Display Artist

Location

This position is located at 766 Main Street, West Vancouver, British Columbia, V7T0A5 Canada

Role Summary

The Display Artist collaborates with the Visual Merchandising Manager to create an emotionally engaging environment, developing two- & three-dimensional displays that reflect the customer's appreciation of discovery, creativity, diversity, and authenticity.

To be considered for this role, you must attach a portfolio or examples of your work.

Role Responsibilities

Customer Experience

• Partners with the Visual Merchandising Manager to create an engaging visual experience that appeals to the Anthro customer and represents relevant trends in art, design, culture, architecture, and fashion
• Demonstrates awareness of the impact of display and merchandising on store sales and profitability
• Engages the customer through display work on the sales floor and drives community connection through workshops, events, and gatherings when applicable

Leadership + Team Management

• Mentors the team by training visual expectations, operational standards, and materials/tool management
• Attends store meetings to share inspiration, new ideas, and pertinent information from Home Office and Field Leadership
• Takes initiative with each project to grow display experience and elevate craft; supports in identifying and training future display talent

Visual + Business Operations

• Collaborates in the display planning process by sharing inspiration, generating ideas, and sketching; prioritizes projects and monitors progress with timelines while staying within visual budget
• Applies seasonal direction and inspiration provided by the Home Office to meet the unique store needs; builds fixtures and maintains signage that uphold presentation standards
• Creates and installs high craft interior and window displays, responsible for clean de-installation; maintains cleanliness and organization of back of house display areas and takes ownership of maintenance and repairs on the sales floor
• Contributes to a customer-first philosophy by flexing schedule to the needs of the business and supporting zone coverage as needed

Communication + Relationships  

• Contributes to an inclusive work environment by actively listening and seeking different perspectives
• Builds and maintains productive partnerships with team members, contributing to a culture of strong communication and teamwork; is open and responsive to feedback
• Checks in with leadership to maintain communication and teamwork on completing store objectives; demonstrates adaptability by redirecting priorities as needed
• Contributes to positive team morale through brand and store initiatives, employee recognition, and team building activities

Role Qualifications

• Anthro brand fan
• Builds relationships naturally, embraces individuality, and diversity
• Resilient leader able to thrive in a dynamic, constantly evolving environment
• Artistic background working with a wide variety of mediums
• High level of craftsmanship and ability to create and install two-dimensional and three-dimensional work
• Previous experience with building, drafting, and a working knowledge of power tools (including but not limited to circular saw, miter/chop saw, jig saw)
• Ability to provide examples of previous work or portfolio
• Willingness to consistently work early morning weekday shifts

The Perks

URBN offers comprehensive Perks & Benefits to employees. Availability and eligibility to specific benefits may be subject to your location and employment status. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, PTO, generous employee discounts, retirement savings and much more! For additional information visit https://www.urbn.com/work-with-us/stores

Pay Range

Starting from CAD $23.50/Hr.

Compensation: 23.5 to N/A (CAD)