Anthropologie Display Artist - Full-Time

Urban Outfitters • Santa Cruz, CA

94d • $21 - $24

About The Position

Anthropologie is growing and opening a new location in Santa Cruz, CA! We are looking for a Display Artist to join this team. The Display Artist collaborates with the Visual Merchandising Manager to create an emotionally engaging environment, developing two- & three-dimensional displays that reflect the customer's appreciation of discovery, creativity, diversity, and authenticity. To be considered for this role, you must attach a portfolio or examples of your work.

Requirements

• Anthro brand fan.
• Builds relationships naturally, embraces individuality, and diversity.
• Resilient leader able to thrive in a dynamic, constantly evolving environment.
• Artistic background working with a wide variety of mediums.
• High level of craftsmanship and ability to create and install two-dimensional and three-dimensional work.
• Previous experience with building, drafting, and a working knowledge of power tools (including but not limited to circular saw, miter/chop saw, jig saw).
• Ability to provide examples of previous work or portfolio.
• Willingness to consistently work early morning weekday shifts.

Responsibilities

• Partners with the Visual Merchandising Manager to create an engaging visual experience that appeals to the Anthro customer and represents relevant trends in art, design, culture, architecture, and fashion.
• Demonstrates awareness of the impact of display and merchandising on store sales and profitability.
• Engages the customer through display work on the sales floor and drives community connection through workshops, events, and gatherings when applicable.
• Mentors the team by training visual expectations, operational standards, and materials/tool management.
• Attends store meetings to share inspiration, new ideas, and pertinent information from Home Office and Field Leadership.
• Takes initiative with each project to grow display experience and elevate craft; supports in identifying and training future display talent.
• Collaborates in the display planning process by sharing inspiration, generating ideas, and sketching; prioritizes projects and monitors progress with timelines while staying within visual budget.
• Applies seasonal direction and inspiration provided by the Home Office to meet the unique store needs; builds fixtures and maintains signage that uphold presentation standards.
• Creates and installs high craft interior and window displays, responsible for clean de-installation; maintains cleanliness and organization of back of house display areas and takes ownership of maintenance and repairs on the sales floor.
• Contributes to a customer-first philosophy by flexing schedule to the needs of the business and supporting zone coverage as needed.
• Contributes to an inclusive work environment by actively listening and seeking different perspectives.
• Builds and maintains productive partnerships with team members, contributing to a culture of strong communication and teamwork; is open and responsive to feedback.
• Checks in with leadership to maintain communication and teamwork on completing store objectives; demonstrates adaptability by redirecting priorities as needed.
• Contributes to positive team morale through brand and store initiatives, employee recognition, and team building activities.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• PTO
• Generous employee discounts
• Retirement savings
• And much more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Clothing, Clothing Accessories, Shoe, and Jewelry Retailers