Seasonal Visual Merchandiser (Part-Time) – NYC

FAO Schwarz; New York (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly wage plus bonuses

Employee discounts

Telehealth

Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits

401k + Match

Job summary

FAO Schwarz in New York City is hiring a Seasonal Visual Merchandising Associate for the holiday period. This part-time role supports our Global Visual Director and team, merchandising displays and managing signage to wow guests at 30 Rockefeller Plaza.

You will collaborate with store leadership, set up window and in-store displays, and maintain high merchandising standards while assisting with daily tasks in a fast-paced premium retail environment.

Qualifications

• 1+ years' experience in a Visual or Merchandising role within a fast-paced premium retail or experience-based environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide friendly and helpful guest service and direct customers to department specialists or managers.
• Excite guests with creative product placement and vitrines.
• Ensure signage is clearly displayed for guests (pricing, sales, events).
• Assist Visual team with hanging signs, setting vitrines, and maintaining merchandising standards.
• Represent SKUs on the selling floor in collaboration with Operations.
• Attend store walks with Visual leadership and implement directions.
• Set up window and in-store displays (shelf backers, hanging elements, vinyl, props, mannequin styling).
• Contribute to visual and creative displays for all in-store presentations.
• Ensure displays are clean and tidy for guests to enjoy the visual experience.

Skills

Customer service

Merchandising

Visual displays

Communication

Organization

Problem solving

Flexibility

Team collaboration

Tools

Graphic design

Job description

FAO Schwarz in New York City is hiring a Seasonal Visual Merchandising Associate for the holiday period. This part-time role supports our Global Visual Director and team, merchandising displays and managing signage to wow guests at 30 Rockefeller Plaza.

You will collaborate with store leadership, set up window and in-store displays, and maintain high merchandising standards while assisting with daily tasks in a fast-paced premium retail environment.