Creative Merchandising Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

At Backcountry, our mission is to connect people to their passions. Our four online stores—Backcountry, Competitive Cyclist, MotoSport and, SteepandCheap—aim to supply our customers with the gear, knowledge, and inspiration necessary to get out there and chase down life’s greatest moments. We do this by providing the biggest and best assortment of premium outdoor products, superior shopping experience, personalized Gearhead expertise, lightning-fast and accurate fulfillment, and inspirational, informative, and community-centered content.

The Creative Merchandising Specialist is a pivotal member of the Backcountry Creative team, responsible for leading the organization, coordination, and creative presentation of product across all marketing, photo, and video shoots. This role blends deep product knowledge with creative vision, ensuring every product is showcased accurately and aspirationally in alignment with the Backcountry brand. The ideal candidate is highly organized, proactive, and collaborative, with a proven track record of driving operational efficiency, cost savings, and creative excellence.

This role is challenging – above and beyond the day-to-day responsibilities, you’ll have a big role within a fast-paced team.

This position will report into the Production Manager.

What you bring to the role :

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in merchandising, product coordination, or visual merchandising—preferably in the outdoor or retail industry.
• Demonstrated ability to lead creative merchandising and styling for marketing campaigns.
• Exceptional organizational and communication skills, with strong attention to detail.
• Proven track record of driving operational efficiency and cost savings.
• Deep knowledge of outdoor apparel and gear, including technical features and current trends.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other project management tools.
• Ability to perform under pressure, prioritize competing tasks, and adapt to changing priorities.
• Ability to lift and move boxes up to 50 lbs as needed.
• Passion for the Backcountry brand, its products, and its customers.

What’s in it for you? Joining Backcountry isn’t just about having a seat at the table—it’s about helping redesign the table entirely. You’ll be challenged, stretched, and supported as you grow faster than you thought possible. In addition to competitive compensation, we offer :

What our interview process looks like :

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