Luxury Visual Merchandiser

Neiman Marcus; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discount

Comprehensive benefits package

Medical, vision, and dental

Job summary

Neiman Marcus is seeking a Visual Associate to create an exciting in-store visual environment and support all visual initiatives. You will merchandise the floor, curate window displays, and refresh mannequin styling according to visual standards.

The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of visual team experience in a major department store, proficiency with carpentry tools, painting techniques, and a strong eye for current fashion and art trends. MS Office skills are a plus.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years visual team experience in a major department store with a portfolio of projects
• Ability to use carpentry tools safely and efficiently
• Experienced in painting techniques
• Experience with basic production and knowledge of materials
• Experienced in styling and fashion pulls
• Strong knowledge of current fashion and art trends
• Proficiency in MS Office; Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Photoshop, Illustrator is preferred

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate initiative and a sense of urgency in 'selling floor readiness' prior to the store opening
• Follow all directives and corporate guidelines set forth by the Visual Manager and Corporate Visual team
• Execute all aspects of promotional and sale set-up including presentation, lettering, and signage on the sales floor, as well as assist the Sales Support Team with all trunk shows and personal appearance set-ups and preparation
• Assist in replenishing merchandise on the selling floor and in wall units
• Ad hoc responsibilities as needed

Skills

Visual merchandising

Portfolio of projects

Carpentry tools proficiency

Painting techniques

Styling and fashion pulls

Fashion trend knowledge

MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, 0P

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Neiman Marcus is seeking a Visual Associate to create an exciting in-store visual environment and support all visual initiatives. You will merchandise the floor, curate window displays, and refresh mannequin styling according to visual standards.

The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of visual team experience in a major department store, proficiency with carpentry tools, painting techniques, and a strong eye for current fashion and art trends. MS Office skills are a plus.