Assistant Visual Merchandiser

La Jolla Group • Irvine, CA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Visual Merchandiser supports the execution of brand standards and visual merchandising strategies across assigned store locations. Working with store, field, and corporate leadership, this role delivers consistent, brand-right visual presentations that enhance product storytelling, elevate the customer experience, and support sales performance. The position also assists with training, operational execution, and special visual projects, including new store builds and seasonal refreshes.

The role supports store teams with visual standards, customer service, operational priorities, safety, and loss prevention. It involves regular travel by car and/or air, including overnight stays, and requires availability for a flexible schedule that may include nights, weekends, holidays, and peak selling periods.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license required.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, holidays, and peak selling periods.
• Willingness and ability to travel regularly by car and/or air, including overnight stays.
• Ability to complete multiple tasks at once.
• Skill in identifying and resolving customer problems.
• Ability to communicate professionally with coworkers, customers, and vendors.
• Ability to work independently and meet managerial goals.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to organize daily activities of self and others and work as a team player.
• Ability to lead, influence, and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to read reports, hear and communicate with customers, vendors, and employees, stoop or kneel to pick up products, climb and work on ladders, lift up to 30 lbs. regularly and 50 lbs. with assistance, type and use technical sources, and perform hands-on projects including fixture setup and light refurbishment.
• Must be able to travel by car and/or air and stay in overnight accommodations as needed.

Nice To Haves

• 1+ years of visual merchandising experience in a retail setting; internship or related education may be considered.
• Coursework or enrollment in visual merchandising, fashion merchandising, marketing, retail management, business, or design-related programs.
• Preference for a location centrally located in or near Orange County.
• Knowledge of and passion for the brand and retail environment, including visual merchandising.

Responsibilities

• Execute visual merchandising standards, seasonal directives, and brand guidelines across store locations.
• Perform floor moves, seasonal transitions, and visual refreshes in partnership with store teams.
• Partner with the Visual Merchandising Manager to ensure timely and accurate execution of visual directives.
• Assist with fixture, décor, and visual resource planning, ordering, and delivery timelines for new store builds and remodels.
• Identify and resolve in-store visual challenges while maintaining clean, organized, on-brand presentations.
• Support a positive, inclusive store environment that promotes productivity, accountability, and visual excellence.
• Train and coach store teams on visual standards, merchandising techniques, customer service expectations, and store processes.
• Provide clear, actionable direction in stores to support consistent execution.
• Partner with store, district, and territory leadership on visual and operational training initiatives.
• Review weekly merchandising and sales reports, identify opportunities and successes, and communicate insights to field and corporate leadership.
• Assist in developing and executing plans to support visual objectives and monitor progress.
• Support daily store operations, including inventory management, promotional setups, and visual prioritization based on business needs.
• Help ensure stores remain clean, organized, and operational.
• Maintain professional written and verbal communication with store teams, field leadership, and corporate partners.
• Provide visual feedback, store updates, and photo submissions to support alignment and best-practice sharing.
• Collaborate across functions to balance visual standards, operational priorities, and business objectives.
• Partner with Store Managers to support high-quality customer service aligned with brand standards.
• Support initiatives that enhance the in-store customer experience through visual storytelling and merchandising execution.
• Assist customers on the sales floor with needs, questions, and concerns as required.
• Adhere to and promote company safety standards and best practices.
• Support loss prevention efforts by following procedures for zone coverage, inventory controls, and asset protection.
• Report suspected or known theft in accordance with company policy.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Paid Time Off
• Additional perks and opportunities for growth within a collaborative, lifestyle-focused culture

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED