Lead Visual, Full Time, New York City - Rejuvenation

Rejuvenation; New York (NY); On-site; USD 30,307 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discount on Williams-Sonoma brands

401(k) plan

Wellness program

Paid vacations and holidays

Health benefits (medical/dental/vision

Cross-brand opportunities

Online learning through WSI University

Job summary

Williams‑Sonoma, Inc. is seeking a Lead, Visual Merchandising to partner with management and the District Visual Manager to execute the store's visual strategy.

You will model and coach the visual team on routines that maximize productivity and uphold visual standards, ensuring the store remains a neighborhood destination for inspiration. You will lead floorset timelines, supervise daily routines, analyze reports for profitability, and collaborate on payroll planning and talent development to

Qualifications

• Effective communication, organization and leadership skills.
• Proven ability to motivate and influence others.
• Active, standing, walking, bending, climbing, reaching and lifting for extended periods.
• 1–3 years retail sales with shift supervision preferred.
• 1–2 years in home-related design, visual merchandising, or stockroom preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead visual merchandising and display; map, plan and execute floorset timelines to drive sales.
• Lead routines to execute markdowns, promotions, signage, replenishment and recovery.
• Collaborate with GM/DVM on adaptations for store ownership, layout or customer.
• Analyze reports to identify opportunities to improve profitability and drive results.
• Communicate inventory needs to DM and distribution with GM to increase sell-through and margin.
• Partner with GM on associate productivity related to visual standards.
• Maintain visual supplies and signage organization; communicate needs to GM.
• Ensure effective payroll/workload planning with GM.
• Motivate talent and support onboarding; guide visual training.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Leadership

Motivate others

Active lifestyle

Job description

Overview of the Lead, Visual Role

The Visual Merchandising Lead (Visual Lead) will partner with management and the District Visual Manager to execute the store’s visual merchandising and display strategy. The role involves modeling and coaching the visual team on routines and disciplines that maximize productivity, achieve visual standards, and keep the store a neighborhood destination for inspiration.

Responsibilities

• Lead visual merchandising and display. Partner with GM/DVM to map, plan and execute floorset timeline targets to drive sales and execute seasonal strategy.
• Lead and maintain daily disciplines and routines that maximize efficient execution of markdowns, promotions, signage, replenishment and recovery.
• Collaborate with GM and DVM on adaptations/substitutions from directives to account for store ownership, layout or customer.
• Analyze various reporting to identify opportunities to improve profitability and drive results.
• Communicate inventory needs to DM and distribution in partnership with GM to increase sell‑through and maximize margin and profitability.
• Partner with GM on associate productivity and performance related to visual standards.
• Maintain all visual supplies and signage organization and communicate supply needs to GM.
• Partner with GM to ensure effective utilization of payroll and workload planning.
• Partner with GM to assess, recognize and motivate talent.
• Serve as a learning partner and guide during associate onboarding. Facilitate visual training and skill building activities as required for the visual team.
• Model genuine and enthusiastic interest in the customer. Prioritize the needs of the customer by connecting to Design support.
• Abide by all safety, security/injury and emergency policy and procedures.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures.
• Maintain an environment where all associates are treated fairly and with dignity and respect, in accordance with our People First Philosophy.
• Perform projects and assignments as directed by the management team.

Qualifications

• Effective communication, organization and leadership skills.
• Proven ability to motivate and influence others through personal actions and examples.
• Ability to be active, standing, walking, bending, climbing, reaching and lifting for extended periods of time throughout the workday.
• 1–3 years retail sales experience with shift supervision experience preferred.
• 1–2 years experience in home‑related design, visual merchandising, or stockroom responsibilities preferred (specialty retail preferred, but not required).

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to be mobile on the sales floor for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to lift and mobilize medium to large items, up to 75 lbs., while utilizing appropriate equipment and safety techniques.
• Full‑time associates are expected to have open availability to meet the needs of the business.
• Part‑time Flex associates must be available to work a minimum of two regularly scheduled shifts on the weekend (Friday, Saturday and/or Sunday) and two during the week (Monday to Thursday). For an associate to be scheduled 20 hours or more weekly, greater availability that meets the needs of the business will be required. Weekend availability cannot fall on the same day; an associate must be available on two separate days (Friday and Saturday, Friday and Sunday or Saturday and Sunday).

Benefits

This role offers a competitive compensation package including pay and benefits. The anticipated pay range for this role is $22.00–$25.00 per hour.

Benefits include:

• A generous discount on all Williams‑Sonoma brands.
• A 401(k) plan and other investment opportunities.
• A wellness program that supports physical, financial and emotional health.
• Paid vacations and holidays (full‑time).
• Health benefits, dental and vision insurance, including same‑sex domestic partner benefits (full‑time).
• Cross‑brand and cross‑functional career opportunities.
• Online learning opportunities through brand‑specific resources and WSI University.

WSI will not now or in the future commence an immigration case or sponsor an individual for this position (for example, H‑1B or other employment‑based immigration).

This role is not eligible for relocation assistance.

Williams‑Sonoma, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Williams‑Sonoma, Inc. will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, or other applicable state or local laws and ordinances.