Visual Stylist (Temp)

FAST RETAILING CO., LTD.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 53,726 - 60,614; Full time

Job summary

FAST RETAILING CO., LTD. in New York seeks an experienced Visual Merchandising/Styling professional to create and maintain brand guidelines across stores and windows. You will plan, execute, and present styling concepts aligned with the Global strategy and seasonal campaigns.

Responsibilities include maintaining the sample room, supporting PR events and in-store activations, and training teams on styling standards to enhance the customer experience.

Qualifications

• 3–4 years of retail visual merchandising or styling experience.
• BFA/Associates or BA in fashion/visual design or exhibition design.
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite with Photoshop/Illustrator and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Create and execute store styling guidelines based on global standards.
• Maintain sample room weekly with arrivals and presentation.
• Support PR and Marketing with in-store events and seasonal previews.
• Develop monthly window styling and VMD manuals for campaigns.
• Lead training and partnerships to elevate team styling capabilities.
• Provide product and brand knowledge to staff and customers.

Skills

Visual Merchandising

Styling

Time management

Communication

Education

BA in visual/fashion design

Exhibition design

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Photoshop

Illustrator

Excel

Job description

Company Overview

Apparel that comes from the Japanese values of simplicity, quality and longevity. Designed to be of the time and for the time, LifeWear is made with such modern elegance that it becomes the building blocks of each individual’s style. A perfect shirt that is always being made more perfect. The simplest design hiding the most thoughtful and modern details. The best in fit and fabric made to be affordable and accessible to all. LifeWear is clothing that is constantly being innovated, bringing more warmth, better design, and better comfort to people’s lives.

Position Overview

Reporting to the Visual Director, Create and Maintain our brand standards and corporate visual guidelines to maintain brand integrity. A creative individual who can plan, create and execute styling based on overall business strategy. Has a strong sense of understanding current trends and knowing how to apply them to our brand. Supports cross functionally as well as monthly window styling guidelines and store support.

Job Responsibilities

Create and execute All store styling guidelines based on Global guidelines Maintain our sample room weekly with new arrivals and overall presentation keeping it clean and organized Monthly competitive research Support with prop sourcing and purchasing Assist Public Relations Department with special PR projects such as seasonal Press previews for US – 2 times a year. Assist the Marketing Department in marketing related activities – In-store events and setups. Preparation and execution. Create monthly company styling guidelines Create monthly Window styling Monthly VMD manual styling with a focus on campaign/core items. Support Monthly VMD styling school training for store Weekly display news to be shared to all stores with specific styling guidelines. New store opening support for styling Store campaign setup in our NYC Flagship stores – Monthly Partner with Global teams to create, prepare for and implement seasonal merchandising presentations and manage new visual merchandising initiatives. Provide product and brand knowledge to employees and customers. Exemplify and enforce company policy and procedure. Other duties as assigned by supervisor

Qualifications

3 – 4 years retail visual merchandising or Styling experience BFA and or Associates Degree in fashion design BA in visual/fashion design, exhibition design, or similar relevant field Adobe Creative Suite (focus on Photoshop/Illustrator), Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Office (focus on Excel) Proven visual merchandising ability within a high-volume retailer Create visual window displays and concepts, manage priorities and execute initiatives Attention to detail Strong time management and organizational skills, fast paced and meeting deadlines Excellent verbal and written communication skills Understand, interpret, and delegate based on HQ visual merchandising direction Offer solutions to store specific visual and merchandising challenges using brand standards and HQ direction as a guideline Ability to identify potential Visual Merchandising opportunities and provide creative solutions Proven ability to create teams and partnerships Ability to train and develop a team Leads by example and is hands on Positive and professional attitude, is flexible and adaptable Ability to prioritize tasks and react to changing priorities Ability to effectively communicate with corporate and store personnel Has a creative flair and the ability to conceptualize as well as an understanding of current and future trends

Physical Requirements

Lift and carry up to 30 lbs Ability to stand for long periods of time, read computer terminals, push, pull or move objects of at least 25 pounds Ability to effectively maneuver around sales floor and stockroom by repetitive bending, twisting, stooping, squatting, and climbing* Sample room maintenance by lifting, unpacking, packing and reorganizing

Schedule Requirements

Ability to work a flexible schedule that meets the business needs Overnights will be necessary in this position.

Hourly Rate

Hourly Rate: $39.00/hr. - $44.00/hr.

Compensation Details

*The offered compensation range is based on several factors, including, but not limited to, overall experience, relevant experience, education level, certifications, applicable skills and expertise, and location of the position.

Equal Pay Initiatives

The Company is committed to equal pay initiatives and will not ask candidates for their current or past salary.

Equal Opportunity Employer

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Fast Retailing does not discriminate against applicants or employees because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status, disability, age, citizenship, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or because of any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

UNIQLO Brand Information

UNIQLO is a brand of Fast Retailing Co., Ltd., a leading Japanese retail holding company with global headquarters in Tokyo, Japan. UNIQLO is the largest of eight brands in the Fast Retailing Group, the others being GU, Theory, PLST, Comptoir des Cotonniers, Princesse tam.tam, J Brand and Helmut Lang. Fast Retailing is one of the world’s largest apparel retail companies, and UNIQLO is Japan’s leading specialty retailer. UNIQLO continues to open large-scale stores in some of the world's most important cities and locations, as part of its ongoing efforts to solidify its status as a global brand. Today the company has a total of more than 2,500 UNIQLO stores across the world, including Japan, Asia, Europe and North America. The total number of stores across Fast Retailing’s brands is now over 3,600. With a corporate statement committed to changing clothes, changing conventional wisdom and change the world, Fast Retailing is dedicated to creating great clothing with new and unique value to enrich the lives of people everywhere. For more information about UNIQLO and Fast Retailing, please visit www.uniqlo.com and www.fastretailing.com. For additional information regarding Uniqlo Careers please visit our Global Career Page.

Apparel that comes from the Japanese values of simplicity, quality and longevity. Designed to be of the time and for the time, LifeWear is made with such modern elegance that it becomes the building blocks of each individual’s style. A perfect shirt that is always being made more perfect. The simplest design hiding the most thoughtful and modern details. The best in fit and fabric made to be affordable and accessible to all. LifeWear is clothing that is constantly being innovated, bringing more warmth, more lightness, better design, and better comfort to people’s lives. Unlocking The Power Of Clothing We believe we can turn the power of clothing into a force for good. By designing, making and selling good clothing, we can make the world a better place. Good clothing means simple clothing, high in quality, and built to last. It's clothing that enriches the lives of people who wear it by giving them comfort, protection and pleasure. It is produced in a way that is harmonious with nature, without excessive burden on the environment. Good clothing is made by people of diverse backgrounds working with energy and enthusiasm, under conditions where their health, safety and human rights are respected and upheld. And we will extend this same spirit to our customers and all our Stakeholders, working with them to aspire to a better society where we all thrive. This is our promise: to always work toward a better, more sustainable society. Fast Retailing embraces and promotes diversity and inclusion. We believe these concepts nurture our culture, helping to change our business, the people working within it, and all of society for the better. We respect and appreciate each individual’s points of difference and personality and strive to create a diverse team where every person has equal opportunity to use their greatest abilities to fulfill their potential.