Visual Merchandising Specialist | Southgate Centre

lululemon; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative performance apparel company seeks a Visual Merchandising Specialist to enhance guest experiences through effective product presentation and styling. This role involves collaborating with store leadership to implement visual merchandising strategies, creating appealing displays, and managing merchandise changes. The company values a supportive and inclusive environment, offering flexible schedules and a range of benefits, including health plans and development courses. Join a team dedicated to fostering growth and connection in an energetic retail setting.

Benefits

Health and Dental Plans

Paid Time Off

Retirement Matching

Discounts

Fitness Classes

Parental Support

Development Courses

Mentorship Programs

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of retail or sales experience required.
• Experience or education in visual merchandising or design preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with store leadership to enhance guest experience.
• Create visually appealing product displays to drive sales.
• Manage VM updates and engage with guests for product education.

Skills

Visual Merchandising

Retail Experience

Collaboration Skills

Communication

Detail-oriented

Education

High School Diploma

Design-related Education

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Who We Are

lululemon is an innovative performance apparel company for yoga, running, training, and other athletic pursuits. We focus on technical fabrics and functional design to create transformational products and experiences that support movement, growth, connection, and well-being. Our success stems from our innovative products, store emphasis, commitment to our people, and community connections. We aim to create positive change and foster an equitable, inclusive, and growth-oriented environment for our team members.

Job Summary

The Visual Merchandising Specialist ensures that company visual merchandising strategies and standards are effectively implemented. Responsibilities include product presentation, styling, in-store marketing, and managing merchandise changes to enhance guest experience and drive sales. The role involves executing product stories, placement strategies, and display styling in accordance with company standards and store needs, while delivering a world-class guest experience.

Core Responsibilities

• Collaborate with store leadership to bring VM presentation and guest experience to life.
• Implement brand standards through product placement, storytelling, and store navigation.
• Create visually appealing product displays to enhance guest experience and sales.
• Manage VM updates, including window displays, mannequins, signage, and merchandise changes.
• Engage with guests to assess needs, provide product education, and incorporate omnichannel programs.
• Provide feedback and training to team members on visual standards and techniques.
• Support a respectful and inclusive team environment.

Job Requirements

Eligibility

• Legal authorization to work in the store location.
• Reliable transportation to the store.

Schedule & Availability

• Flexible schedule based on store needs, including mornings, afternoons, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Experience

• At least 1 year of retail or sales experience.
• Experience or education in visual merchandising, fashion, graphic or interior design, or space planning.

Preferred Assets

• High school diploma or higher; design-related education or training.
• Experience in visual merchandising, inventory management, or project management.

Additional Qualities

• Supportive of inclusion and diversity.
• Honest, fair, and ethical behavior.
• Interest and understanding of visual design and styling.
• Team-oriented with strong collaboration skills.
• Detail-oriented and self-motivated.
• Adaptable and resilient in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective communicator.

Work Environment

• Moving around the store, sometimes under bright lights and loud music.
• Team-based and independent work, involving physical activity and technical devices.
• Handling objects up to 30 lbs, with bending, reaching, and ladder use as needed.

Compensation & Benefits

Base pay: $22.25 - $25.60/hour, plus target bonus of $2.00/hour, totaling $24.25 - $27.60/hour. Benefits include health and dental plans, paid time off, retirement matching, discounts, fitness classes, parental support, development courses, and mentorship programs. Eligibility for these benefits depends on specific criteria, and the company reserves the right to modify them at any time.