About the position
The Display Artist at Anthropologie plays a crucial role in creating an emotionally engaging environment that resonates with customers. This position involves collaborating closely with the Visual Merchandising Manager to develop both two-dimensional and three-dimensional displays that reflect the brand's values of discovery, creativity, diversity, and authenticity. The Display Artist is responsible for ensuring that the visual experience appeals to the Anthro customer while also representing current trends in art, design, culture, architecture, and fashion. A strong emphasis is placed on the impact of display and merchandising on store sales and profitability, making it essential for the Display Artist to engage customers through their display work on the sales floor. Additionally, the role may involve driving community connection through workshops, events, and gatherings when applicable. In terms of leadership and team management, the Display Artist is expected to mentor the team by training them on visual expectations, operational standards, and the management of materials and tools. Participation in store meetings is also required to share inspiration, new ideas, and relevant information from both the Home Office and Field Leadership. The Display Artist should take initiative with each project to enhance display experiences and elevate their craft, while also supporting the identification and training of future display talent. From a visual and business operations perspective, the Display Artist collaborates in the display planning process by sharing inspiration, generating ideas, and sketching. They prioritize projects and monitor progress with timelines while adhering to the visual budget. The role requires applying seasonal direction and inspiration provided by the Home Office to meet the unique needs of the store, building fixtures, and maintaining signage that upholds presentation standards. The Display Artist is also responsible for creating and installing high-quality interior and window displays, ensuring clean de-installation, and maintaining cleanliness and organization in back-of-house display areas. Communication and relationship-building are key components of this role. The Display Artist contributes to an inclusive work environment by actively listening and seeking diverse perspectives. They build and maintain productive partnerships with team members, fostering a culture of strong communication and teamwork. Checking in with leadership to maintain communication on store objectives is essential, as is demonstrating adaptability by redirecting priorities as needed. The Display Artist also contributes to positive team morale through brand and store initiatives, employee recognition, and team-building activities.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with the Visual Merchandising Manager to create engaging visual experiences that appeal to customers.
- Demonstrate awareness of the impact of display and merchandising on store sales and profitability.
- Engage customers through display work on the sales floor and drive community connection through workshops and events.
- Mentor the team by training on visual expectations, operational standards, and materials/tool management.
- Attend store meetings to share inspiration, new ideas, and pertinent information from Home Office and Field Leadership.
- Take initiative with each project to grow display experience and elevate craft; support in identifying and training future display talent.
- Collaborate in the display planning process by sharing inspiration, generating ideas, and sketching.
- Prioritize projects and monitor progress with timelines while staying within visual budget.
- Apply seasonal direction and inspiration provided by the Home Office to meet unique store needs.
- Build fixtures and maintain signage that uphold presentation standards.
- Create and install high craft interior and window displays; maintain cleanliness and organization of back of house display areas.
- Flex schedule to meet business needs and support zone coverage as needed.
- Contribute to an inclusive work environment by actively listening and seeking different perspectives.
- Build and maintain productive partnerships with team members, contributing to strong communication and teamwork.
- Check in with leadership to maintain communication on completing store objectives; demonstrate adaptability by redirecting priorities as needed.
- Contribute to positive team morale through brand and store initiatives, employee recognition, and team building activities.
Requirements
- Mid-level experience in a related field.
- Strong communication skills.
- Artistic background with experience in a variety of mediums.
- High level of craftsmanship and ability to create and install two-dimensional and three-dimensional work.
- Previous experience with building and drafting.
- Working knowledge of power tools, including circular saw, miter/chop saw, and jig saw.
- Ability to provide examples of previous work or a portfolio.
- Willingness to consistently work early morning weekday shifts.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
- Employee discount
