Job Overview:

The Visual Merchandiser is responsible for arranging and maintaining attractive visual presentation in windows, on ledges, shelves, and fashion panels throughout the store. May follow a floor plan to re-merchandise an area in preparation for special events or season changes. Performs other duties as assigned.

Essential Functions:

• Pull merchandise to set-up visual representations using the loan book to check merchandise into and out of departments.
• Construct, paint, set-up, and install signs, sale banners, panels, and other items required for special events, clearance events, and fashion shows.
• Set-up and maintain fixtures using hand or power tools, such as saws, dykes, hammers, screwdrivers, staple guns, ladders, mannequin units, scissors, nails, spray paint, spray glue, and knives.
• Maintain and present visual displays in a compelling and exciting manner in accordance with company directives.
• Understand customer preferences and exercise judgment when deviating from company directives to appeal to specific customer base.
• Regular, dependable attendance and punctuality.

Qualifications and Competencies:

• High School Diploma or equivalent. Additional education training in art or merchandising is preferred. Merchandise presentation or visual presentation experience is preferred.
• Effective written and verbal skills, ability to interpret instructional documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Must possess vision and creativity. Basic knowledge of art, design, fashion, and interior decoration. Ability to collaborate and function as a member of a team. Must possess a strong sense of urgency. Should be comfortable with the use of computers and frequent use of RF equipment.
• Strong interpersonal skills with proven ability to communicate and share information with diverse groups of customers and peers.
• Resourceful self-starter, works well independently as well as part of a team, and able to adapt quickly to changing priorities.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule with retail hours, including day, evening, weekends, and/or holidays.

Physical Requirements:

• Position requires prolonged periods of standing/walking around store or department.
• May involve reaching, crouching, kneeling, stooping, color vision and climbing ladders.
• Frequent use of computers and other technology necessary to perform job duties, including handheld electronic equipment.
• Frequently lift/move up to 50lbs.