Assistant Store Manager- Visual Merchandising

• Our store address is: 2299 Alameda St, San Francisco
• Store size: 7,000 square feet
• Staff size/ model: 1x Store Manager, 2x Assistant Managers, 2x Sales Floor Leads, 6 Home Experts (associates)
• Hours of operation: The store is open 7 days per week, 10 am - 7 am.
• Travel: You will be required to travel within the US and Canada. So you will require a valid passport. 

• A 45-minute video interview with our Talent Acquisition team to discuss your background and interest in Article.

• 1 hour video interview with a Store Manager and Operations Manager.

• In person interview with new Store Manager.

What You’ll Do

• Champion and uphold Article's Visual Merchandising Standards throughout the showroom.
• Create inspiring and functional room layouts that showcase key collections and product stories.
• Execute seasonal merchandising directives, floor moves, and showroom updates.
• Maintain exceptional presentation standards across product displays, lighting, signage, styling, and accessory placement.
• Conduct regular showroom walkthroughs to identify opportunities and maintain visual consistency.
• Utilize visual storytelling to communicate Article's brand, design philosophy, and product features.
• Partner with Store Leadership and the Regional Visual Merchandising Manager to execute merchandising strategies and initiatives.
• Coach associates on visual merchandising standards, presentation excellence, and showroom maintenance.
• Analyze customer traffic flow, product engagement, and showroom effectiveness to identify improvement opportunities.
• Lead by example with resilience, adaptability, and above-the-line behaviour.

Who You Are

• 2+ years of retail leadership experience in a customer-facing environment.
• 2+ years of visual merchandising experience in retail.
• Strong understanding of visual presentation, space planning, and product storytelling.
• Experience executing merchandising standards and maintaining presentation excellence.

• Sets clear expectations for visual merchandising standards and daily execution.
• Models accountability through reliability, ownership, and attention to detail.
• Provides timely coaching and feedback to support team development.
• Uses facts, observations, and business needs to prioritize merchandising activities.
• Supports learning while maintaining accountability for presentation standards.

• Strong visual design instincts and attention to detail.
• Ability to interpret merchandising directives and translate them into compelling in-store experiences.
• Comfortable managing multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines.
• Strong organizational and planning skills.

Additional Requirements

• Legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Completion of a criminal background check. 

• Valid passport and ability to travel throughout Canada and the United States.

• Experience in furniture, home furnishings, lifestyle, or fashion retail.
• Interest in interior design, styling, or space planning.
• Experience working with visual merchandising tools, mood boards, or floor planning software.
• Experience supporting store openings, seasonal resets, or large-scale merchandising projects.

Perks & Benefits

• The salary range is $37 to $40 hourly 
  • The starting salary will be determined by your transferable skills, knowledge, and work experience, and the hiring team’s budget based on business needs, market compensation data, and internal equity
• We believe in Winning Together. When Article hits its annual financial goals, eligible employees will receive a cash bonus
• 4% 401K matched contributions

• 48 hours Sick/wellness (6 days, accrued annually)
• 8 paid holidays + 1 Inclusion & Diversity day
• 120 hours (3 weeks) paid vacation (accrued annually)

• Benefits-eligible (First day of employment)
• Medical, Dental, & Vision coverage
• Life Insurance
• Disability insurance 

• 45% discount on our entire product range (15% for friends and family).