Visual Merchandiser, Oxford City

& Other Stories; Oxford; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discount

HIP program

Job summary

& Other Stories in Oxford is seeking a Visual Merchandiser to shape an exceptional in-store journey, elevating the collection with aesthetics and a strong commercial mindset. You will design and install window displays, style mannequins, interpret sales data to inform visuals, and maintain high standards across the shop floor.

The role demands fashion knowledge, customer-centric communication, and the ability to adapt to a fast-paced retail environment while mentoring colleagues to ensure

Qualifications

• Customer-centric approach to elevate in-store experiences and service.
• Execute brand visual guidelines, window displays and merchandising.
• Knowledge of current fashion trends and seasonal styling.
• Use KPI data and customer feedback to inform visuals.
• Clear communication and active listening.
• Adaptable to changing priorities and customer requests.
• Eagerness to learn and grow professionally.
• Willing to work evenings, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Deliver expert styling advice and create a visually compelling in-store environment.
• Interpret sales data and customer insights to inform visual direction.
• Design and install impactful window displays reflecting seasonal trends.
• Style mannequins and outfit combinations to inspire purchases.
• Merchandise the shop floor following company guidelines.
• Support the sales team in daily store operations.
• Set high visual merchandising standards and train staff.
• Act as a brand ambassador for a memorable customer journey.

Skills

Customer-centric mindset

Visual merchandising

Fashion knowledge

Commercial awareness

Communication

Adaptability

Willingness to learn

Flexible hours

Job description

Launched in 2013, & OTHER STORIES offers a curated range of shoes, bags, accessories, beauty and ready-to-wear – all equally important for the whole look.

Job Description

As a Visual Merchandiser, you play a pivotal role in shaping an exceptional in-store customer journey. With a keen eye for aesthetics and a strong commercial mindset, you bring the brand’s vision to life—elevating the collection in a way that is both inspiring and aligned with business goals. Your work not only enhances the visual appeal of the store but also drives customer engagement and sales performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Delivering an excellent customer experience through expert styling advice, deep product knowledge, and a visually compelling store environment
• Interpreting sales data and customer insights to inform and execute the store’s visual direction
• Designing and installing impactful window displays that reflect seasonal trends and brand identity
• Styling mannequins and creating outfit combinations that inspire and influence customer purchasing decisions
• Merchandising the shop floor in alignment with company guidelines to ensure a cohesive and commercial presentation
• Supporting the sales team in daily store operations and contributing to a seamless customer experience
• Setting and maintaining high visual merchandising standards, while training and mentoring team members to uphold consistency
• Acting as a brand ambassador, ensuring every visual element contributes to a memorable and engaging customer journey

Qualifications

• Customer-Centric Mindset: Understanding of how to elevate in-store experiences through impactful visual storytelling and exceptional customer service.
• Visual Merchandising Standards: Skilled in executing brand visual guidelines, including window displays, mannequin styling, and in-store presentation to enhance commercial impact.
• Fashion Knowledge: Strong understanding of current fashion trends, silhouettes, and seasonal styling, with a passion for translating them into compelling visual displays.
• Commercial Awareness: Some experience in using KPIs, sales data, and customer feedback to inform visual merchandising decisions and drive store performance.
• Communication You have a genuine interest in people, communicate clearly, and actively listen to understand their perspectives and needs.
• Adaptability & Flexibility: Adaptable and responsive to changing priorities and customer requests.
• Eager to learn: Open to continuous learning and actively seeks opportunities for personal and professional growth.
• Comfortable working varied hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Additional Information

This is a full-time position with a contract of 39 hours a week based in our & Other Stories, Oxford City store.

Benefits

We offer all our employees attractive benefits with extensive development opportunities around the globe. All our employees receive a 25% staff discount, usable on all our H&M Group brands in stores and online. In addition to our staff discount, all our employees are included in our H&M Incentive Program – HIP. You can read more about our H&M Incentive Program here.

Inclusion & Diversity

At H&M Group, we’re determined to create and maintain inclusive, diverse and equitable workplaces throughout our organisation. Our teams should consist of a variety of people who share and combine their knowledge, experience and ideas. Having a diverse workforce leads to a positive impact on how we address challenges, what we perceive as possible and how we choose to relate to our colleagues and customers all over the world, therefore all diversity dimensions are taken into consideration in our recruitment process.