Apparel Merchandising Specialist - Style & Visuals Expert

Winston Retail; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Paid online training

Flexible schedule

Wellness benefits

Opportunities for advancement

Job summary

Winston Retail in Portland, ME seeks a Retail Merchandising Specialist to bring fashion to life at the store level. In this role you'll ensure clothing is styled, organized, and presented to reflect brand identity, and you will style mannequins and displays to create a polished, trend-forward shopping experience.

This independent contractor position is project-based with flexible hours. You will work in multiple stores, report via the Winston App on a smartphone, and document visits with photos

Qualifications

• Proven experience in apparel merchandising or a related field is preferred.
• Experience working with mannequins (assembling, updating, and styling).
• A portfolio of work is preferred but not required.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement effective merchandising strategies that align with company standards
• Execute planograms to optimize product placement and maximize sales with apparel and hardline merchandise
• Communicate effectively with team members and store management regarding merchandising needs
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in different store settings
• Manage monthly scheduling to ensure store visits and merchandising deliverables are completed by assigned deadlines, demonstrating strong time management and accountability
• Submit store visit reports, including taking before and after photos and writing feedback, using our Winston App on a smart device
• Smartphones are required for reporting: IOS: Use an iPhone 11 or newer; Android: Use a 2020 or newer device with an OS no more than four versions behind the latest
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds and stand for the entire shift

Skills

Apparel merchandising

Planograms

Visual directives

Communication skills

Tools

Winston App

Job description

Winston Retail in Portland, ME seeks a Retail Merchandising Specialist to bring fashion to life at the store level. In this role you'll ensure clothing is styled, organized, and presented to reflect brand identity, and you will style mannequins and displays to create a polished, trend-forward shopping experience.

This independent contractor position is project-based with flexible hours. You will work in multiple stores, report via the Winston App on a smartphone, and document visits with photos