Visual Merchandiser
COS · Los Angeles, CA · 3 wk ago
On-siteSalesFull-time
About the role
As a Visual Merchandiser, you play a pivotal role in shaping an exceptional in-store customer journey. With a keen eye for aesthetics and a strong commercial mindset, you bring the brand’s vision to life—elevating the collection in a way that is both inspiring and aligned with business goals. Your work not only enhances the visual appeal of the store but also drives customer engagement and sales performance.
Responsibilities
- Delivering an excellent customer experience through expert styling advice, deep product knowledge, and a visually compelling store environment
- Interpreting sales data and customer insights to inform and execute the store’s visual direction
- Designing and installing impactful window displays that reflect seasonal trends and brand identity
- Styling mannequins and creating outfit combinations that inspire and influence customer purchasing decisions
- Merchandising the shop floor in alignment with company guidelines to ensure a cohesive and commercial presentation
- Supporting the sales team in daily store operations and contributing to a seamless customer experience
- Setting and maintaining high visual merchandising standards, while training and mentoring team members to uphold consistency
- Acting as a brand ambassador, ensuring every visual element contributes to a memorable and engaging customer journey
Qualifications
- Customer-Centric Mindset: Understanding of how to elevate in-store experiences through impactful visual storytelling and exceptional customer service.
- Visual Merchandising Standards: Skilled in executing brand visual guidelines, including window displays, mannequin styling, and in-store presentation to enhance commercial impact.
- Fashion Knowledge: Strong understanding of current fashion trends, silhouettes, and seasonal styling, with a passion for translating them into compelling visual displays.
- Commercial Awareness: Some experience in using KPIs, sales data, and customer feedback to inform visual merchandising decisions and drive store performance.
Skills
- Communication: You have a genuine interest in people, communicate clearly, and actively listen to understand their perspectives and needs.
- Adaptability & Flexibility: Adaptable and responsive to changing priorities and customer requests.
- Eager to learn: Open to continuous learning and actively seeks opportunities for personal and professional growth.
- Comfortable working varied hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Schedule
This is a full-time position with a contract of 40 hours a week.
Benefits
- 25% staff discount across all H&M Group brands—available both in-store and online
- H&M Incentive Program (HIP), designed to reward your contributions and support your growth within the company
- Dental & Vision Plans (US-based colleagues)
- 401(k) (US-based colleagues)
- Paid Time Off, including your birthday (US-based colleagues)
- Health Savings Account (HSA) (US-based colleagues)
- Life & Disability protection (US-based colleagues)
- Employee Assistance program (EPA) (US-based colleagues)
- Commuter Benefits (US-based colleagues)
- Pet Insurance (US-based colleagues)