Visual Associate, Part Time Flex, San Ramon - West Elm

West Elm; San Ramon (CA); On-site; USD 24,108 - 26,863; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous discount on all Williams-Sonoma, Inc. brands

401(k) plan

Wellness program

Paid vacations and holidays

Health, dental and vision insurance

Job summary

West Elm in San Ramon, California seeks a team member dedicated to customer service and store excellence. The role involves supporting management, engaging with customers, and maintaining store visual standards.

The ideal candidate will have experience in merchandising and effective leadership skills, contributing to a fun, inspirational retail environment. Competitive pay of $17.50-$19.50 per hour is offered, along with benefits like health insurance and employee discounts.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in merchandising or visual role.
• 1-2 years of experience in home-related design or visual merchandising preferred.
• Proven ability to communicate, organize, and lead effectively.

Responsibilities

• Support management team in achieving goals by providing world-class service.
• Maintain presence through store supervision to ensure appropriate staff coverage.
• Create engaging experiences for customers.

Skills

Experience in merchandising or visual role

Effective communication skills

Leadership skills

Ability to motivate others

Education

College degree

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 and 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 and 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 and ways to elevate product, decorating and styling expertise.
• Replenish the sales floor regularly and maintain visual presentation and displays.
• Execute floorset to reflect the inspiration, standards and spirit of the directive within the required timeframe.
• Foster an environment where all associates are treated fairly, with dignity and respect, in accordance with our People‑First Philosophy.
• Collaborate with the sales team by appreciating and valuing the talents and contributions of others.
• Be held accountable for brand competencies: operate with strategic agility, drive innovation and change, provide influential leadership, communicate effectively, develop self and others, create teams and partnerships, focus on the customer, model personal accountability, build operational excellence and drive execution.

Skills / Knowledge

• 1‑3 years of experience in merchandising or visual role.
• 1‑2 years of 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 and mobilize medium to large items, up to 75 lbs., while utilizing appropriate equipment and 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

• 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 for full‑time associates.
• Health, dental and vision insurance, including same‑sex domestic partner benefits for full‑time associates.
• Competitive pay range: $17.50‑$19.50 per hour, based on factors such as education, work experience, certifications and geographic location.
• Additional benefits may include paid holidays, travel assistance, and in‑store training opportunities.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statements

WSI will not now or in the future commence an immigration case or sponsor an individual for this position. This role is not eligible for relocation assistance. Williams‑Sonoma, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer; we consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws.