programs to life as envisioned.
  • Maintain a high-level awareness of upcoming strategies and beauty trend knowledge to anticipate required design development.

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    THE ESSENTIALS OF SUCCESS

    • Minimum 8 years of experience within corporate visual merchandising organizations or design focused retail design houses, optimally complimented with in-store working experience.
    • Proficiency in visual merchandising, product merchandising, and in-store implementation.
    • Undergraduate degree in relevant fields (Marketing, Design, Visual Merchandising, Project Management) and/or equivalent field experience focused on visual merchandising is an advantage.
    • Depth of experience with the interconnection between store fixtures, graphic communication, product merchandising and store operations.
    • Ability to work through prototypes and sample store set-ups in mock store environments and to work with suppliers on production requirements.
    • Ability to lead and influence diverse partners to scope projects, lead change management, and build comprehensive programs for launches and updates.
    • Strong written and oral communication skills to convey project concepts, statuses and presentation standards to a variety of partners.
    • Fluency in software programs as required to visualize and communicate concepts, such as Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, Monday.com and project management tools.
    • Minimum 3+ years of experience managing and developing teams in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
    • Proven ability to lead, coach, and hold teams accountable while fostering a collaborative and empowered team culture.
    • Demonstrated ability to identify opportunities, create structure, and drive solutions in complex environments.
    • Experience building and maintaining relationships with brands and vendors, including navigating challenging dynamics.

    The pay range for this position is $90,800.00 - $119,200.00 / Year with the opportunity for eligible associates to earn additional compensation pursuant to the Company's bonus plan. Exact pay will be based on factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, level, shift, geographic location, and business and organizational needs. Full-time positions are eligible for paid time off, health, dental, vision, life and disability benefits. Part-time positions are eligible for dental, vision, life, and disability benefits. For additional information concerning our benefits, visit our Benefits and Career Development page: https://learn.bswift.com/ulta

    About ULTA Salon, Cosmetics & Fragrance, Inc

    ULTA Beauty is the beauty retailer in the United States and the premier beauty destination for cosmetics, fragrance, skin, hair care products and salon services. Since opening its first store 25 years ago, ULTA Beauty has grown to become the top national retailer providing All Things Beauty, All in One Place™. The Company offers more than 20,000 products from over 500 well-established and emerging beauty brands across all categories and price points, including ULTA Beauty's own private label. ULTA Beauty also offers a full-service salon in every store featuring hair, skin and brow services. ULTA Beauty is recognized for its commitment to personalized service, fun and inviting stores and its industry-leading Ultamate Rewards loyalty program.

    ULTA Salon, Cosmetics & Fragrance, Inc. Careers

    Join the vibrant team at ULTA Salon, Cosmetics & Fragrance, Inc., a leader in the beauty industry, where innovation meets diversity and professional growth. As a company renowned for its inclusive culture and commitment to employee development, there has never been a better time to explore job opportunities with us. Work You’ll Do At ULTA, we empower our team to bring beauty to life, providing unparalleled opportunities for career advancement and professional enrichment. Whether you are looking for a position in our retail stores, at our corporate headquarters, or within our distribution network, ULTA offers a dynamic work environment where your skills will be honed and your achievements recognized. Join our team and contribute to an industry-leading company known for its commitment to innovation, leadership, and diversity. ULTA is not just about beauty products; it's about elevating the beauty in everyone. Our team’s diversity is our strength, and we continuously strive to foster an inclusive environment through comprehensive diversity training programs. Internship and Employment Opportunities Start your career journey with an internship at ULTA, where you can gain hands-on experience in a thriving retail environment. Our internships provide a robust foundation in the beauty industry, offering insights into various aspects of business operations, from marketing to supply chain management. For those seeking full-time roles, ULTA is hiring across a range of departments. We look for passionate, creative, and solution-driven team players. Explore open positions that match your skills and interests on our Careers page. Benefits and Culture At ULTA, we believe in rewarding our employees for their hard work and commitment. Our benefits package is designed to support the well-being and financial security of our team members and their families. Benefits include health coverage, retirement plans, employee discounts, and more. Our company culture champions personal and professional growth, encouraging every team member to reach their full potential. Through leadership training and continuous learning opportunities, we prepare our employees to lead and innovate in the beauty industry. Networking and Professional Development Stay connected and advance your career through ULTA’s networking events, where you can meet industry leaders and like-minded professionals. Enhance your resume and interview skills through our career development workshops and receive personalized advice from our experienced hiring managers. Future-Proof Your Career With ULTA, the trajectory of your career is boundless. Embrace the opportunity to grow with a company that is as committed to your professional journey as it is to leadership in the beauty industry. Explore Discover how ULTA is transforming the beauty landscape and leading the way in retail innovation. Read more about our latest projects and the impact they have on our customers and industry. Join Our Team Search for job opportunities that align with your career aspirations. We are excited to see how your vision and expertise can contribute to our ongoing success. Stay Up to Date Keep ahead with career tips, insider perspectives, and industry-leading insights you can put to use today—all from the people who work here. Job Alert Emails Personalize your subscription to receive job alerts, latest news, and insider tips tailored to your preferences. See what exciting and rewarding opportunities await at ULTA Salon, Cosmetics & Fragrance, Inc. Join us and be part of a company where innovation, leadership, and beauty move forward together.
    Learn more about ULTA Salon, Cosmetics & Fragrance, Inc
    Size
    16,500 employees
    Market Cap
    $23.6 billion
    Industry
    Retail & Consumer Goods
    Net Income
    $175.8 million
    Founded
    1990
    5 Year Trend
    +12.2%
    Revenue
    $6.1 billion
    NASDAQ
    ULTA
    * Ladders Estimates

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