Director of Visual Merchandising
Sales & Business Development
Pelham, AL, USA
Job Description
At Gabriella White, a showroom is never just a room; it’s an invitation, a mood, a moment that makes someone stop and say “I need that in my life.” The Director of Visual Merchandising is the creative force behind those moments, shaping the immersive, brand-defining environments that bring Gabby and Summer Classics to life across wholesale showrooms, retail floors, market installations, and beyond. This is not a maintain-the-status-quo role; it’s a build-something-remarkable one. Based in our Pelham Corporate office, you’ll lead a talented visual team, champion brand consistency, and transform every display into a reason for customers to fall in love with what we make.
Who We Are
Gabriella White is home to our family of brands - Gabby, Summer Classics, and Wendy Jane. We are growing in all areas of the business and are proud to be family-owned and operated since 1987. Together, we furnish life's best moments, from the every day to the exceptional. We are united by our vision as well as our collective spirit and our culture is shaped by our core values: Dedication – Enthusiasm – Synergy – Integrity – Goal-Oriented – Nimble, or simply put DESIGN.
As a premier innovator, manufacturer, and retailer of luxury furniture and accessories, our brands are loved by designers and design-minded consumers for creating timeless outdoor living and transitional, eclectic furniture and accessories for every part of the home. We’re always looking for talented people to join our team and grow together.
What We Offer
- Competitive health, dental, and vision plans
- Employer-paid short- and long-term disability.
- 401(k) plan with company match after 12 months
- Employee Assistance Program and Chaplain Services to support mental and emotional well-being
- Paid sick leave, vacation, holidays, and parental time
- Generous employee product purchase discount
What You Do
- Lead visual strategy across showrooms, retail stores, market installs, and special projects for all brands
- Design and execute immersive displays of furniture, lighting, accessories, and signage that drive sales and reinforce brand identity.
- Manage the visual budget, project timelines, logistics, and team scheduling.
- Collaborate with Purchasing, Category Management, and regional leaders on product placement and markdown strategy.
- Research lifestyle, demographic, and design trends to inform fresh, relevant storytelling.
- Develop 3D space concepts and present ideas quickly and compellingly to stakeholders.
- Brief and support the visual team on all display changes and store/showroom strategies.
- Travel up to 50% of the time to local and interstate locations.
How Success is Measured
- On-time execution of visual deadlines and seasonal installs
- Visual scorecard average across all locations
- Performance to visual budget
- Dollar-per-square-foot results and markdown plan effectiveness
- Brand consistency across all channels and environments
What You Bring
- Bachelor’s degree in Visual Merchandising, Interior Design, Marketing, or a related field.
- 5+ years of visual merchandising leadership in luxury and/or the furniture industry, with a portfolio to prove it.
- Hands-on expertise in display design, signage, and space enhancement using tools like Photoshop, Illustrator, or SketchUp.
- Sharp eye for trends with the ability to translate data and insights into compelling visual stories.
- Proven leader who inspires teams, manages complexity, and delivers in a fast-paced environment.
- Exceptional communicator with strong organizational and project management skills.