Visual Merchandiser

Target • Hawthorne, CA

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About The Position

The Visual Merchandiser supports a great guest experience by setting and maintaining visual presentations according to company guides and standards to drive sales and inspire guests. This role requires expertise in visual presentation, including elevated merchandising techniques, mannequin styling, mapping and fixture blocking, and In-Store Marketing (ISM) elements. The position offers experience in retail business fundamentals, planning and communicating department workloads, training and developing team members, and leading visual merchandising strategy and standards implementation.

The role is full-time, but does not guarantee 40 hours each week; hours depend on business needs and may fluctuate. The work schedule is flexible, with varying hours, days, or shifts, including nights, weekends, holidays, and peak shopping times. The work is fast-moving, highly active, and physically demanding, and requires mobility for the duration of shifts of varying lengths. The Visual Merchandiser may need to access all areas of the building, operate a Work Assist Vehicle (WAV) and pallet jack, climb ladders, and frequently lift or move merchandise up to 15 pounds and occasionally merchandise and fixtures up to 44 pounds without additional assistance.

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 on 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, with 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, frequently lifting or moving up to 15 pounds and occasionally up to 44 pounds without additional assistance.
• Flexible schedule availability, including nights, weekends, and holidays, and reliable, prompt attendance.
• Ability to remain mobile for the duration of a scheduled shift, which may vary in length.

Responsibilities

• Plan daily and weekly visual workload with leader guidance, considering sales goals, events, and promotions.
• Execute weekly visual assessments and partner with leaders to improve store visual execution and guest experience.
• Assess and guide execution of visual standards across the total store to elevate visual presentations.
• Support execution of company Visual Merchandising strategy, visual standards, and In-Store Marketing (ISM) across pertinent store areas.
• Support and validate execution of all store visual presentations in partnership with leaders.
• Set overhead spotlights to highlight key merchandising presentations.
• With leader guidance, solve merchandising issues and adjust sets to create and maintain inspiring presentations.
• Use daily interactions and huddles to teach team members visual standards, signing and affordability strategy, and how to create inspiring visual moments that support sales.
• Maintain organized backroom space and keep current with signing tools and fixtures.
• Set all non-planogram ISM elements throughout the store.
• Support team onboarding and continuous learning, and help close knowledge and skill gaps through training, influence, and hands-on experiences.
• Demonstrate inclusivity by valuing diverse perspectives, being authentic and respectful, and creating equitable experiences.
• Demonstrate ethical conduct, safety, and compliance; follow safety policies, best practices, and training, and report or correct hazards where possible.
• Greet guests while completing daily tasks, assist them in a welcoming manner, help address their needs, and thank them for shopping at Target.
• Perform other duties based on business needs.

Benefits

• Eligible team members and their dependents may receive comprehensive health benefits and programs, which may include medical, vision, dental, and life insurance.
• 401(k).
• Employee discount.
• Short-term disability.
• Long-term disability.
• Paid sick leave.
• Paid national holidays.
• Paid vacation.
• Financial, education, and well-being benefits and programs may also be available to eligible team members.

What This Job Offers

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