Apparel Merchandiser – Independent Contractor, Flexible Schedule

Winston Retail; Waterloo (IA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Paid online training

Flexible schedule

Wellness benefits

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Winston Retail is seeking a passionate apparel merchandiser to bring fashion to life at the store level. You will style mannequins and displays, ensuring brand identity and a polished shopping experience while working hands-on in stores.

Responsibilities include executing planograms, reporting via the Winston App, and coordinating schedules to meet deadlines. A portfolio is preferred, with strong communication and attention to detail as keys to success.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement merchandising strategies aligned with company standards.
• Execute planograms to optimize product placement and maximize sales of apparel and hardlines.
• Communicate merchandising needs with store teams and management.
• Work independently or in teams across different store settings.
• Manage monthly scheduling to meet deadlines for store visits and deliverables.
• Submit store visit reports with before/after photos and feedback via Winston App.
• Report via smartphones: IOS iPhone 11+; Android 2020+ with OS constraints.
• Lift up to 25 pounds and stand through the shift.

Skills

Apparel merchandising

Mannequin styling

Visual merchandising

Planograms

Detail-oriented

Communication skills

Tools

Winston App

Job description

Winston Retail is seeking a passionate apparel merchandiser to bring fashion to life at the store level. You will style mannequins and displays, ensuring brand identity and a polished shopping experience while working hands-on in stores.

Responsibilities include executing planograms, reporting via the Winston App, and coordinating schedules to meet deadlines. A portfolio is preferred, with strong communication and attention to detail as keys to success.