Apple
Manager, Visual Merchandising Programs
$195K–$294K
Cupertino, California · Manager · Full-time · Posted Sep 16, 2026
- Experience
- 10+ years in retail, merchandising, program management, or related fields; 3–5 years leading teams through direct management or large cross-functional initiatives.
- Education
- Bachelor's degree (Business, Marketing, or related degrees preferred) or industry equivalent experience.
About the job
Leads a team responsible for developing and implementing visual merchandising elements for product launches, campaigns, and initiatives across Apple’s global retail stores.
What you'll do
- Manage end-to-end development and in-store implementation of visual elements, including briefs, timelines, budgets, creative development, and prototyping.
- Lead complex cross-functional store initiatives and coordinate with internal partners, vendors, and retail teams.
- Oversee vendor forecasting, workback schedules, store setup guides, communications, installations, and process improvements.
What they ask for
- 10+ years of progressive experience in retail, merchandising, program management, or related fields.
- 3–5 years of experience leading teams, through direct people management or large cross-functional initiatives.
- Bachelor’s degree or industry equivalent experience.
Nice to have
- Supply Chain Management, vendor management, or creative/product development experience.
- Experience with process development, project management, problem solving, and strategic thinking.
Pay
USD $195,200–$293,800 base salary
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