Seasonal Visual Merchandiser — Flexible Hours, LA

West Elm; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; Full time

Job description

About the Role

Support the management team in achieving goals by providing world‑class service. Serve as a role model for building relationships with customers, maintain presence through store supervision to ensure appropriate staff coverage in all areas of the store, perform operational functions to ensure the store meets company guidelines, and implement visual changes and maintain store standards.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Create engaging experiences for customers by sharing expertise on styling, decorating, and entertaining.
• Seek out and promote innovative ways to make the store a neighborhood destination for inspiration.
• Interpret and execute visual inspiration to drive sales and convey the eclectic, creative, and modern spirit of the brand.
• Ensure merchandising and displays are visually compelling to drive sales.
• Model and coach associates on how to uphold visual standards.
• Promote the lifestyle and protect the image of the WSI brands.
• Make the store a fun, inspirational neighborhood destination.
• Continually seek out inspiration, trends, and ways to elevate product, decorating, and styling expertise.
• Replenish the sales floor regularly and maintain visual presentation and displays.
• Execute floorset to reflect the inspiration, standards, and spirit of the directive within the required timeframe.
• Foster an environment where all associates are treated fairly, with dignity and respect, in accordance with the People‑First Philosophy.
• Collaborate with the sales team by appreciating and valuing the talents and contributions of others.
• Be held accountable for the following brand competencies: operate with strategic agility, drive innovation and change, provide influential leadership, communicate effectively, develop self and others, create teams and partnerships, focus on the customer, model personal accountability, build operations excellence, and drive execution.

Skills / Knowledge

• 1–3 years of experience in merchandising or a visual role.
• 1–2 years of 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.

Physical Requirements

• Must 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 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).

Education

College degree preferred or equivalent job experience.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package with pay and benefits.
• Anticipated pay range: $19.00–$20.00 per hour.
• A generous discount on all Williams‑Sonoma, Inc. 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, dental, and vision insurance, including same‑sex domestic partner benefits (full‑time).

EEO Statement

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.

Immigration Sponsorship

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).

Application Process

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.