Visual Store

Default Brand; Lynnwood (WA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discount 10-30%

Health insurance

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Life/Disability insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

Ashley Furniture in Lynnwood, WA is seeking a Visual Merchandiser to craft engaging store displays, coordinate layouts for furniture, lighting and accessories, and refresh product setups to drive sales.

You will work under Visual Leadership, maintain store appearance, manage signage, lighting, and seasonal transitions, and mentor staff on merchandising basics.

This role requires 2 years of retail visual merchandising experience, ability to lift 50 lbs, and flexible hours including weekends.

Qualifications

• 2 years' experience in retail store visual merchandising.
• Ability to lift objects over 50 lbs.
• Able to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Implement a visual merchandising strategy to support sales and financial objectives.
• Execute store displays under Visual Leadership; coordinate layouts for furniture, lighting, and accessories; transition seasonal products.
• Remerchandise displays, signage, and floor plans; perform store resets and communicate with Visual management.
• Maintain store appearance with warehouse and housekeeping teams; initiate repairs and lighting/flooring maintenance.
• Check-in shipments, tagging, showroom placement, and participate in inventory processes.
• Adhere to merchandising standards and ensure AV items comply with standards; involve staff in visual upkeep.
• Develop knowledge of products and promotions; keep up with fashion trends.
• Mentor staff on merchandising basics and coordination with Visual Leadership.
• Coordinate with store manager on tasks, visual needs, and POS materials.
• Complete additional tasks assigned by management.

Skills

Retail visual merchandising

Team collaboration

Flexible hours

Job description

• Pay or shift range: $21 USD to $24 USD
  The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.

Description

For over 75 years, Ashley Furniture has been the largest home furnishings manufacturer, transforming homes worldwide. With our customer base continuously growing, we are expanding our reach by opening more stores to meet the increasing demand. Our dedication to quality, style, and affordability has solidified our reputation as a trusted and recognized brand worldwide.

Purpose at Ashley

The Visual role creates visually engaging store displays, interior layouts, and well-balanced audio elements. Working under the guidance of Visual Leadership, the visual will use their creative skills to design and present merchandise in a way that enhances the overall shopping experience for our guests. By implementing innovative merchandising strategies, the Visual team contributes to creating a memorable and enjoyable shopping experience that helps to attract and retain customers.

What You’ll Do

• Implement a visual merchandising strategy that helps achieve the Company’s sales volume and financial objectives.
• Execute visually appealing and well-balanced store merchandising displays under the direction of Visual Leadership, coordinate layout plans for furniture, lighting, and accessories, and transition seasonal products.
• Remerchandise displays, signage, point-of-sale, and select areas regularly to maximize product sell-through. Execute floor moves or any other necessary changes consistent with the layout plan and product focus; communicate regularly with Visual management on sold items.
• Complete the store's recovery processes throughout the day. Maintain store interior and exterior appearance with the assistance of the warehouse and housekeeping associates. Initiate repair and maintenance of store lighting, fixtures, paint, flooring, etc., in conjunction with store management.
• Check-in and unpackage accessory merchandise and other product shipments in collaboration with the warehouse associate; coordinate product tagging, felt-dotting, and showroom placement; participate in the bi-annual inventory process.
• Adhere to all visual merchandising standards and bulletins provided by Visual Leadership. Ensure audio/visual items, such as store music, sign height, etc., comply with the communication standards to store associates and involve associates in the visual maintenance of the store.
• Develop high levels of knowledge on all Company products, promotions, and store functions; keep up to date on fashion styles and trends.
• Mentor store staff on merchandising basics. Involve the staff in the visual maintenance of the store and assist in communicating with the Company’s visual merchandising standards.
• Coordinate with the store manager regarding regular tasks & duties, visual needs, incoming products, point-of-sale materials, etc.
• Complete any additional tasks assigned by management.

What You Bring

• Legally authorized to work in the US.
• At least 18 years old.
• 2 years' experience in retail store visual merchandising, preferably in home furnishings preferred
• Regularly lift objects over 50 lbs. with or without reasonable accommodation
• Ability to transport loads of 100 IBS with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays.
• Thrive in a team environment.

What’s In It for You

When you join us, you are eligible to participate in our comprehensive benefits programs, which include:

• Extended health, dental benefits, and vision insurance
• Employee Discount from 10% - 30%
• Life/Disability Insurance
• Flex Spending Account
• 401K
• Paid Time Off

Compensation: This position pays an hourly rate of $21.00-$24.00.

Benefits: When you join our family, you are eligible to participate in our comprehensive benefits programs which include Health, Dental, Vision, Life/Disability, Flexible Spending Accounts and 401(k) to eligible Team Members. Depending on your hire date and any specific requirements of your work location, you may be eligible for up to 80 hours of PTO during the first calendar year of your employment, which includes paid sick leave in accordance with applicable legal requirements.

Ashley values its diversity and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made on the basis of an individual’s skills, qualifications, merit, and business needs.

To learn more about Ashley Furniture, our community engagement programs, environmental stewardship, and our core values, please visit our Corporate Social Responsibility information page:

Equal Opportunity Employer

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