Visual Merchandising Specialist (Footwear)

Our New York City-based footwear client has an immediate need for a Visual Merchandising Specialist with strong project management and 3D rendering skills. This onsite role will start in a contract capacity, and continue (40 hours per week) with the intention to convert to a full-time, salaried position with benefits. This individual will play a hands-on role in bringing seasonal concepts to life - managing projects from concept through execution to support visual merchandising design and production initiatives across wholesale, retail, and experiential environments. Visual Merchandising Specialist Responsibilities: * Assist in the design, production, and execution of wholesale tradeshows and meetings * Create 3D technical drawing, renderings, and planograms for popups, tradeshows, and custom props * Support the design of FFANY market showrooms, ensuring alignment with seasonal trends, and producing / sourcing props and decor with vendors * Develop realistic 3D renderings for internal approvals * Establish and maintain strong relationships with vendors across multiple trades * Manage licensee showroom decor and graphic flips * Assist in the design and execution of monthly window displays for U.S. retail stores, working with vendors on production and installation * Support the creation of visual merchandising collateral for international roadmaps * Create clear directives to communicate design plans and visual initiatives * Help design, produce, and install retail and marketing pop up shops * Assist with bi-monthly floor flips and instore merchandising * Manage projects end-to-end, including being onsite for installations and strikes Visual Merchandising Specialist Requirements: * Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator) * Experience with SketchUp and/or CAD for 3D drawings and renderings * Strong sense of design, interiors, spatial planning, and visual storytelling * Solid understanding of production processes, materials, and timelines * Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously * Highly detail oriented, organized, and self-motivated * Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment * Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate cross-functionally * In this position, you may have access to client or customer systems, confidential and/or proprietary information or data. This position is onsite and requires you to work closely with other individuals in a collaborative team environment. * Benefits * 401k up to 6% match * Health benefits * * * Looking forward to receiving your resume through our website and going over the position with you. Clicking apply is the best way to apply, but you may also: * * Email your resume in Word to: * * [email protected] * Please do NOT change the email subject line in any way. You must keep the JobID: : AC22-1983300 -- in the email subject line for your application to be considered.* * * Austin Callaway - Senior Recruiter * * For Creative Circle to represent you for this opportunity, you must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need of employer sponsorship for a non-immigrant visa such as a H-1B, TN, or O visa. We do not support or provide training for STEM/OPT programs. Additionally, you must be physically located in and perform the work for our client in the United States. * * * * This job was first posted by Creative Circle on 04/09/2026 and applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or closed. * * Creative Circle is an Equal Opportunity Employer * * All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related