Visual Merchandiser

Target • Minneapolis, MN

6d • $24 - $41 • Onsite

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. The role applies elevated merchandising techniques, mannequin styling, mapping and fixture blocking, and In-Store Marketing (ISM) elements. It also offers experience in retail business fundamentals, planning and communicating workload, developing team members’ visual merchandising skills, and leading visual merchandising strategy and standards implementation.

The role plans and executes visual work, assesses store presentations, supports visual strategy and ISM, and partners with store leaders to improve execution and guest experience. It includes teaching visual standards and helping onboard and develop team members, maintaining signing tools and backroom organization, engaging with guests, and following safety, compliance, and ethical conduct expectations. The job is full-time, though weekly hours are not guaranteed to reach 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 old.
• 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, manage workload, and prioritize tasks independently.
• Welcoming and helpful attitude toward guests and team members, and effective communication skills.
• Ability to remain focused and composed in a fast-paced environment and complete multiple tasks within established timeframes.
• Ability to access all areas of the building, interpret instructions and reports, and handle cash register operations as needed.
• Ability to operate a Work Assist Vehicle (WAV) and pallet jack, and climb ladders as needed.
• Ability to scan, handle, and move merchandise safely and efficiently; frequently lift or move up to 15 pounds and occasionally up to 44 pounds without assistance.
• Flexible schedule, including 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, incorporating 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 store to elevate visual presentations.
• Support the company’s Visual Merchandising strategy, visual standards, and In-Store Marketing (ISM) across relevant store areas.
• Support and validate 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 visual standards, signing and affordability strategy, and how to create visual moments that support sales.
• Maintain backroom organization and keep signing tools and fixtures current; set non-planogram ISM elements throughout the store.
• Support onboarding and continuous learning, and help close team knowledge and skill gaps through training, influence, and hands-on experience.
• Demonstrate inclusivity, ethical conduct, safety, and compliance; follow safety policies, report hazards, and correct them where possible.
• Greet guests, provide welcoming assistance to address their needs, and thank them for shopping at 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, 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.

What This Job Offers

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