About

• Squishable is a close-knit team of designers, artists, pop culture-fanatics, and lovers of all things adorable. Together we create the cutest, cuddliest, (and sometimes downright unusual) plush and lifestyle products in the world. With the millions-strong Squishable fan community cheering us on (and a lot of cupcakes, coffee, and karaoke) we make people say "awww." Our offices are in a sunny Soho loft in NYC, and downtown Washington DC.

Job Summary

• We are looking for a creative and detail-oriented individual to help make Squishable retail spaces engaging, cohesive, and fun. The Visual Merchandising & Store Design Associate supports the development and execution of in-store visuals, layouts, and seasonal merchandising strategies to elevate the customer experience across our retail locations. This role is hands-on and collaborative, working closely with the Art & Design team, Store Operations, and external vendors to bring the Squishable brand to life in-store. The ideal candidate has 1–3 years of relevant experience in visual merchandising or store design—retail experience is required, and toy or specialty retail experience is a plus!
• MUST BE comfortable with travel. This role includes approximately 50% travel to Squishable stores across the United States.

Job Responsibilities

• Assist in the creation and rollout of seasonal visual merchandising guidelines, floor sets, and in-store directives.
• Develop and execute store layouts, signage, fixture placement, and graphics to maintain a consistent brand message.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external vendors to coordinate and implement signage, fixtures, props, and merchandising installations.
• Lead and support visual merchandising projects, including new store openings, store revamps, and seasonal refreshes.
• Provide visual training and guidance to store staff to ensure consistency across all locations.
• Monitor product presentation and store execution, suggesting improvements to drive customer engagement and sales.
• Stay current on retail design and merchandising trends to continuously evolve Squishable’s in-store experience.

Requirements

• 1–3 years of experience in visual merchandising, retail design, or a related field (toy or specialty retail experience strongly preferred)
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and Google Suite.
• Knowledge of SketchUp or similar design software is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail with excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, creative environment and adapt to evolving priorities.
• Willingness to travel up to 50% to support stores across the U.S.
• Salary: $75,000-$85,000

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Dental Insurance
• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Employee Discount

• Work Location: Hybrid must be comfortable commuting to the NYC office
• At Squishable.com, Inc. we value, celebrate, and support diversity and inclusivity across our community and we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skillsets. We do not discriminate against any applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.
• CCPA disclosure notice here.