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West Elm · 1 day ago

Visual Associate, Part Time Flex, New York City - West Elm

New York, NY

Full-time, Part-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$18.25/hr - $24/hr

1+ years exp

West Elm is a premier specialty retailer of high-quality products for the kitchen and home. The Visual Associate role involves creating engaging customer experiences, maintaining visual standards, and collaborating with the sales team to enhance the brand's image.

FurnitureHome Decor

No H1B

Responsibilities

Create engaging experiences for customers by sharing expertise on styling, decorating & entertaining

Seek out & promote innovative ways to make West Elm 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 West Elm Brand

Makes 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

Qualification

Visual merchandisingHome design experienceEffective communicationLeadership skillsPOS system operationOrganization skills

Required

1-3 years of experience in merchandising or visual role

Effective communication, organization and leadership skills

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

Ability to be mobile on the sales floor for extended periods of time

Ability to operate POS system

Ability to lift and mobilize medium to large items, up to 75 pounds, while utilizing appropriate equipment and safety techniques

Part-Time Flex associates must be available to work a minimum of two regularly scheduled shifts on the weekend (Friday, Saturday and/or Sunday) and two during the week (Monday to Thursday)