Stylist
$20 - $23/hr+ Commission
Entry
East Rutherford, NJ, USA
In Person
RetailRetail Sales
No H1B Sponsorship
About the job
Requirements
- Must meet the minimum work age requirement.
- Must be flexible to work a variety of shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed by the business.
- Must be able to lift or move at least 50 pounds.
- Must be able to bend, squat, twist, and reach.
- Must be able to stand and/or walk for at least 6 hours per shift.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
- Must be able to open or close the store.
Responsibilities
- Approach guests proactively in a warm and welcoming manner to provide customer service.
- Share passion for the gorjana brand as a brand ambassador.
- Curate memorable guest experiences and deliver service that builds customer loyalty.
- Hold keys to caselines in accordance with loss-prevention strategies.
- Handle customer concerns and seek partnership when needed to resolve them.
- De-escalate and report customer service concerns or incidents and submit incident reports when required.
- Wear gorjana jewelry and creatively layer stacks to demonstrate styling standards.
- Develop expertise in product collections and offerings to guide guests through styling decisions.
- Present curated styling choices that emphasize intentionality, versatility, and personalization.
- Use product knowledge and intentional language to drive meaningful customer connections and sales results.
- Own individual performance progress and develop sales skills using internal resources.
- Participate in and encourage team-selling on the sales floor.
- Support team members, store leadership, and customers as needed.
- Use feedback and follow leadership direction to support team success.
- Use point-of-sale technology to support daily store operations.
- Maintain floor standards by following visual directives and maintaining the store environment.
- Restock merchandise and complete downtime tasks to support store and sales readiness.
- Fulfill Buy Online, Pick Up In Store and same-day delivery orders.
- Assist with receiving weekly allocation shipments.
- Follow service standards, processes, and store policies.
- Handle and secure team technology and equipment according to best practices.
- Open and close the store when requested, including responsibility for a store key and alarm code.
- Assist with labeling or re-ticketing items as needed.
- Conduct weekly cycle counts to maintain inventory accuracy and support product allocations.
- Execute monthly floorset directives for new product launches and submit floorset pictures for approval when requested.
- Handle weekly cash deposits by counting, balancing, and depositing funds.
- Facilitate weekly returns of warranty items to the warehouse, including preparing, documenting, and sending shipments.
- Contact and work with appropriate business partners for resources and guidance.
- Serve as a point of contact for business partners when a manager is absent.
About the company
Gorjana designs and sells fine jewelry with pieces meant to be layered, mixed, and matched for personal expression. The brand serves both wholesale (B2B) and direct-to-consumer (D2C) markets, selling through a wholesale website and a growing network of stores, with procurement managed from a single warehouse. It differentiates itself by combining early online wholesale adoption with a strong D2C and retail presence to reach both professional buyers and individual shoppers. Its goal is to grow revenue into the hundreds of millions while maintaining profitability and expanding its product lines and store footprint.
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Laguna Beach, California
Founded
2004
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- August 2026 openings in Princeton, East Rutherford, and Cherry Hill extend Northeast density.
- June 2026 Las Vegas and May 2026 Metairie openings show multi-region momentum.
- Its store locator lists 130+ locations and same-day pickup, widening convenience.
What critics are saying
- Mall-heavy expansion ties revenue to traffic at American Dream and Burlington Mall.
- Jewelry’s trend cycle punishes sameness; competitors like Kendra Scott crowd the same gift aisle.
- A single-warehouse supply chain creates an existential outage risk if inventory or systems fail.
What makes gorjana & Griffin unique
- Founded in Laguna Beach, gorjana sells layered gold jewelry at accessible price points.
- It combines wholesale roots, DTC e-commerce, and 130+ stores nationwide.
- Store teams offer one-on-one styling, reinforcing personalized gifting and stacking.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Paid Vacation
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- 401(k) Company Match
- Flexible Work Hours