Visual Operations Manager - West County

Position Overview

The Visual Operations Manager oversees all visual and operational aspects of the store, leading a team of 4 to 20 individuals. This role combines creativity and strategy, interpreting sales data, designing impactful displays, and crafting visual stories to drive results.

Essential Functions

• Independently prioritize in-store merchandising tasks each day by assessing aesthetic needs, analyzing and incorporating weekly selling data.
• Effectively execute all in-store merchandising tasks according to company guidelines, including floor layout adjustments, floor moves, rack merchandising, table displays, wall displays, accessory displays, sales floor and window mannequin styling, promotional displays, etc.
• Communicate regularly with store management staff to ensure merchandising is meeting the needs of the business and aiding in sales.
• Partner with the leadership team to ensure standards are being kept up throughout the store, and teach and participate in all tasks.
• Complete various cleaning tasks when changing displays (waxing racks, dusting tables, adjusting lighting after floor moves, etc.).
• Complete daily and weekly visual and operations evaluations, summarizing the merchandising tasks and looking forward to what's next to drive the business forward.
• Elevate the customer experience not only through the store environment visually, but also by supporting sales. Ensure customers are being delivered the AKIRA styling experience by connecting customers to stylists and supporting in running the floor, cash wrap, and fitting rooms to minimize wait times and get them in and out with a smile on their face.
• Support the Leadership team by participating in all functions of the business, including talent recruitment & performance management.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in visual merchandising.
• Strong knowledge of fashion and current trends.
• Efficient and quick-paced, whether working independently or as part of a team.
• Willingness to work early mornings and/or occasional late nights.
• Excited to contribute to a dynamic and fun work environment.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and time-management skills.
• Flexible with scheduling, including extended hours when needed.

Physical Requirements

• Move product, supplies and/or boxes repetitively; ability to push, pull, lift a maximum of 50 lbs. based on needs of the role.
• Able to stand/walk for extended periods of time, including a 10-12 hour shift.

Benefits And Perks

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Pet Insurance
• Life
• LTD
• FSA/HSA/Dependent Care FSA
• Flex Transit (CTA)
• 401(k)
• Employee Discount

Job Type

Full-Time

Additional Information

We are committed to fair and transparent compensation practices. Compensation for this position will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors. Additional compensation and benefits may also apply and will be discussed during the hiring process. We may utilize AI-assisted and automated tools as part of the recruiting and hiring process. All employment decisions are made in compliance with applicable laws and without discrimination.