Visual Merchandiser

H&M; Virginia; On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Visual Merchandiser, where you will play a key role in creating an inspiring shopping experience. In this dynamic position, you will implement visual standards, coach store teams, and stay ahead of fashion trends to enhance customer engagement. Your creativity and proactive approach will help drive sales and ensure a consistent brand representation. With opportunities for growth and a commitment to diversity, this role offers a fulfilling career path in a vibrant retail environment. If you have a passion for fashion and a knack for visual storytelling, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Staff Discounts

Health Insurance

Paid Leave

401K

Career Growth Opportunities

Wellness Programs

Qualifications

• Curious, creative, proactive, and flexible with effective communication skills.
• Experience in product presentation and commercial execution.

Responsibilities

• Ensure visual and commercial curation according to guidelines.
• Coach and develop store teams’ visual and commercial skills.
• Execute visual and commercial styling based on guidelines and trends.

Skills

Effective Communication

Fashion Awareness

Leadership Skills

Product Presentation

Solution-Focused

Education

Experience in Retail

Tools

Sales Reports

Visual Merchandising Tools

Job description

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About the Role

As a Visual Merchandiser, you contribute to an inspiring, elevated, and consistent customer experience by implementing visual standards and commercial excellence. You will be responsible for executing the visual, commercial, and styling curation according to visual & commercial guidelines for the store. You will also use your trend and competitor awareness to provide colleagues with the correct information, coach, upskill and develop the store team to contribute to a great customer experience.

A Day in the Life

Working at H&M means no two days are ever the same, but a typical day will include the following responsibilities:

• Contribute to the total OMNI customer experience by ensuring visual and commercial curation according to guidelines.
• Represent yourself and the H&M Brand positively during customer interactions.
• Organize and plan your workload according to store activation plans and adapt based on business needs.
• Launch and maintain global campaigns and sale activities on time.
• Ensure garment care, stock levels, and give input on allocation.
• Perform sales report follow-up, identify and prioritize visual & commercial opportunities.
• Create actions to increase customer satisfaction and meet sales targets.
• Follow procedures and best practices for OMNI services and operational routines.

Fashion & Trend Awareness

• Stay updated with fashion trends, styles, and competitors.
• Plan time for trend awareness to enhance customer shopping experience.

Team & Development

• Share and educate store teams on seasonal changes, trends, and visual & commercial information.
• Coach and develop store teams’ visual and commercial skills.
• Support routines and best practices to maintain standards.
• Develop and onboard talents, organize training.
• Complete required trainings based on regional and market goals.

Visual & Commercial Execution

• Execute visual and commercial styling based on guidelines and trends.
• Manage stockroom routines ensuring trend stories are created.
• Ensure window and store styling execution.
• Maintain store layout, fixtures, and signage.
• Collaborate with Facilities Management for lighting and display forms.
• Maintain store cleanliness, organization, and safety.

Qualifications

• Curious, creative, proactive, solution-focused, and flexible with effective communication skills.
• Fashion interests and leadership skills in a dynamic environment.
• Experience in product presentation and commercial execution.
• Knowledge of visual, commercial, and operational routines and tools.
• Ability to manage sales reports and follow-up actions.

Why You'll Love Working at H&M

• Valuing diversity and inclusion.
• Access to community and networking through CRGs.
• Inclusive environment encouraging authenticity.
• Opportunities for career growth and development.
• Comprehensive benefits including health, wellness, and discounts.

Additional Information

Expected salary range: $15.13 - $18.04 hourly. We are committed to reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Benefits include staff discounts, insurance, paid leave, 401K, and more. We promote diversity and inclusive hiring practices.