Part Time Retail Assistant

POP MART UK CORPORATION LTD; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Discount platform

Training and development

Team events

Monthly appreciation gifts

Bonus scheme

Job summary

POP MART UK CORPORATION LTD is seeking a Part-time Retail Assistant in Newcastle Upon Tyne to join a fast-paced, international team focused on designer collectibles and experiential retail.

The role involves delivering excellent customer service, handling cashier duties, and working flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays. This fixed-term contract supports POP MART's cross-border retail presence in the UK, with a 16-hour weekly schedule.

Qualifications

• Fluent in professional English, with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proactive with strong customer service skills to provide a memorable shopping experience.
• Team-oriented with the ability to work well in a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional customer service and resolve any customer issues or complaints.
• Manage the cashier point’s daily opening and closing procedures.
• Be available to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Skills

Customer service

English fluency

Teamwork

Job description

Founded in 2010, POP MART is a leading global pop culture and entertainment company. With IP at its core, POP MART works with artists and designers worldwide to develop and operate IPs, creating products, services and entertainment experiences for consumers. Its portfolio includes beloved IP characters such as THE MONSTERS , TWINKLE TWINKLE, CRYBABY, DIMOO, SKULLPANDA, Hirono and MOLLY. As of the first half of 2026, POP MART had more than 100 million registered members worldwide, operated 676 physical stores and over 2,800 ROBO SHOP vending machines, and reached nearly 100 countries and regions through cross-border e-commerce platforms,bringing joy to consumers around the world.

Part Time Retail Assistant - Newcastle Upon Tyne Industry: Designer collectible pieces Location: 2 Blackett St, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 7XJ Job type: Fixed-Term Contract (FTC) – 1 Year

About POP MART

POP MART (09992.HK) is a leading global company in the trend culture and entertainment industry. Centered around IP, POP MART has built a comprehensive platform for creative incubation and IP operation, empowering global creators while delivering exciting products, services and immersive entertainment experiences to consumers. POP MART identifies and nurtures emerging artists and designers worldwide, creating popular character IPs through a well-established development and operation system. Our portfolio includes iconic characters such as MOLLY, SKULLPANDA, DIMOO, THE MONSTERS and Hirono. POP MART operates over 500 physical stores and more than 2,300 Robo Shops across more than thirty countries and regions, and through multiple cross border e-commerce platforms reaches audiences in over ninety countries and regions, bringing joy to young consumers around the world.

What to Expect

POP MART is a fast-paced company with a young and multicultural team where you can expect to:

• Contribute to a fast-growing European business that combines retail, art, and creative storytelling
• Work with passionate teams across different countries, all connected by a shared love for designer collectible pieces and unique customer experiences
• Grow your skills through hands‑on projects, collaborative learning, and opportunities to explore new ideas

Benefits

POP MART offers our employees:

• Monthly appreciation gifts featuring our latest POP MART designs
• A structured bonus scheme linked to company and individual performance
• Access to a confidential Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for counselling and wellbeing support
• Access to Aon employee benefits, a discount platform with hundreds of offers across shopping, travel, leisure, health, technology, food, and more
• Training and development programmes that build both professional skills and creative thinking
• Regular team events that bring our people together to share ideas and celebrate our work

Join Our Team – 16-Hour Workweek, 7-Hour Shifts +1h Paid Lunch

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional customer service and resolve any customer issues or complaints
• Manage the cashier point’s daily opening and closing procedures
• Be available to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays

Required Qualifications

• Fluent in professional English, with excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proactive with strong customer service skills to provide a memorable shopping experience
• Team-oriented with the ability to work well in a team

Desirable but Not Essential Multi-lingual language ability

Job Types: Part-time, Fixed-Term Benefits: Company pension Work Location: In person

*POP MART is committed to equal pay initiatives and will not ask candidates for their current or past salary.

*As an Equal Opportunity Employer, POP MART does not discriminate against applicants or employees because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status, disability, age, citizenship, imarital 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.

POP MART is a rising global force in pop culture and entertainment. Our purpose is to celebrate daily moments and inspire through designer toys and fun experiences. Our focus is IP incubation & operations, designer toys & retail, theme parks & experiences, also digital entertainment. As of the end of first half of 2025, POP MART operates over 550 physical stores and more than 2,500 Robo Shops across the world. We manage & represent incredible artists from all over the world. Our roster spans dozens of iconic characters, like MOLLY, DIMOO, SKULLPANDA, THE MONSTERS, HIRONO and more. With our IP characters, we create iconic cross-overs. Our mission is to light up passion & bring joy around the world. POP MART is not just a brand, it's a galaxy of creative possibilities.