Visual Merchandiser

What You'll Do

• Preserve the integrity of all displays in Retail venues to maintain USH visual merchandising standards; maintain and monitor the appearance/integrity of all fixtures, displays, and props as it relates to cleanliness, wear and tear, and damage; call out any repair and maintenance as needed
• Produce and place signage for promotions, price events, and other guest communication
• Train store managers and field operators on visual display and merchandising standards – audit locations as needed
• Support the stores and field personnel by responding to inquiries and needs on a priority basis; anticipate and/or troubleshoot visual merchandising issues that arise throughout USH and/or CityWalk retail environments
• Support visual department initiatives, including ideation, rendering, sourcing, procurement, and installation; purchase props and supplies at best prices via company P-card, including processing SNAPs
• Partner with Retail Planning Manager to balance “Collectibles” inventory across all locations, ensuring collectible cases and print walls are well-assorted and filled
• Partner with Retail Planning Manager to track Monday reports – front entrance display revenue
• Identify and create visual support for low revenue-driving product
• Assist USH Visual Manager in the planning and coordination of all VMD sets – including sourcing vendors, mapping graphics and décor, and communicating with the Warehouse team for the delivery of props and fixtures
• Maintain EHS safety standards and organization in all Retail VMD areas – including office, warehouse, and off-lot storage facility; call out repair and maintenance as needed
• Benchmark other retailers and ensure adaptation of Retail industry trends
• Prioritize and execute multiple projects simultaneously
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Submit and track projects for IP approval through MMBox
• Submit and track smart sheets for internal vendor projects

Requirements

• 3+ years related job experience in a visual merchandising role
• Proficient (3+ years working knowledge) with all Adobe Creative Suite programs, with a focus on Photoshop and Illustrator; 3D rendering is a plus
• Strong creative skills and proof of concept project development; portfolio required
• Be able to push, lift, and carry a minimum of 25 pounds of merchandise, visual elements, and/or fixtures
• Willing to work overtime and/or on weekends and nights to support the needs of the business
• Must have the flexibility for minimal travel
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States

Preferred Qualifications

• College degree in Visual Merchandising, Design, or similar - preferred
• A passion for delivering the highest quality results at a fast pace
• Ability to work independently, identify and communicate creative solutions to challenges, make business-driven decisions, and be persistent with follow-through
• Ability to execute with strong attention to detail
• Flexibility to adjust to changing priorities/direction and perform under pressure, with a positive, open mind
• Strong written and verbal communication with all areas of business, and with all levels of management
• Ability to represent company interests in a professional manner, especially when working with external contacts
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, time-management, planning & multi-tasking skills
• Ability to work within a team/office environment

Schedule

Hybrid: this position currently has a hybrid schedule, which requires contributing from the office a minimum of four days per week. The company reserves the right to change in-office requirements at any time.

Pay & Benefits

This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks. Salary range: $72,000–$85,000/yr