Lead Visual, Part Time Flex, Park Meadows - Williams Sonoma

About the role

The Visual Merchandising Lead (Visual Lead) partners with management and the District Visual Manager to execute the store’s visual merchandising and display strategy. The role involves modeling and coaching the visual team on routines and disciplines that maximize productivity, achieve visual standards, and keep the store a neighborhood destination for inspiration.

Responsibilities

• Lead visual merchandising and display initiatives.
• Partner with the General Manager (GM) and District Visual Manager (DVM) to map, plan, and execute floorset timeline targets that drive sales and support seasonal strategy.
• Maintain daily disciplines and routines that maximize efficient execution of markdowns, promotions/signage, replenishment, and recovery.
• Collaborate with GM and DVM on adaptations or substitutions from directives to account for store ownership, layout, or customer needs.
• Analyze reporting to identify opportunities to improve profitability and drive results.
• Communicate inventory needs to the Distribution Manager and distribution team in partnership with the GM to increase sell‑through, maximize margin (MUU), and enhance profitability.
• Partner with the GM on associate productivity and performance related to visual standards.
• Maintain all visual supplies and signage organization; communicate supply needs to the GM.
• Assist the GM with effective utilization of payroll and workload planning.
• Assess, recognize, and motivate talent in partnership with the GM.
• Serve as a learning partner and guide during associate onboarding; facilitate visual training and skill‑building activities.
• Model genuine and enthusiastic interest in the customer, prioritizing customer needs by connecting them to design support.
• Abide by all safety, security/injury, and emergency policies and procedures.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures.
• Maintain an environment where all associates are treated fairly and with dignity and respect, in accordance with the People First philosophy.
• Perform projects and assignments as directed by the management team.

Requirements

• Effective communication, organization, and leadership skills.
• Proven ability to motivate and influence others through personal actions and examples.
• 1–3 years retail sales experience with shift‑supervision experience preferred.
• 1–2 years experience in home‑related design, visual merchandising, or stockroom responsibilities preferred (specialty retail preferred but not required).
• Physical ability to be active, standing, walking, bending, climbing, reaching, and lifting for extended periods throughout the workday.
• Capability to lift and mobilize medium to large items up to 75 lb, using appropriate equipment and safety techniques.
• Full‑time associates must have open availability to meet business needs.
• Part‑time “Flex” associates must be available for a minimum of two regularly scheduled weekend shifts (Friday, Saturday, and/or Sunday) and two weekday shifts (Monday‑Thursday). For schedules of 20 hours or more weekly, greater availability is required. Weekend availability cannot fall on the same day; associates must be available on two separate days (e.g., Friday & Saturday, Friday & Sunday, or Saturday & Sunday).

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package.
• Generous discount on all Williams‑Sonoma, Inc. brands.
• 401(k) plan and other investment opportunities.
• Wellness program supporting physical, financial, and emotional health.
• Paid vacations and holidays (full‑time).
• Health, dental, and vision insurance, including same‑sex domestic partner benefits (full‑time).
• Cross‑brand and cross‑functional career opportunities.
• Online learning through brand‑specific resources and WSI University.

Pay

The anticipated pay range for this role is $17.00 – $21.00 per hour, based on factors such as education, work experience, certifications, and geographic location.

Schedule

Full‑time associates are expected to have open availability to meet business needs. Part‑time “Flex” associates must work a minimum of two weekend shifts and two weekday shifts each week, with weekend days spread across two separate days.