Jonathan McDowell

Accomplished visual merchandising professional with over 18 years of experience shaping high-visibility retail environments across New York City. Currently executing visual strategies at Macy's Herald Square flagship. Expertise in comprehensive visual merchandising across multiple departments including Ready-to-Wear, Center Core, Intimate Apparel, Women's Shoes, and athletic departments.

Skilled in adapting corporate style formats, styling mannequins, executing promotional concepts, and driving sales KPIs through elevated customer-ready environments. Strong technical background in construction, painting, installation, vinyl application, and hand tools operation. Experienced in cross-functional communication with store leadership, corporate visual directors, and floor associates.

Retail Visual Merchandiser - Macy's - Herald Square, NYC

(2024-06)

Successfully delivered comprehensive visual merchandising for two consecutive peak holiday seasons (2024–2025), seamlessly directing multi-department presentations across Ready-to-Wear, Center Core, Intimate Apparel, and Women's Shoes, as well as men's and youth athletic departments.

• Adapting corporate style formats to high-traffic floor layouts
• Styling mannequins to reflect precise seasonal fashion trend statements
• Executing complex promotional concepts
• Driving sales KPIs through elevated, customer-ready environments

Visual Merchandiser - West Elm - Chelsea, NYC

Tenure at flagship location sharpened ability to communicate seamlessly across functional lines. Partnership with store leadership, collaboration with corporate visual directors, and mentoring floor associates to maintain peak visual excellence.

Visual Merchandiser - Banana Republic - Rockefeller Center, NYC

Experience at flagship location developing cross-functional communication skills across functional lines.

Interior Design - Parsons