Visual Merchandiser - Katy, TX

Target • Katy, TX

2d • $22 - $37 • Onsite

About The Position

The Visual Merchandiser supports a great guest experience by setting and maintaining visual presentations to company guides and standards in order to drive sales and inspire guests. The role calls for expertise in visual presentation, including elevated merchandising techniques, mannequin styling, mapping and fixture blocking, and In-Store Marketing (ISM) elements. It provides experience with retail business fundamentals, workload planning and communication, team training and development, and leading visual merchandising strategy and standards implementation.

The position plans and executes visual workloads and assessments, supports the company’s visual merchandising strategy and standards throughout pertinent store areas, and partners with leaders to improve presentations and guest experience. It also teaches team members visual standards and signing strategies, maintains backroom organization and signing tools, supports onboarding and ongoing learning, and delivers welcoming guest service. Team members are expected to follow safety, ethical conduct, and compliance requirements and perform other duties based on business needs.

This is a full-time role, although weekly hours are not guaranteed to reach 40 and may fluctuate with business needs. The work schedule is flexible and may include nights, weekends, holidays, and other peak shopping times. The work is fast-moving, highly active, and physically demanding, and requires mobility throughout shifts, operating store equipment, climbing ladders, and handling merchandise and fixtures.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 1 to 2 years of visual merchandising experience.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Business acumen, including knowledge of margin and profitability, and creativity to inspire guests and drive sales.
• Strong understanding of trends and style reflective of the Target brand.
• Ability to lead and influence store teams to follow processes that support visual merchandising.
• Ability to communicate using multiple-frequency devices and operate handheld scanners and other technology equipment as directed.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to manage workload and prioritize tasks independently.
• Welcoming and helpful attitude toward guests and team members; effective communication skills.
• Ability to remain focused and composed in a fast-paced environment and accomplish multiple tasks within established timeframes.
• Ability to access all areas of the building to respond to guest or team member issues.
• Ability to operate a Work Assist Vehicle (WAV) and pallet jack.
• Ability to interpret instructions, reports, and information.
• Ability to accurately handle cash register operations as needed.
• Ability to climb up and down ladders as needed.
• Ability to scan, handle, and move merchandise efficiently and safely, including frequent lifting or moving of items up to 15 pounds and occasional lifting or moving of merchandise and fixtures up to 44 pounds without additional assistance.
• Flexible availability for nights, weekends, holidays, and other peak shopping times; reliable and prompt attendance.
• Ability to remain mobile throughout a scheduled shift; shift length may vary.

Responsibilities

• Plan daily and weekly visual workload with leader guidance, incorporating sales goals, events, and promotions.
• Execute weekly visual assessments and partner with leaders to improve visual execution and the guest experience.
• Assess and guide execution of visual standards across the store to elevate presentations.
• Support the company’s Visual Merchandising strategy, visual standards, and In-Store Marketing (ISM) across pertinent store areas.
• Support and validate visual presentations in partnership with store leaders.
• Set overhead spotlights to highlight key merchandising presentations.
• With leader guidance, resolve merchandising issues and adjust sets to create and maintain inspiring presentations.
• Use daily interactions and huddles to teach visual standards, signing and affordability strategy, and how to create inspiring visual moments that support sales.
• Maintain organized backroom space and current signing tools and fixtures; set non-planogram ISM elements throughout the store.
• Support onboarding and continuous learning, helping close knowledge and skill gaps through training, influencing, and hands-on experiences.
• Demonstrate inclusivity, ethical conduct, safety, and compliance.
• Follow safety policies, best practices, and training; report hazards and correct them when possible.
• Greet guests, help address their needs, and thank them for choosing Target.
• Perform other duties based on business needs.

Benefits

• Eligible team members and dependents may receive comprehensive health benefits and programs, which may include medical, vision, dental, life insurance, and more.
• 401(k).
• Employee discount.
• Short-term disability.
• Long-term disability.
• Paid sick leave.
• Paid national holidays.
• Paid vacation.
• Financial, education, and well-being benefits are referenced; eligibility details vary by role.

What This Job Offers

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