The Visual Merchandiser will be responsible for creating engaging, customer-focused product displays that curate meaningful stories and inspire discoveries throughout Staples stores. This role brings assortments to life through thoughtful presentation and thematic storytelling, helping customers connect with products and solutions in a way that enhances their overall shopping experience. The position collaborates closely with store teams, marketing, operations, and suppliers to design and maintain cohesive, impactful visual experiences across all locations.

The Visual

Merchandiser will be responsible for creating engaging, customer-focused product displays that curate meaningful stories and inspire discoveries throughout Staples stores. This role brings assortments to life through thoughtful presentation and thematic storytelling, helping customers connect with products and solutions in a way that enhances their overall shopping experience. The position collaborates closely with store teams, marketing, operations, and suppliers to design and maintain cohesive, impactful visual experiences across all locations.

Design and execute in-store displays, end caps and seasonal presentations that bring assortments to life and create a cohesive, engaging customer experience. Curate displays that connect related products and tell meaningful stories, helping customers easily discover solutions that meet their needs. Collaborate with marketing and merchandising teams to develop visual themes that support key campaigns, seasonal moments, and business initiatives.

Develop planograms and layouts that not only optimize product visibility but also guide customers naturally through the shopping journey.



Refresh and evolve displays regularly to reflect emerging trends, new assortments, and shifting customer priorities. Coach and support store teams in maintaining visual presentation standards and ensuring displays are executed as intended.

Leverage sales data and customer insights to evaluate the impact of visual storytelling and identify opportunities for improvement. Solid understanding of store layouts, space planning, and how visual flow impacts the customer journey. ~ Hands-on approach and willingness to support in-store execution. ~ Software skills an asset: design tools (ie.

Adobe Creative

Suite / InDesign / Illustrator), Microsoft Office. ~3–5 years of experience in visual merchandising, retail presentation, or a related field focused on product storytelling and customer experience. Office environment – Hybrid, with 4 days onsite in Richmond Hill, subject to the hybrid policy. Health and Dental perks Performance bonuses Please note, artificial intelligence may be used in certain stages to screen, assess, or select applicants, however, a human reviewer makes all final decisions.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

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Canada we are dynamic, inspiring partners to our customers and the communities in which we live.

At Staples

Canada we are dynamic, inspiring partners to our customers and the communities in which we live. We are building an inclusive and diverse team We welcome, value and thrive on perspectives and contributions from backgrounds that vary by race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lifestyle, age, educational background, national origin, religion or physical ability. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know. #

📌 Visual Merchandiser (Contract) (Richmond Hill)
🏢 Staples Canada
📍 Richmond Hill