Visual Merchandiser

Ed Mitchell•Seattle, WA

19h•Onsite

About The Position

Mitchell Stores is seeking a Visual Merchandiser to lead the overall aesthetic and functionality of the store’s visual experience. The role develops window themes that attract customers and carries those themes through the in-store experience. The Visual Merchandiser collaborates with the visual director, store management, team members, vendors, and customers, and represents the company’s culture and core values while delivering a professional, engaging customer experience. The position calls for a creative, fashion-conscious, dependable self-starter who can work independently and as part of a team, adapt to changing priorities, and provide clear, thoughtful direction to support staff. This is a full-time role at the Seattle, Washington store, with an eight-hour shift schedule and occasional adjustments for special events and store needs. Pay starts at $60,000 per year.

Requirements

At least 5 years of luxury retail visual merchandising experience.
High school diploma or equivalent; a college degree is preferred.
Knowledge of women’s and men’s fashion.
Passion for current fashion trends and ability to style mannequins.
Experience with signing using cut vinyl or a similar graphics background.
Basic construction skills for building and assembling visual props, and comfort using power tools.
Ability to lift or move up to 50 pounds, reach, crouch, kneel, and stoop; comfort working at heights and on a ladder.
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills to communicate information and ideas effectively to management and team members.
Friendly and welcoming nature.
Ability to work a regular full-time schedule, with occasional schedule changes for special events and store needs.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team, start work proactively, and adapt quickly to changing priorities.
Close attention to detail, creativity, innovation, dependability, punctuality, and a positive, can-do attitude.

Nice To Haves

College degree.

Responsibilities

Create and implement window themes to attract customers and carry the visual concept through the in-store experience.
Collaborate with the visual director, store management, team members, vendors, and customers.
Style mannequins and create fresh visual presentations that reflect current fashion trends.
Build and assemble visual props and use signing, including cut vinyl or similar graphics.
Provide clear, thoughtful direction to support staff and encourage their growth.
Adapt work schedules and priorities to special events and store needs.