Visual Merchandiser

Target • North Saint Paul, MN

2d • $24 - $40 • Onsite

About The Position

The Visual Merchandiser supports a strong guest experience by setting and maintaining visual presentations according to company guides and standards, driving sales and inspiring guests. The role focuses on visual presentation techniques such as mannequin styling, mapping and fixture blocking, and In-Store Marketing (ISM). It also provides experience in retail business fundamentals, workload planning, team training, and leading visual merchandising strategy and standards implementation.

The position plans and executes visual workloads and assessments, supports and validates visual presentations and ISM throughout the store, and partners with leaders to improve visual execution. It includes coaching team members on visual standards and presentation techniques, maintaining backroom organization and signing tools, and providing welcoming guest service. The role requires working safely, inclusively, and ethically, and carrying out other duties based on business needs.

This is a full-time role, but it does not guarantee 40 hours per week; scheduled hours may fluctuate based on business needs. The work schedule is flexible and may include nights, weekends, holidays, and peak shopping periods. The position is physically active and requires mobility throughout a shift.

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 as directed.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to manage workload and independently prioritize tasks.
• Welcoming and helpful attitude toward guests and team members; 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 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 as needed.
• Ability to scan, handle, and move merchandise safely and efficiently, frequently lifting or moving up to 15 pounds and occasionally lifting or moving merchandise and fixtures up to 44 pounds without 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 workloads with leader guidance, accounting for sales goals, events, and promotions.
• Complete weekly visual assessments and partner with leaders to improve store visual execution and the guest experience.
• Assess and guide execution of visual standards across the store.
• Support the company’s Visual Merchandising strategy, visual standards, and In-Store Marketing across relevant store areas.
• Support and validate store visual presentations in partnership with 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 ways to create visual moments that support sales.
• Maintain an organized backroom and current signing tools and fixtures; set non-planogram ISM elements throughout the store.
• Support onboarding and continuous learning, and help address knowledge and skill gaps through training, influence, and hands-on experiences.
• Demonstrate inclusivity, ethical conduct, safety, and compliance; follow safety practices, report hazards, and correct them where possible.
• Greet guests, provide welcoming assistance with 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, 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 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