American Girl Tysons Corner MerchandisingVisual Associate Holiday Seasonal APPLY NOW

Mattel; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading toy manufacturer in McLean is seeking a dynamic Merchandising Associate to execute visual merchandising standards. Responsibilities include assisting with display changes, creating product displays, and maintaining store standards. Ideal candidates will have 1-2 years of retail merchandising experience and strong customer service skills. A flexible schedule is needed, including nights and weekends. This role offers a competitive pay at $16 per hour.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of successful work experience in retail merchandising or related field preferred.
• Manual skills in doll styling and minor assembly preferred.
• Flexible schedule required, including nights and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Assist visual merchandising manager with display window and merchandise changes.
• Create dynamic displays using dolls and complementary products.
• Maintain visual and merchandising standards of the store.

Skills

Retail merchandising

Customer service

Doll styling

Job description

Job Description

The Opportunity: The American Girl retail store is looking for a dynamic individual as a Merchandising Associate to execute American Girl’s visual standards at the retail store level. This position entails new product launches and initiatives, seasonal floor sets, changes to floor due to product availability, daily maintenance of product displays, and adherence to the organization’s visual high standards.

What Your Impact Will Be:

• Assist visual merchandising manager in the execution of display window changes, merchandise changes and planogram layouts, and graphic changes.
• Create dynamic displays using dolls and complementary product. Keep current on product knowledge.
• Demonstrate flexibility in prioritizing tasks based on business need and to troubleshoot when product availability becomes an issue.
• Maintain the overall visual and merchandising standards of the store consistent with the organization’s vision of the brand.
• Develop and maintain positive, cooperative relationships with staff, management, and corporate partners. Provide assistance to customers as needed.
• Stock merchandise when needed.

Qualifications:

• 1 – 2 years of successful work experience in retail merchandising, retail, or related field which includes expertise in customer service, preferred.
• Manual skills in doll styling, straight blade cutting, and minor assembly, preferred.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends and holidays.

About the Company:

American Girl is a subsidiary of Mattel, a purpose-driven company aiming to empower the next generation to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential. We live up to our purpose employing the following behaviors:

• We collaborate: Being a part of Mattel means being part of one team with shared values and common goals. Every person counts and working closely together always brings better results. Partnership is our process and our collective capabilities is our superpower.
• We innovate: At Mattel we always aim to find new and better ways to create innovative products and experiences. No matter where you work in the organization, you can always make a difference and have real impact. We welcome new ideas and value new initiatives that challenge conventional thinking.
• We execute: We are a performance-driven company. We strive for excellence and are focused on pursuing best in class outcomes. We believe in accountability and ownership and know that our people are at their best when they are empowered to create and deliver results.

Mattel is recognized for the second year in a row as a Great Place to Work and as one of Fast Company’s Best Workplaces for Innovators in 2022.

Mattel is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer where we want you to bring your authentic self to work every day. We welcome all job seekers including minorities, females, veterans, military spouses, individuals with disabilities, and those of all sexual orientations and gender identities.

Pursuant to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act, qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment.

Compensation: $16-$16