Apparel Merchandiser for New Store Opening (Freelance)

Winston Retail; Augusta (ME); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Paid online training

Wellness benefits

Opportunities for advancement

Job summary

Winston Retail is seeking a passionate apparel merchandiser for a New Store Opening in Augusta, ME. The role involves hands-on styling, displaying, and presenting fashion to reflect the brand, with project-based hours and a freelance arrangement.

You will work in stores to create polished, trend-forward shopping experiences, manage planograms, and report outcomes using the Winston App, supported by a competitive hourly rate and benefits.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in retail apparel merchandising or related field preferred.
• Experience working with mannequins (assembling, updating, and styling).
• Familiarity with planograms and visual directives is essential.
• A keen eye for detail and creativity in presenting apparel displays.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• A portfolio of work is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Set up apparel displays, update fixture signage, and clean remodeled areas.
• Participate in stockroom management with strong organizational skills.
• Execute planograms to optimize product placement and maximize sales.
• Communicate merchandising needs with team members and store management.
• Work independently and as part of a team across different store settings.
• Manage monthly scheduling to complete store visits and merchandising deliverables by deadlines.
• Submit store visit reports with before/after photos and feedback using the Winston App.

Skills

Retail merchandising

Mannequin styling

Planograms

Visual merchandising

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Tools

Winston App

Job description

Winston Retail is seeking a passionate apparel merchandiser for a New Store Opening in Augusta, ME. The role involves hands-on styling, displaying, and presenting fashion to reflect the brand, with project-based hours and a freelance arrangement.

You will work in stores to create polished, trend-forward shopping experiences, manage planograms, and report outcomes using the Winston App, supported by a competitive hourly rate and benefits.