VISUAL MERCHANDISER (Full Time)

Navy Exchange; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a creative individual to join their team as a Visual Merchandiser. This role involves crafting stunning merchandise displays that captivate customers and enhance the shopping experience. You will collaborate with management to design eye-catching presentations, manage props and tools, and maintain a clean workspace. With immediate benefits and a supportive work environment, this position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a mission-driven organization that values community and creativity. If you have a passion for design and a knack for visual storytelling, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Federal Healthcare

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Pension

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Military Spouse Programs

Student Loan Forgiveness

Tax-Free Shopping

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in visual merchandising and display.
• Experience in operation of sign machines and artistic skills.

Responsibilities

• Constructs and maintains visual merchandising displays.
• Collaborates with management on display requirements and setups.

Skills

Visual Merchandising

Artistic Skills

Communication Skills

Sign Machine Operation

Education

Interior Decoration

Design

Art

Tools

Point of Sale Software

Sign Making Tools

Job description

Job Summary:

Responsible for creating and constructing merchandise displays in Navy Exchange facilities. May perform clerical functions and drive in performance of duties.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Constructs, arranges, and maintains effective and artistic visual merchandising presentations and displays in interior and exterior Exchange locations, including walls, showcases, windows, shelves, countertops, etc. Decorates designated areas such as showcases, ledges, shelves, and fixtures. Sets up focal displays near entrances to attract customer attention. These displays may support seasonal moods or special merchandising events, and may require preparing signs.
2. Collaborates with store management on decoration and display requirements, including designing and assembling key department displays to highlight principal merchandising efforts. Sets up mannequins, focal points, vignettes, and shadow box displays as instructed.
3. Enters information into priority software for point of sale sign making and assists in determining signing formats to meet specific needs.
4. Responsible for the safekeeping of props, mannequins, tools, and fixtures in storage, and maintains areas in a clean and orderly manner.
5. Maintains records and logs of duplicating and sign-making services, and procures materials and supplies needed for sign-making assignments.
6. As required, takes publicity photographs and writes articles for employee newsletters about sales and events.
7. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualification Requirements:

• Driver’s license required for positions with driving responsibilities.
• Climbing ladders and moderate lifting of objects weighing up to 50 lbs is required.

General Experience:

Two years of experience demonstrating mechanical and artistic skills in visual merchandising, display, and communication, gained through sign machine operation, graphics, illustration, interior decoration, or related fields.

Substitution of Experience for Education:

• Successful completion of specialized schools in interior decoration, design, or art can substitute for experience, with an average of 150 class hours per year.
• One year of education at an accredited college or university, including courses in interior decoration, design, architecture, or related arts, can substitute for one year of experience, with an average of six semester hours per year.

Why the Navy Exchange Service Command?

We serve the men and women who wear the flag, providing tools they need to do what they love. We offer an unforgettable, dynamic, and competitive work environment.

The Benefits Begin DAY ONE:

• Competitive federal salary starting at the NF-01 level, depending on experience.
• Benefits start immediately, including federal healthcare, dental, vision, 401(k), pension, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, military spouse programs, student loan forgiveness eligibility, and tax-free shopping worldwide.

Join us and build a mission-driven life. Seize the opportunity to grow and be community-driven. Mission: YOU.

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