Visual Associate, Part Time Flex, Santa Monica- Pottery Barn

Pottery Barn; Santa Monica (CA); On-site; USD 27,069 - 28,447; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous discount on all Williams-Sonoma, Inc. brands

401(k) plan and investment opportunities

Wellness program

Paid vacations and holidays

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Job summary

Pottery Barn is seeking a dedicated team member to support management in achieving goals by providing exceptional service and creating engaging experiences for customers. This role involves ensuring that merchandising is visually compelling to drive sales while collaborating effectively with associates.

The ideal candidate will have experience in merchandising or visual roles, strong communication and leadership skills, and a proactive attitude. This position offers competitive pay ranging from $19.65–$20.65 per hour based on experience.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Support management in achieving goals through world-class service.
• Create engaging experiences for customers.
• Ensure merchandising is visually compelling to drive sales.

Skills

Experience in merchandising or visual roles

Effective communication skills

Leadership skills

Education

College degree or equivalent experience

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 the store a neighborhood destination for inspiration.
• Interpret and execute visual inspiration to drive sales and convey the brand’s eclectic, creative and modern spirit.
• 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 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 & change, provide influential leadership, communicate effectively, develop self & others, create teams & 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 roles.
• 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.
• Must be able to lift and mobilize medium to large items, up to 75 lbs., while using 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 weekend shifts (Friday, Saturday and/or Sunday) and two during the week (Monday‑Thursday). For an associate scheduled 20 hours or more weekly, greater availability may be required.

Education

College degree preferred or equivalent job experience.

Benefits

This role offers a competitive compensation package including pay and benefits. Pay is based on factors such as education, work experience, certifications and geographic location. The anticipated pay range is $19.65–$20.65 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).

Immigration Sponsorship

WSI will not now or in the future commence an immigration case or sponsor an individual for this position (e.g., H‑1B or other employment‑based immigration).

Relocation Assistance

This role is not eligible for relocation assistance.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.