Retail Visual Merchandising Specialist (mannequins)

Retail Visual Merchandising Specialist (Mannequins)

At Princess Polly, our mission is to bring trend-forward spaces to life that reflect our iconic aesthetic - effortlessly shoppable and totally Instagram-worthy. That's where you come in. We're calling all style-obsessed creatives: if curating bold, on-trend looks is your love language and you can spot a bestselling outfit from a mile away, this one's for you. We're on the hunt for a Full-Time Mannequin Stylist to help bring the Princess Polly vibe to life in our retail stores.

Based in LA, you'll travel to our store locations throughout Southern California, and beyond, styling 25–40 mannequins per store with looks that are equal parts cool girl, scroll-stopping and strategically on point. Every store's vibe will be different and you'll adapt to each location's inventory while still keeping things 100% on brand. Reporting into the Director of Visual Experience, your looks won't just turn heads, they'll drive sales.

Responsibilities

• Style 25–40 mannequins per store, mirroring the style direction set on the website while adapting looks to store-specific inventory and maintaining overall brand identity. Mannequins to be updated biweekly or when product sells out.
• Travel predominantly to our Southern California retail locations 80% of the time (potential for East Coast Travel), ensuring mannequin styling aligns with seasonal trends and visual directives.
• Deliver monthly in-store styling sessions with retail teams, focusing on trend education, styling confidence and product storytelling.
• Create and distribute clear, actionable mannequin styling guides and directives to each store to ensure consistent execution across all stores.
• Partner with the AU Style Director to ensure the Princess Polly mannequins reflect the vision and aesthetic of the brand.
• Work with the Buying and Planning teams to prioritize best sellers, and ensure mannequins are used to focus on new inventory, first repeats and top trends.
• Report directly to the Director of Visual Experience, aligning your styling approach with high-level brand strategy and business goals.
• Monitor and adapt styling to drive sell-through, merchandising strategically to support product performance.
• Collaborate with Visual Merchandising, Buying, and Store Operations teams to align product priorities, visual direction and seasonal window presentations.
• Conduct regular assessments of mannequin presentations, making adjustments and giving stores direct feedback based on product flow and store-specific needs.
• Support store openings, resets, and seasonal transitions with strong visual presentations and styling leadership.
• Train in-store teams on mannequin styling standards, updates, and visual merchandising principles.

Commercial And Education Requirements

• 2-4 years of experience in fashion styling, visual merchandising, or mannequin styling-retail store or showroom experience strongly preferred.
• Strong styling portfolio that aligns with Princess Polly's aesthetic: trend-forward, effortless, youthful, and bold.
• Proven understanding of fashion trends, retail sales cycles, and consumer behavior.
• Ability to translate sell-through data and inventory depth into compelling, revenue-driving styling strategies.
• Comfortable traveling frequently and working independently in a fast-paced, multi-store environment.
• Excellent communication, organization, and time management skills.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel by air or road as required.
• Salary Banding: $64-80K