Creative Visual Merchandiser for Home & Decor

Williams-Sonoma, Inc.; Oak Brook (IL); Hybrid; USD 1,378,000 - 2,342,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discount

401(k) plan

Wellness program

Paid vacations and holidays

Job summary

Williams-Sonoma, Inc. is seeking a Store Visual Merchandiser to support the management team in delivering world-class service, building customer relationships, and ensuring staff coverage and store standards.

You will translate visual direction into compelling displays, train associates on visual standards, and help create a neighborhood destination that reflects the brand's eclectic, creative spirit.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in merchandising or visual role.
• 1-2 years experience in home related design or visual merchandising preferred. Specialty retail preferred.
• Effective communication, organization and leadership skills.
• Proven ability to motivate and influence others through personal actions and examples.

Responsibilities

• Create engaging experiences for customers by sharing expertise on styling, decorating & entertaining.
• Seek out & promote innovative ways to make our stores a neighborhood destination for inspiration.
• Interpret & execute visual inspiration to drive sales & convey the eclectic, creative & modern spirit of the brand.
• Ensure merchandising & displays are visually compelling to drive sales.
• Model & coach associates on how to uphold visual standards.
• Promote the lifestyle & protect the image of the WSI Brands.
• Make the store a fun, inspirational neighborhood destination.
• Continually seek out inspiration, trends & ways to elevate product, decorating & styling expertise.
• Replenish the sales floor regularly & maintain visual presentation & displays.
• Execute floorset to reflect the inspiration, standards & spirit of the directive within required timeframe.
• Foster an environment where all associates are treated fairly & with dignity & respect.

Skills

Merchandising experience

Visual styling

Communication skills

Leadership

Motivation/influence

Education

College degree preferred or equivalent experience

Job description

Williams-Sonoma, Inc. is seeking a Store Visual Merchandiser to support the management team in delivering world-class service, building customer relationships, and ensuring staff coverage and store standards.

You will translate visual direction into compelling displays, train associates on visual standards, and help create a neighborhood destination that reflects the brand's eclectic, creative spirit.