Visual Associate

Madewell Stores Madewell, Inc.; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base pay

Bonus programs

Discounts on branded products (60%)

401(k) plan with company matching

Job summary

Madewell is seeking a Visual Associate to craft an inviting store environment with meticulous attention to detail in Charlottesville. You will set up compelling window displays and merchandise layouts, engage customers, and help team members learn presentation standards both front and back of house.

You will contribute to an inclusive workplace centered on product passion and exceptional customer experiences, with flexibility to work nights, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• 18+ years old.
• Passionately support our brand, customers, and teams.
• Stay up to date with current fashion trends and industry developments.
• Embrace teamwork, flexibility, and courtesy while executing tasks.
• Innovate and champion new ideas while navigating uncertainty, demonstrating strong problem-solving skills.
• Have scheduling flexibility, including nights, weekends and holidays.
• Must bend, reach, stretch for product as well as lift, carry and move at least 40 pounds | 18 kilos.

Responsibilities

• Create captivating window displays and merchandise layouts while ensuring that promotional signage is up-to-date and organized.
• Execute organized and timely floor sets.
• Work with the store management team to understand product placement and execute daily maintenance on the sales floor.
• Keep backstock organized and ensure that relevant products are being moved to the floor regularly.
• Comply with merchandise receiving and handling guidelines.
• Use store systems and technology effectively.
• Respond to customers as needed while displaying courtesy and respect.

Skills

Teamwork

Flexibility

Fashion trend awareness

Customer focus

Problem solving

Tools

Store systems

Job description

Our Story

At Madewell, we believe that great style starts with great design. Since 2006, we’ve been creating premium denim and foundational wardrobe pieces for men and women that balance quality, authenticity, and versatility. From iconic jeans perfected by denim experts to the essential tee, the most versatile shoe, and the timeless leather bag—if it’s Madewell, it’s made well.

Job Summary

As a Visual Associate, you'll curate an inviting store environment with meticulous attention to detail. Responsibilities include setting up compelling window displays and merchandise layouts that engage and retain customers. You'll help team members learn our presentation standards both in front of house and back of house. You will also contribute to an inclusive workplace centered on product passion and exceptional customer experiences.

What You’ll Do

• Create captivating window displays and merchandise layouts while ensuring that promotional signage is up-to-date and organized.
• Execute organized and timely floor sets.
• Work with the store management team to understand product placement and execute daily maintenance on the sales floor.
• Keep backstock organized and ensure that relevant products are being moved to the floor regularly.
• Comply with merchandise receiving and handling guidelines.
• Use store systems and technology effectively.
• Respond to customers as needed while displaying courtesy and respect.

Who You Are

• Are at least 18 years old.
• Passionately support our brand, customers, and teams.
• Stay up to date with current fashion trends and industry developments.
• Embrace teamwork, flexibility, and courtesy while executing tasks.
• Innovate and champion new ideas while navigating uncertainty, demonstrating strong problem‑solving skills.
• Have scheduling flexibility, including nights, weekends and holidays.
• Must bend, reach, stretch for product as well as lift, carry and move at least 40 pounds | 18 kilos.

Some Perks and Benefits

• Competitive base pay and bonus programs
• Up to 60% discount on branded product from J. Crew, J. Crew Factory, and Madewell Entertainment, travel, fitness, and mobile technology discounts
• 401(k) plan with company matching donations

See our full list of benefits here Note: availability of these benefits and perks may be subject to work location & employment type and may have certain eligibility requirements.

Hourly Range: $13.50 - $16.90

At J.Crew Group (JCG) we aim to pay competitively for our company’s size and industry. The base salary offered will take into account internal equity and may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region of work premises, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. The base salary is just one component of J.Crew Group’s competitive total rewards strategy that also includes the opportunity for bonus, competitive benefits and perks. One of our core focuses here at JCG is creating a community and culture that builds belonging. We are deeply committed to our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion efforts, and we warmly welcome job applicants of all backgrounds. JCG is proud to affirmatively provide equal opportunity to all associates and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin or citizenship, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, legally protected physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation or any other basis protected under applicable law.

Come Join the Team!

Whether you’re taking the first step in your career or are a professional looking for an exciting new opportunity, we offer a wide array of challenging and creative roles. We foster a collaborative, community-driven and innovative environment in our stores, home offices, and distribution and call centers. Want in? Learn More

Our Workplace

Our workplace should be a safe haven, where you flourish and succeed both as an individual and teammate. Discrimination, harassment and intimidation have no place in our offices, stores, and contact and distribution centers. We will not tolerate it in any form, and furthermore, it is illegal. This applies not only to our associates but also to vendors and customers. We explicitly prohibit discrimination based on the following legally protected characteristics: race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, marital status, age, sexual orientation, gender identification and expression, legally protected physical or mental disability, genetic information (including characteristics, testing and refusing to submit to a test), veteran status or any other basis protected under applicable federal, state or local law. Any behavior or acts that violate this policy will result in disciplinary action up to and including termination.