Visual Merchandiser - Sterling, VA

Target • Sterling, VA

2d • $25 - $42 • Onsite

About The Position

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

The Visual Merchandiser plans and executes visual work throughout the store, collaborates with leaders to improve presentation and guest experience, and teaches team members visual standards and merchandising practices. The position also includes welcoming and assisting guests, maintaining safe and compliant practices, and carrying out other duties based on business needs. This is a full-time role, although weekly hours are not guaranteed to be 40 and may fluctuate based on business needs.

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.
• 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 ladders.
• Ability to scan, handle, and move merchandise safely and efficiently, frequently lifting or moving up to 15 pounds and occasionally 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 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.
• Conduct 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.
• Support the company’s Visual Merchandising strategy, visual standards, and In-Store Marketing (ISM) across pertinent store areas.
• Support and validate visual presentations throughout the store in partnership with leaders.
• Set overhead spotlights to highlight key merchandising presentations.
• Resolve merchandising issues and adjust sets with leader guidance to create and maintain inspiring presentations.
• Use daily interactions and huddles to teach visual standards, signing and affordability strategy, and techniques for creating 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 team onboarding and continuous learning, and help close knowledge and skill gaps through training, influence, and hands-on experience.
• Demonstrate inclusivity, ethical conduct, safety, and compliance.
• Follow safety policies, best practices, and training; report hazards and correct them where possible.
• Greet guests, assist them in a welcoming manner, 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.

What This Job Offers

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