Visual Merchandiser: Create Inspiring Store Experiences

West Elm; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 23,419 - 27,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discount

401(k) plan

Wellness program

Paid vacations and holidays

Health benefits, dental and vision

Job summary

Williams‑Sonoma, Inc. is seeking a store leadership professional in Costa Mesa to support the management team, supervise staff and ensure appropriate coverage while maintaining store standards and implementing visual changes.

You will create engaging customer experiences through styling, decorating and entertaining expertise, promote the store as a neighborhood destination, coach associates on visual standards and drive sales through compelling displays.

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.
• Proven ability to motivate and influence others through personal actions and examples.

Responsibilities

• Create engaging experiences for customers with styling, decorating & entertaining expertise.
• 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

Merchandising experience

Visual merchandising

Leadership

Communication

Education

College degree preferred

Job description

Williams‑Sonoma, Inc. is seeking a store leadership professional in Costa Mesa to support the management team, supervise staff and ensure appropriate coverage while maintaining store standards and implementing visual changes.

You will create engaging customer experiences through styling, decorating and entertaining expertise, promote the store as a neighborhood destination, coach associates on visual standards and drive sales through compelling displays.