Visual Merchandising Associate

Salary: $19.50 per hour

Los Angeles, CA

The fixed hourly rate is based on the qualifications for the position, including but not limited to, expected experience, education level, certifications, skills and expertise, and the location of the position.  All new hires will be offered the same fixed hourly rate.  

We offer competitive compensation for Visual Associate staff with a fixed starting rate at $19.50 per hour for all new hires, along with a clear path to promotion opportunities based on individual performance

Position Overview:

Reporting to the Visual Manager, the Visual Associate provides solutions to store specific visual and merchandising challenges using brand standards and corporate visual guidelines to maintain brand integrity. The Visual Associate adapts corporate visual direction based on individual store need and inventory levels to drive sales through strategic merchandise placement, impactful styling and compelling displays.

 Key Responsibilities:

•  Provide a consistent customer experience by maintaining brand standards for visual presentation, cleanliness and organization throughout the store.

• Ensure all merchandise is represented on the floor in full size runs and proper signage is present.

• Partner with management to prepare for and implement seasonal merchandising presentations and new visual merchandising initiatives.

• Partner with the store management team to monitor merchandise sell through and replenishment utilizing sales reports.

• Create visually appealing and brand appropriate displays to drive sales and react to the needs of the business in the store.

• Follow company styling directives to style on trend displays.

• Adjust lighting to highlight merchandise and displays per company standard.

• Pro-actively manage customer needs and exceed expectations by utilizing the U.N.I.Q.L.O. service standard, following the Uniqlo Fundamental Principles and saying the 6 standard phrases.
• Assist management to identify and resolve issues in the store.

• Support store team to meet and exceed sales goals.

• Assist with special projects as assigned by management.

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to create compelling visual presentations according to company guidelines and brand standards.

• Ability to use creative freedom when styling mannequins.

• Ability to drive sales through effective merchandise placement and display.

• Excellent eye for detail.

• Ability to offer solutions to store specific visual and merchandising challenges using brand standards and HQ direction as a guideline.

• Ability to identify potential visual merchandising opportunities and provide creative solutions.

• Ability to work within teams and create partnerships.

• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and work with a sense of urgency.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to work on ladders (i.e. carry mannequins, product or display props up ladders).

• Ability to effectively communicate with customers and store personnel.

• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.

• Ability to stand for long periods of time, read computer terminals, push, pull or move objects of at least 25 pounds.

• Ability to effectively maneuver around sales floor and stockroom by repetitive bending, twisting, stooping, squatting, and climbing.

Full-Time Availability Requirements:

• Open availability to work a flexible schedule that meets the business needs, including evenings, overnights and weekends.

• Average 32 or more hours per week based on business seasonality.

• Open availability on weekends (religious exemptions will be considered).

• Restrictions on availability limited to two days per week.

Experience:

• Minimum one (1) year in retail visual merchandising or display.

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage

• 401k plan - 100% match on the first 3% you contribute, 50% on the next 2% you contribute

• Paid parental leave

• Fertility benefits, including IVF

• Life insurance

• Short-term and long-term disability insurance

• HSA/FSA options

• Employee Assistance Program

• Vacation & Personal Time Off

• Sick & Wellness Time Off

• 30% Employee Merchandise Discount

• Commuter benefits

• ... and more!

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The Company is committed to equal pay initiatives and will not ask candidates for their current or past salary.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Fast Retailing does not discriminate against applicants or employees because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status, disability, age, citizenship, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or because of any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state or local law.