Manager of Visual Merchandising, Design & Photography 

San Francisco, CA

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Onsite

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Contract

|Job ID 72256|Posted Oct 21, 2025
JOB DESCRIPTION

We are seeking a dynamic Designer to join our team and play a pivotal role in visual merchandising and design. This position is integral to bringing our brand vision to life through creative design and photography.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the design and layout of visual guides, store communication tools, and presentation materials.
  • Create visual mockups and 3D renderings to enhance in-store experiences.
  • Collaborate on collateral and prop design for brand activations and product launches.
  • Produce high-quality studio photography and photo retouching in line with brand standards.
  • Translate merchandising strategies into engaging visual tools and assets.
  • Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery of assets.
  • Support production timelines while maintaining consistency and quality.
  • Contribute to the continuous improvement of design processes and tools.
  • Travel occasionally to support store shoots or brand projects.

Skills

  • Proficiency in graphic design, photography, and 3D rendering, ideally in a retail environment.
  • Strong portfolio showcasing creative design and visual storytelling abilities.
  • Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite and familiarity with collaboration platforms like Figma.
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills.
  • Strong attention to detail and design trends.
  • Effective communication skills for cross-team collaboration.

Preferred Skills

  • Experience with high-volume production and print-ready mechanical files.
  • Proactive mindset with a desire to innovate and improve processes.

At Horizontal, we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment that values diversity, equity, and inclusion as core principles. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds to apply.

 

Once you apply for this position, you may receive a phone call, SMS or email at the time of application from our Virtual AI Recruiter, Alex, to conduct an initial interview.


Horizontal facilitates valuable and productive conversations between you and potential employers.  We can assist you in growing your career by partnering you with employers that offer challenging assignments.  For those that join the team, we offer competitive compensation and benefits including medical, dental, vision, and retirement. Check out all we have to offer and how you can become part of the Horizontal Talent Team. The pay range for this role is $25 - $57 per hour. This is not a guarantee of compensation, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location.

Horizontal is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. 

We seek to provide employment opportunities to talented, qualified candidates regardless of race, color, sex/gender including gender identity and/or expression, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, citizen status, veteran status, or any other protected classification under federal, state or local law.

In addition, Horizontal will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need to request a reasonable accommodation in order to complete the application or interview process, please contact us.

All applicants applying must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment.