Visual Associate, Part Time Flex, Chelsea - West Elm

West Elm; New York (NY); On-site; USD 24,796 - 27,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous discount on all Williams-Sonoma, Inc. brands

401(k) plan and other investment opportunities

Wellness program supporting health

Paid vacations and holidays

Job summary

West Elm in New York seeks a dedicated Visual Merchandising Associate to support the management team in delivering world-class service and creating engaging experiences for customers. The ideal candidate will have experience in merchandising, effective communication, and leadership skills.

This full-time role includes overseeing store presentation, promoting innovative concepts, and ensuring that the store reflects the eclectic spirit of the brand. Benefits include health insurance, a generous discount, and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in merchandising or visual role.
• 1-2 years experience in home related design or visual merchandising preferred.
• Effective communication, organization and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Support management team in achieving goals by providing world-class service.
• Create engaging experiences for customers by sharing expertise on styling.
• Ensure merchandising and displays are visually compelling to drive sales.

Skills

Merchandising experience

Effective communication

Leadership skills

Home-related design

Education

College degree preferred

Job description

About the Role

Support 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. Implement visual changes and maintain store standards.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Create engaging experiences for customers by sharing expertise on styling, decorating & entertaining.
• Seek out & promote innovative ways to make our stores a neighborhood destination for inspiration.
• Interpret & execute visual inspiration to drive sales & convey the eclectic, creative & modern spirit of the brand.
• Ensure merchandising & displays are visually compelling to drive sales.
• Model & coach associates on how to uphold visual standards.
• Promote the lifestyle & 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 & 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 able to 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 utilizing 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 (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 (beyond the minimum required above) that meets the needs of the business 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

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 will be: $18.00 – $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 your physical, financial and emotional health.
• Paid vacations and holidays (full‑time).
• Health benefits, dental and vision insurance, including same‑sex domestic partner benefits (full‑time).

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.