Company Description Banana Republic is a global apparel and accessories brand offering up-to-date, versatile classics for a life in motion, including clothing, eyewear, jewelry, shoes, handbags, and fragrances. Founded in San Francisco, the brand operates around 700 company-owned and franchise retail locations worldwide and is part of Gap Inc., alongside Gap, Old Navy, and Athleta.

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Republic is committed to community engagement, with employees contributing thousands of volunteer hours through its outreach programs. The company invests in team member growth through structured onboarding, mentoring, coaching, stretch assignments, and global opportunities, and provides competitive benefits such as medical coverage, 401(k) match, employee stock purchase plans, and charitable contribution matching. Applicants who are knowledgeable about fashion and passionate about the brand are encouraged to explore opportunities with Banana Republic.

Role Description The Visual Assistant Manager is a full-time, on-site role located in Canada, responsible for supporting the overall visual presentation and brand standards in-store. This role partners with store leadership to execute seasonal and weekly visual directives, including floor sets, window displays, mannequin styling, and product placement to drive customer engagement and sales.

The Visual Assistant

Manager oversees daily styling and merchandising routines, ensures all visual elements align with brand guidelines, and maintains an organized, visually appealing sales floor.



This position also supports training and coaching of store teams on visual standards, collaborates on promotional and marketing signage execution, and monitors inventory presentation and replenishment. Regular responsibilities include analyzing store traffic patterns, adjusting visual layouts to improve the customer experience, and working cross-functionally to meet sales, productivity, and operational goals.

Qualifications

- Proficiency in visual merchandising, styling, and in-store presentation, with an understanding of current fashion trends and brand aesthetics.
- Experience in retail management or supervisory roles, including leading teams, delegating tasks, and supporting performance feedback.
- Strong organizational and time-management abilities to plan and execute floor sets, manage priorities, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Effective communication and collaboration skills to work with store leadership, cross-functional partners, and diverse team members.
- Comfort with basic retail operations, including inventory handling, stockroom organization, and adherence to safety and loss prevention practices.
- Attention to detail and problem-solving skills to identify visual opportunities, resolve layout challenges, and maintain brand standards.
- Flexibility to work a varied schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, based on business and merchandising needs.
- Previous experience in fashion retail or visual merchandising is preferred; post-secondary education in fashion, design, retail management, or a related field is an asset.

📌 Visual Assistant Manager (Canada)
🏢 Banana Republic
📍 Canada