Clayton Dibble
About Clayton Dibble
Clayton Dibble is the Director of Visual Merchandising and Creative Assets at Monica + Andy, with extensive experience in product development and merchandising.
Current Role and Responsibilities
Clayton Dibble currently holds the position of Director Of Visual Merchandising + Creative Assets at Monica + Andy in the Greater Chicago Area. Since joining the company in 2019, he has been responsible for the cohesive visual merchandising of multiple stores, ensuring a consistent brand experience. He collaborates with the marketing team to synchronize the brand vision across all visual merchandising efforts and conceptualizes and directs creative projects for in-house photography. Additionally, he monitors and analyzes product performance to maximize sales and drive average order value (AOV).
Previous Experience at Interior Define
Before joining Monica + Andy, Clayton Dibble worked at Interior Define as Director of Product Development & Visual Merchandising from 2016 to 2019. In this role, he operated out of Chicago, Illinois, contributing for three years by overseeing product development and executing strategic visual merchandising plans. His efforts were focused on enhancing the customer shopping experience and maintaining brand consistency.
Career at Crate & Barrel
Clayton Dibble's career at Crate & Barrel spanned 22 years, from 1992 to 2014. Based in Northbrook, Illinois, he served as a Product Manager/Buyer. His responsibilities included managing product selection, negotiating with vendors, and ensuring that products met the company’s quality and design standards. His long tenure at Crate & Barrel underscores his significant experience and expertise in retail product management and merchandising.
Educational Background
Clayton Dibble has a diverse educational background. He holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, where he studied Industrial and Product Design from 2021 to 2023. He achieved an Associate of Arts (AA) from City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College between 2019 and 2021. Additionally, he attended Columbia College Chicago, where he studied Interior Design for 28 years, finishing in 2021. Clayton also has a French Pastry Certification from Gastronomicom International Culinary Academy, achieved in 2021, where he studied French Patisserie.
Role at Fannie May Confections Brands Inc.
From 2015 to 2016, Clayton Dibble served as Merchandise Manager at Fannie May Confections Brands Inc. in the Greater Chicago Area. During his 8-month tenure, he managed various aspects of merchandise planning and execution, contributing to the company's retail and product strategies.
Early Career as Head Pastry Chef
In the earlier stages of his career, Clayton Dibble worked as Head Pastry Chef at La Boulangerie/Cook Au Vin in Chicago, Illinois, from 2014 to 2015. Over 7 months, he was involved in the creation and preparation of various pastries, showcasing his culinary skills and expertise.