Visual Associate

Exemplar Luxury Group; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discount

Medical, vision and dental

Job summary

Neiman Marcus is seeking a Visual Associate to create an exciting in-store environment under the direction of the Visual Manager. You will merchandise the floor, design engaging window displays, and dress mannequins in line with visual standards.

This role requires hands-on creativity and a passion for luxury fashion. Ideal candidates have at least 2 years of visual team experience in a major department store, plus skills in carpentry, painting, and production knowledge.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of visual team experience in a major department store.
• Ability to use carpentry tools safely and efficiently.
• Experience with painting techniques.
• Experience with basic production and materials.
• Experience in styling and fashion pulls.
• Strong knowledge of current fashion and art trends.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate initiative and a sense of urgency in "selling floor readiness" prior to the store opening.
• Follow 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

Carpentry tools

Painting techniques

Production knowledge

Fashion styling

Trend awareness

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Job Description

WHO WE ARE:

Neiman Marcus is a leading luxury retailer that provides a curated product assortment, unparalleled services, and exclusive activations for customers in Pursuit of the Extraordinary. It is known for creating the Neiman Marcus magic through exceptional customer experiences including the Neiman Marcus Awards, Fantasy Gifts, seasonal campaigns, and \"Retail-tainment\" initiatives. Neiman Marcus has a rich history as a brand builder, bringing together the world's top luxury designers and customers to foster a dedicated following for generations. It serves customers across its 36 stores, digital channels, and through remote selling. It is part of Saks Global’s portfolio of world-class luxury retailers and real estate assets.

You Will Be

Under the direction from the Visual Manager, the Visual Associate is responsible for creating an exciting visual environment in the store and supporting all visual initiatives. The Visual Associate is also responsible for merchandising the floor, creating interesting and appropriate window displays, and changing the apparel on all mannequins according to merchandising and visual standards set forth by Neiman Marcus

What You Will Do

• 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

What You Will Bring

• Minimum of 2 years visual team experience in a major multi-level department store, possessing a portfolio of previously created projects


• Ability to use carpentry tools safely and efficiently


• Experienced in painting techniques


• Experience with basic production, 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

Your Life And Career At Neiman Marcus

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic fast paced environment at a company experiencing growth and transformation


• Exposure to rewarding career advancement opportunities across the largest multi-brand luxury retailer from retail to distribution, to digital or corporate


• Comprehensive benefits package for all eligible full-time employees (including medical, vision and dental)


• An amazing employee discount

Salary And Other Benefits

Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include market, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

Benefits: We offer the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, basic life insurance, supplemental life insurance, disability insurance, and a variety of additional voluntary benefits (such as critical illness, hospital and accident insurance).

Saks Global is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities.

Exemplar Luxury Group is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities.

Compensation for this role varies by geographic location. The listed range reflects multiple markets, including higher-cost areas. Actual starting pay will be determined based on work location, experience, and other job-related factors.