Anthropologie Display Artist - Part-Time

Urban Outfitters•Wichita, KS

24d•Onsite

About The Position

Anthropologie is opening a new location in Wichita, Kansas, and is seeking a part-time Display Artist. The Display Artist collaborates with the Visual Merchandising Manager to create an emotionally engaging environment through two- and three-dimensional displays that reflect customers’ appreciation of discovery, creativity, diversity, and authenticity. Applicants must attach a portfolio or examples of their work. The role combines visual creativity, craftsmanship, and store operations. The Display Artist develops and installs displays, applies seasonal direction to the needs of the store, supports customer engagement and community connection, and helps maintain presentation standards. The role also contributes to team development, communication, and a positive, inclusive work environment.

Requirements

Be an Anthropologie brand fan.
Build relationships naturally and embrace individuality and diversity.
Be a resilient leader who can thrive in a dynamic, constantly evolving environment.
Have an artistic background working with a wide variety of mediums.
Demonstrate a high level of craftsmanship and the ability to create and install two-dimensional and three-dimensional work.
Have previous experience with building and drafting and working knowledge of power tools, including circular saws, miter/chop saws, and jig saws.
Provide examples of previous work or a portfolio.
Be willing to consistently work early-morning weekday shifts.

Responsibilities

Partner with the Visual Merchandising Manager to create an engaging visual experience that appeals to Anthropologie customers and reflects relevant trends in art, design, culture, architecture, and fashion.
Demonstrate awareness of how display and merchandising affect store sales and profitability.
Engage customers through display work on the sales floor and support community connection through workshops, events, and gatherings when applicable.
Mentor team members by training them on visual expectations, operational standards, and materials and tool management.
Attend store meetings to share inspiration, new ideas, and relevant information from Home Office and Field Leadership.
Take initiative on projects to develop display experience and elevate craftsmanship; support identifying and training future display talent.
Contribute inspiration and ideas to display planning, sketch concepts, prioritize projects, and monitor progress against timelines and the visual budget.
Apply seasonal direction and inspiration from Home Office to the store’s needs, build fixtures, and maintain signage in accordance with presentation standards.
Create and install high-craft interior and window displays and cleanly de-install them.
Maintain clean and organized back-of-house display areas and take ownership of sales-floor maintenance and repairs.
Flex the schedule to meet business needs and support zone coverage as needed.
Help foster an inclusive work environment by listening actively and seeking different perspectives.
Build productive partnerships with team members, communicate and collaborate, and remain open and responsive to feedback.
Check in with leadership about store objectives and adapt priorities as needed.
Support positive team morale through brand and store initiatives, employee recognition, and team-building activities.