Visual Merchandiser

Scandinavian Designs | Dania Furniture; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental and Vision insurance

401K

HSA option

Paid Time Off

Merchandise discounts

Pet Insurance

Tuition Assistance

Benefits based on hours

Job summary

Scandinavian Designs - Dania Furniture is seeking a Visual Merchandiser to design and implement showroom displays at our San Jose location. Pay ranges from $21 to $24 per hour, with a non-exempt hourly position and benefits for full-time associates.

You will create inspiring displays aligned with design specs and promotional calendars, optimize space, and participate in meetings to stay current with products and trends. A degree in design or related experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Prior retail, interior design and/or display experience preferred.
• Knowledge of current trends in home furnishings, fashion and culture.
• Ability to illustrate ideas with drawing or sketching.
• Organizational and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain showroom displays per design specs and promotions.
• Create special displays to promote offers or products.
• Draw sketches to illustrate ideas and vision.
• Optimize store space and layout; keep displays current.
• Maintain showroom, shelves and stockroom for engaging customer experience.
• Set up displays with team support and light furniture assembly as needed.
• Stay up to date with product range and stock levels.
• Participate in meetings and training sessions.

Skills

Retail experience

Interior design

Display skills

Color and design concepts

Visual thinking/drawing

Microsoft Word/Excel

AutoCAD (plus)

Floor plan literacy

Hand tools / setup displays

Driver’s license

Education

Design-related degree preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

Scandinavian Designs - Dania Furniture is looking for a Visual Merchandiser! Location: 865 Blossom Hill Rd, San Jose, CA Position: Non-Exempt / hourly Pay Wage: $21 / hr - $24 / hr

What You'll Be Doing

• Implement and maintain inspirational showroom displays consistent with our design specifications, visual merchandising directives, and promotional calendar as directed by the Visual Merchandising Managers.
• Create special displays to promote specific offers or products.
• Draw /sketches designs to illustrate your ideas and vision.
• Optimize store space and layout; keep all displays current and take down old displays.
• Emphasize correct stocking direction, signage placement and general maintenance.
• Maintain the showroom, sales counter, shelves and stockroom ensuring the flow of product provides an engaging experience to every customer, every time.
• Physically set up or switch out displays with support from store staff as needed.
• Perform some light furniture assembly and gather specific tools needed for each display solution with help from the team.
• Stay up to date with our product range, features and benefits, and stock levels.
• Use your energy and enthusiasm for design to actively participate in in-store meetings, Visual Merchandiser meetings and training sessions within the market.
• Perform other special projects or duties when required.

Who You Are

• Prior retail, interior design and/or display experience preferred.
• Successful associates have a wholehearted customer service approach with a professional and welcoming presentation.
• Able to articulate knowledge of current trends in home furnishings, fashion and culture and apply imagination and creativity in each aspect of your role.
• Knowledge and use of color and design concepts.
• Organizational and time management skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to illustrate ideas and concepts by drawing and sketching.
• Competency using Microsoft Word and Excel; skill in Auto CAD is a plus. Ability to read and understand floor plans.
• Able to use hand tools (hammers, drills, and levels), ladders and lift 30 lbs. unassisted.
• Valid driver’s license and insurance.
• Our positions require successfully completing the pre-employment background check.

Education

• A Degree in Design or related field is preferred or a high school diploma/GED or equivalent. We welcome applicants who bring their love of design, retail experience and expertise to the team.

SCANDINAVIAN DESIGNS - DANIA FUNITURE OFFERS

• Benefits for Full-time Associates* including:
  • Opt-in for Health benefits, Dental, Vision and optional Health Savings account (HSA)
  • 401K
• Work life balance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Regular schedule
• Generous merchandise discounts
• Pet Insurance
• Tuition Assistance
• Benefits eligibility depends on scheduled hours.

Who We Are

A family business 60+ years in the making, with +50 furniture showrooms and +700 employees across the U.S. Our sister-brands (Scandinavian Designs and Dania Furniture) are a contemporary home furnishings destination rooted in a love for Nordic culture, modern design and quality craftsmanship. We offer extensive product and sales training to facilitate career growth. Our compensation includes a competitive pay program, comprehensive health and retirement benefits.

In efforts to support the hiring of Veterans, please submit a DD214 or equivalent discharge paperwork from branches of the US Forces when applying for preferred for our preferred veteran hiring process.

We're an equal opportunity employer to all. We interview and hire applicants of all backgrounds, orientations, expressions, and identities.