Location: Los Angeles, CA
Pay Range: $90,000 - $110,000/year + Eligible for annual performance-based bonus
Benefits: 401(k) with Company Match, Employee Discount Program, Lifestyle Allowance, Mobile Phone Plan Reimbursement, Comprehensive Health/Dental/Vision Insurance, Generous Paid Time Off, Flexible Work Hours, Wellness Days, Creative Leave, Monthly Team Building Budget and more!
About Us
CJ Olive Young introduced the first Korean Health & Beauty store in 1999, pioneering the industry and becoming Korea’s No. 1 Health & Beauty store. With over 1,380 stores across Korea and a global network reaching 150 countries, OLIVE YOUNG is now evolving into a Global Lifestyle Platform that brings the best of Health & Beauty to customers worldwide.
CJ Olive Young USA, Inc. is a dynamic Health & Beauty retailer specializing in skincare and cosmetics in North America! As we expand, we are also curating a selection of local U.S. beauty brands, bringing innovative and high-quality products to our customers.
Job Summary
We are seeking a strategic and highly creative Senior Visual Merchandising (VMD) Specialist to lead and elevate our visual merchandising and in-store graphic execution across upcoming U.S. retail stores.
You will drive U.S. visual strategy, ensures brand integrity, and translates global brand guidelines into localized, high-impact retail experiences. The role partners closely with HQ (Korea), cross-functional U.S. teams, and external vendors to build scalable visual standards that enhance customer engagement and commercial performance.
What You’ll Do
- Lead U.S. visual merchandising strategy in alignment with global brand direction
- Translate global VMD guidelines into regionally relevant, scalable execution frameworks
- Develop annual and seasonal visual roadmaps for U.S. retail expansion
- Establish and refine U.S. visual standards, playbooks, and store opening toolkits
- Oversee execution of seasonal, promotional, and curated visual zoning plans
- Direct flagship and concept store visual planning and spatial storytelling
- Ensure cohesive integration of spatial design and graphic communication
- Conduct store visits and audits to maintain high visual standards and consistency
- Identify opportunities to optimize visual displays for sales performance (KPI-driven)
- Lead localization of store graphics (POP, signage, campaign visuals) while maintaining global BI
- Create and oversee visual assets for U.S.-specific campaigns and product launches
- Collaborate with Marketing and Retail teams to ensure visual consistency across touchpoints
- Serve as primary U.S. visual liaison to HQ (Korea) for approvals and alignment
- Present visual concepts, strategy decks, and execution plans to leadership
- Partner with Retail Operations, Marketing, and Store Development teams
- Manage vendor relationships for production, printing, fabrication, and installation
- Oversee budgets, timelines, and quality control for all VMD-related initiatives
- Support new store openings and remodel projects from visual concept to installation
- Develop and implement visual merchandising training programs for store teams
- Create visual communication guides and toolkits
- Mentor junior VMD or design team members (if applicable)
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Industrial Design, Graphic Design, Visual Communications, or related field
- 6–8+ years of experience in visual merchandising and/or retail graphic design
- Proven experience leading visual strategy for multi-store retail environments
- Strong understanding of retail layouts, consumer behavior, and commercial merchandising
- Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
- Strong presentation skills and ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders
- Experience managing budgets and vendors
- Authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in beauty, fashion, or lifestyle retail environments
- Experience in flagship or concept store planning and design
- Bilingual in English and Korean
- Experience with 3D tools such as SketchUp or other spatial design software
- Willingness to travel domestically/internationally as needed
Additional Information
- Employment decisions will be made in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local fair chance hiring laws, including the California Fair Chance Act and the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
CJ OLIVE YOUNG USA, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We believe in hiring with empathy and strive to build a diverse workforce that reflects our community. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to these factors.
