Visual Associate, Part Time Flex, Boulder - West Elm

West Elm; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 24,796 - 26,174; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous discount on all Williams-Sonoma brands

401(k) plan

Wellness program

Paid vacations and holidays

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Job summary

West Elm in Boulder, Colorado, seeks a candidate to enhance customer experiences and ensure compelling merchandising. Responsibilities include supervising the store, creating engaging displays, and fostering a positive environment.

The ideal candidate has retail experience, strong communication skills, and a passion for home design. This role offers a competitive pay range of $18.00-$19.00 per hour and various benefits, including healthcare and a generous employee discount.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in merchandising or visual role.
• 1-2 years experience in home related design or visual merchandising preferred.
• Proven ability to motivate and influence others.

Responsibilities

• Support the management team by providing world-class service.
• Create engaging experiences for customers.
• Ensure merchandising and displays are visually compelling.

Skills

Merchandising experience

Effective communication skills

Leadership skills

Education

College degree preferred

Job description

About the Role

Support the management team by providing world‑class service and build relationships with customers. Maintain presence through store supervision to ensure appropriate staff coverage in all areas of the store. Perform operational functions to meet company guidelines and implement visual changes that uphold store standards.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Create engaging experiences for customers by sharing expertise on styling, decorating & entertaining
• Seek out and promote innovative ways to make our stores a neighborhood destination for inspiration
• Interpret and execute visual inspiration to drive sales and convey the eclectic, creative & 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 & ways to elevate product, decorating & styling expertise
• Replenish the sales floor regularly and maintain visual presentation & displays
• Execute floorset to reflect the inspiration, standards & spirit of the directive within required timeframe
• Foster an environment where all associates are treated fairly & with dignity & respect, in accordance with our People‑First Philosophy
• Collaborate with the sales team by appreciating & valuing the talents & contributions of others
• Be held accountable for the following brand competencies: operates with strategic agility, drives innovation & change, provides influential leadership, communicates effectively, develops self & others, creates teams & partnerships, focuses on the customer, models personal accountability, builds operations excellence & drives execution

Skills & Knowledge

• 1‑3 years of experience in merchandising or visual role
• 1‑2 years 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 & mobilize medium to large items, up to 75 lbs., while using appropriate equipment & 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 and two during the week. For an associate 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.

Education

College degree preferred or equivalent job experience.

Benefits Just For You

This role offers a competitive compensation package including pay and benefits. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, geographic location, etc. The anticipated pay range for this role is $18.00‑$19.00 per hour.

• Generous discount on all Williams‑Sonoma, Inc. brands
• 401(k) plan and other investment opportunities
• 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)

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 and other applicable state or local laws and ordinances.

About Us

Founded in 1956, Williams‑Sonoma, Inc. is the premier specialty retailer of high‑quality products for the kitchen and home in the United States. Our family of brands includes Williams Sonoma, Williams Sonoma Home, Pottery Barn, Pottery Barn Kids, Pottery Barn Teen, Rejuvenation, West Elm, Mark & Graham, Outward, and GreenRow. We offer beautifully‑designed, stylish and functional products for every area of the home.