Visual Merchandising Associate (Full-time) - Oakbrook, IL (Open) jobs in United States
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UNIQLO · 1 month ago

Visual Merchandising Associate (Full-time) - Oakbrook, IL (Open)

UNIQLO is opening a new location in Oakbrook, IL, and is seeking a Visual Merchandising Associate to join their grand opening team. The role involves maintaining brand integrity through visual presentation, creating compelling displays, and collaborating with management to drive sales and enhance customer experience.

E-CommerceFashionSales

Responsibilities

Provide a consistent customer experience by maintaining brand standards for visual presentation, cleanliness and organization throughout the store
Ensure all merchandise is represented on the floor in full size runs and proper signage is present
Partner with management to prepare for and implement seasonal merchandising presentations and new visual merchandising initiatives
Partner with store management team to monitor merchandise sell through and replenishment utilizing sales reports
Create visually appealing and brand appropriate displays to drive sales and react to the needs of the business in the store
Follow company styling directives to style on trend displays
Adjust lighting to highlight merchandise and displays per company standard
Pro-actively manage customer needs and exceed expectations by utilizing the U.N.I.Q.L.O. service standard, following the Uniqlo Fundamental Principles and saying the 6 standard phrases
Provide product and brand knowledge to employees and customers
Follow all company policy and procedure & notify management of any infractions
Assist management to identify and resolve issues in the store
Support store team to meet and exceed sales goals
Assist with special projects as assigned by management

Qualification

Visual merchandisingCreative stylingSales driving strategiesDetail orientationTeam collaborationCustomer communicationTask prioritizationProblem-solving

Required

Ability to create compelling visual presentations according to company guidelines and brand standards
Ability to use creative freedom when styling mannequins
Ability to drive sales through effective merchandise placement and display
Excellent eye for detail
Ability to 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
Ability to work within teams and create partnerships
Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and work with a sense of urgency
Ability to work on ladders (i.e. carry mannequins, product or display props up ladders)
Ability to effectively communicate with customers and store personnel
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 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
Open availability to work a flexible schedule that meets the business needs, including evenings, overnights and weekends
Minimum one (1) year in retail visual merchandising or display

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & ADD, Short and Long Term Disability
Flexible spending and commuter benefits accounts
15 days of paid vacation/personal leave and 9 days of sick leave per calendar year, pro-rated based on hire date;
8 days of paid holidays and 1.5 times the employee’s regular rate for all hours worked on stated holidays
401K (with employer matching);

Company

UNIQLO Co is an online store that sells women’s, men’s, and kids’ clothing and accessories.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Domenica Gonzalez
Human Resources Business Partner
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Princess Augustin
Human Resources Business Partner
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