Retail Visual Merchandiser, Flushing - Full Time

Macy's; New York (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and health coverage

401(k) match

Paid time off and holidays

Merchandise discounts

Incentives based on performance

Annual merit review

Employee Assistance Program

Community building through Colleague-?

Continuous learning and leadership dev

Job summary

Macy's is seeking a Visual Merchandiser to design and maintain store displays that highlight products and seasonal trends, enhancing the shopping experience. The role emphasizes three‑dimensional props, vinyl graphics, signage, and in‑store events to bring brand concepts to life.

Ideal candidates will have a strong eye for design, knowledge of fashion trends, and comfort using tools and equipment to build displays, while maintaining brand standards and delivering engaging customer experiences.

Qualifications

• Flex availability, including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Must communicate effectively with customers and teammates in English.
• Ability to execute visual merchandising projects monthly, quarterly and seasonally.
• Strong knowledge of current fashion trends and Macy’s visual standards.
• Experience installing vinyl graphics, wall signage, and prop displays per marketing calendar.
• Physical ability to lift at least 50 lbs, stand for two hours, stoop, kneel, crouch, climb ladders.
• Close vision, color vision, depth perception, and focus adjustment.
• Proficiency with store technology including handheld equipment and cash register.
• Full‑time schedules typically 30+ hours/week; part‑time 12–24 hours/week with weekend shifts.

Responsibilities

• Begin each day energized and ready to make an impact, greeting teammates and ensuring the sales floor is visually inspiring and welcoming.
• Review store priorities, assess product placement, and stay informed on arrivals and top sellers to keep displays on-brand and engaging.
• Provide warm, friendly customer interactions to foster repeat visits.
• Refresh displays, update signage and pricing, and support merchandise moves to reflect priorities and trends.
• Collaborate with store leadership and cross‑functional teams to align on priorities and initiatives.
• Install promotional and event collateral including vinyl graphics, wall signage, and prop displays per marketing calendar.
• Construct and install three‑dimensional elements using hand and power tools.
• Add creative details that reflect Macy’s style within the visual direction.
• Support merchandising initiatives across departments monthly, quarterly, and seasonally.

Job description

Overview

Be part of an amazing story. Macy's is more than just a store. It's a story captured in the hearts and minds of America for more than 160 years. This story celebrates innovation, tradition, and memorable moments such as the Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks and the Thanksgiving Day Parade. Our culture reflects these moments, making it a special place to work.

Job Summary

The Visual Merchandiser uses creativity and a strong sense of style to design and maintain displays that enhance the shopping experience and highlight key products. The role focuses on seasonal trends, three‑dimensional props, vinyl graphics, and in‑store events to bring brand concepts to life. A good eye for design, knowledge of fashion and visual presentation, and safe use of tools and materials are essential.

Responsibilities

• Begin each day energized and ready to make an impact, greeting teammates with a positive attitude and ensuring the sales floor is visually inspiring, well‑organized, and ready to welcome customers.
• Review store priorities, assess product placement, and stay informed on new arrivals, top sellers, and trending items so every display is purposeful, on‑brand, and drives customer engagement and sales.
• Focus on the customer by offering a warm welcome, making eye contact, and creating friendly, personal conversations that foster repeat visits.
• Maintain a shoppable space by refreshing displays, updating signage and pricing, and supporting merchandise moves to reflect current priorities and trends.
• Support merchandise moves and keep the floor organized throughout the day, updating visual signage and keeping displays ready for customers.
• Collaborate and communicate with store leadership and cross‑functional teams to ensure alignment on priorities and initiatives.
• Install promotional and event collateral—including vinyl graphics, wall signage, and prop displays—in line with the company’s marketing calendar and direction.
• Construct and install three‑dimensional elements using hand and power tools such as drills, saws, hammers, screwdrivers, staple guns, ladders, spray paint, and knives.
• Demonstrate resourcefulness by adding creative details and enhancements that reflect Macy’s style while staying within visual direction.
• Support merchandising initiatives across departments on a monthly, quarterly, and seasonal basis.

Qualifications

• Flexible availability, including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays, with regular, dependable attendance and punctuality.
• Must be able to understand and communicate effectively with customers, co‑workers, and supervisors, and interpret employment policies, visual merchandising directives, and safety rules/procedures in English.
• Ability to creatively execute all visual merchandising projects in assigned departments on a monthly, quarterly, and seasonal basis.
• Strong knowledge of current fashion trends while upholding Macy’s visual merchandising standards in mannequin styling, window displays, fixture placement, wall formatting, product placement, and visual collateral usage.
• Experience in installing vinyl graphics, wall signage, and prop displays per marketing calendar and direction.
• Physical capability to lift at least 50 lbs, stand for at least two consecutive hours, stoop, kneel, crouch, climb ladders, and reach above eye level.
• Requires close vision, color vision, depth perception, and focus adjustment.
• Frequent use of computers and other technology necessary to perform job functions, including handheld equipment and cash register to process transactions.
• Full‑time colleagues are typically scheduled for 30 or more hours per week; part‑time colleagues are scheduled for 12‑24 hours per week. All schedules contain weekend shifts. Hours are dependent on business needs and colleague availability.

Physical Requirements

The position requires speaking, lifting, constant moving, standing, and reaching with arms and hands. The employee must be able to stand for at least two consecutive hours, lift at least 50 lbs, stoop, kneel, crouch, climb ladders, and reach above eye level. The role also requires ongoing use of computers and other technology, including handheld equipment and cash registers.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and comprehensive health and wellness coverage.
• 401(k) match.
• Paid time off and eight paid holidays.
• Merchandise discounts.
• Performance‑based incentives.
• Annual merit review.
• Employee Assistance Program with mental health counseling and legal/financial advice.
• Employee opportunities for community building through Colleague Resource Groups and volunteer programs.
• Continuous learning and leadership development opportunities.

About Us

This is a great time to join Macy’s! Whether you are helping a customer find the perfect gift, streamlining operations in one of our distribution centers, enhancing our online shopping experience, buying in‑style and on‑trend merchandise, or designing a balloon for the Thanksgiving Day Parade, we offer unique opportunities to be part of some of the most memorable moments in people’s lives.

This job description is not all‑inclusive and may not apply to colleagues covered by a collective bargaining agreement. Macy’s Inc. reserves the right to amend this job description at any time. Macy’s Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment.