Urban Outfitters Display Artist

Urban Outfitters•Miami, FL

10d•$25 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

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

Passion for UO brand
Resilient leader able to thrive in a dynamic, constantly evolving environment
Builds relationships naturally, embraces individuality, and diversity
Artistic background working with a wide variety of mediums
Able to work weekdays and is open to flexing schedule to the needs of the business or supporting events
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
Occasional travel; May contribute to display needs across multiple stores and/or support store openings

Responsibilities

Acts as a brand representative reflective of the company values and partners with the Visual Merchandising Manager on the creation of an engaging visual experience that appeals to the UO customer
Demonstrates awareness of the impact that display and merchandising have on the overall store; interprets seasonal direction to support increasing sales and profitability
Exhibits an understanding of and interest in current, brand relevant trends in art, design, architecture, and fashion and how they can apply to the store environment
Mentors the team through the philosophy of “peers teaching peers” by training visual expectations, materials management, and tool safety procedures
Attends store meetings to share inspiration, new ideas, and pertinent information from Home Office with the store team
Takes initiative with each project to grow display experience and elevate craft; supports in the identification and training of future display talent
Collaborates in the display planning process through sharing of inspiration, idea generation, sketching, and sourcing of materials; prioritizes projects and monitors progress with timelines while following the visual spending guidelines and budget
Applies seasonal direction and inspiration provided by the Home Office to meet the unique needs of the store; establishes signage and fixtures that uphold presentation standards
Executes and maintains all window and interior displays while ensuring craft of all displays are high quality and well executed; keeps back of house areas organized and clean, including display room, signage storage area, and fixture room
Adheres to store’s safety standards, inventory accuracy, reduction of product loss, and upholds all company policy and procedures to support the profitability of the store
Builds and maintains productive partnerships with members of the store team contributing to a culture of strong communication and teamwork
Possesses strong written and verbal communication skills; appropriately filters and communicates presentation priorities and initiatives
Partners with the Visual Merchandising Manager and when applicable provides support to neighboring non-DA stores in the market and district
Demonstrates adaptability by redirecting display priorities as needed to work through problem-solving scenarios or a redirection in company directives

Benefits

URBN offers comprehensive Perks & Benefits to employees.
Availability and eligibility to specific benefits may be subject to your location and employment status.
Benefits include medical, dental, vision, PTO, generous employee discounts, retirement savings and much more!
For additional information visit https://www.urbn.com/work-with-us/stores

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