- Location
- Palo Alto California USA
- Employment
- Full-time
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Compensation
- $18.38–28.08/hour
- Department
- Visual Merchandising, Store Design & Architecture
- Industry
- Pre-Owned, Vintage & Circular Luxury
- Posted
- Nov 3, 2026
About The RealReal
The RealReal is a US luxury consignment marketplace founded in 2011. It sells pre-owned fashion, jewelry, watches, art and home furnishings through its website and stores. Its teams authenticate, price and photograph goods before they go on sale.
The RealReal seeks a Visual Merchandiser to oversee store aesthetics and visual merchandising standards, collaborating with the Shop Manager to support sales, customer experience, and profitability. The role also covers weekly store photography, online order fulfillment, inventory management, and in-store events and workshops. This is a full-time position requiring a commitment to 40 hours per week, with an expected hourly rate of $18.38–$28.08.
Role & Responsibilities
- Partner with the Shop Manager to ensure displays and merchandising positively affect sales and the customer experience, maximizing profitability.
- Create a weekly store photo package and check in with the Visual Director.
- Regularly assist with online order fulfillment and inventory management.
- Help organize, install, and dismantle in-store events and workshops as needed.
Qualifications
- At least 2 years of retail visual merchandising experience.
- Strong eye for luxury-level design.
- Ability to excel in a fast-paced retail environment.
- Well-versed knowledge of women's and men's high fashion.
- Professional appearance and demeanor.
- Leadership capabilities and desire to develop a leadership career.
- Ability to use technological tools with ease.
- Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.
- Ability to commit to 40 hours per week.
- Availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
Skills
Experience
At least 2 years of retail visual merchandising experience.
Workplace
The role is situated in Palo Alto, California, USA — conveniently close to San Francisco.
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Compensation
The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 18.38 to USD 28.08 per hour.
Benefits
Employee Stock Purchase Plan; 401(k) with Company Match; medical, dental, and vision insurance; paid parental leave; 9 paid company holidays; 18 paid time-off days, accruing from the first day of work. Employees may also be eligible for a bonus program and incentive pay, depending on role.
Culture
A consignment passes through several hands. Authentication specialists examine the item, merchandising teams prepare the listing and client teams work with the person who consigned it.
About Cerulean
Cerulean is the definitive career portal for the global luxury industry. We match exceptional professionals with exclusive opportunities at the world's most prestigious brands. From haute couture and fine watchmaking to prestige beauty, hospitality, and boutique retail, Cerulean centralises luxury employment to help you find the career for which you were destined.
Frequently Asked Questions
The luxury industry is characterised by a diverse and nuanced nomenclature. Esteemed houses frequently employ proprietary terminology, and even within a single organisation like The RealReal, titles may vary across global markets to reflect local conventions. To ensure absolute clarity, Cerulean assigns a standardised, industry-coherent canonical title to every listing. However, it is worth noting that this role is functionally synonymous with «Visual Display Specialist», «Retail Visual Merchandising Specialist», «Visual Presentation Specialist», «Store Visual Merchandiser», and other variations. Our sophisticated search architecture anticipates these variations, ensuring that inquiries using related terms will seamlessly yield the exact roles you desire.