Specialist, Visual Merchandising, Nordstrom, Topanga

Chanel • Los Angeles, CA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

At CHANEL, we are focused on creating an inclusive culture that nurtures personal growth, contributing to collective progress. We believe the uniqueness of each individual increases the diversity, complementarity and effectiveness of our teams. We strongly encourage your application, as we value the perspective, experience and potential you could bring to CHANEL. The primary responsibility of this role is to maintain the brand image in the Boutique, elevating the client experience and facilitating the selling process. They will report directly to the Boutique Director with a dotted line to the Regional Visual Merchandising (VM) Manager.

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of related experience
• Basic knowledge of retail operations, display and merchandising
• Experience in basic computer software and digital photography
• Minimum associate degree, preferably in a Fashion related major
• Ability to work on a ladder; be willing and able to lift 30 – 40 lb.
• Able to move heavy items - may include overhead lifting, pulling and pushing of items up to 25 lbs.
• A flexible schedule with the ability to work late nights, weekends, and some holidays

Responsibilities

• Expedite the selling process for Fashion Advisor’s by being readily available to change mannequins, pull and replenish items from selling floor, make substitutions on displays when product is needed for clients, etc.
• Be the point of contact for the store when VM Lead is on other projects, during corporate holidays and on weekends
• Support Operations team with product prep work for floor moves and collection launches, including P Touching display items
• Update digital photo files for VM maintenance purposes as changes are made
• Keep documentation of window items current (SKU, price, size, etc.) for selling team’s reference
• Assist in implementation of events, Sale, seasonal installs, Corporate events and other business driving initiatives in the Boutique
• Communicate effectively with boutique selling team and management
• Work independently with minimal supervision

Benefits

• Flexibility (flexible time and hybrid work options)
• Wellbeing resources include dedicated paid time off for wellbeing (2-week August Office Closure and Wellbeing Days in Retail) and a Wellbeing fund
• Family and care giving benefits (inclusive of parental leave, fertility support, MilkStork, and Care.com Membership)
• Generous paid time off policies to include vacation, holiday, sick and volunteer days
• 401K, pension and other incentives
• Robust healthcare offerings; medical, dental, vision, MDLIVE (virtual care), One Medical, Flexible Spending Accounts (Health Care & Dependent Care), Health Savings Account and Employee Assistance Program
• Life insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Health Advocate, International Business Travel Accident & Medical, and Commuter Transit & Parking

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree