Visual Merchandiser

Target • Brooklyn Park, MN

3d • $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, helping drive sales and inspire guests. The role involves elevated merchandising techniques, mannequin styling, mapping and fixture blocking, and In-Store Marketing (ISM). It also provides experience in retail business fundamentals, workload planning and communication, team training, and leading visual merchandising strategy and standards implementation.

This is a full-time role with hours that may fluctuate according to business needs and are not guaranteed to be 40 hours per week. The position requires a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, holidays, and other peak shopping times. It is a fast-moving, active, and physically demanding role that 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 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, 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 safely and efficiently, frequently lifting or moving up to 15 pounds and occasionally lifting or moving merchandise and fixtures up to 44 pounds without additional assistance.
• Reliable and prompt attendance and a flexible work schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to remain mobile for the duration of a scheduled shift; shift length may vary.

Responsibilities

• Plan daily and weekly visual workload with leader guidance, accounting for sales goals, events, and promotions.
• Execute 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 total store.
• Support execution of the company Visual Merchandising strategy, visual standards, and In-Store Marketing across pertinent store areas.
• Support and validate visual presentations throughout the store 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 visual moments that support sales.
• Maintain organized backroom space and current signing tools and fixtures; set non-planogram In-Store Marketing 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, ethical conduct, safety, and compliance.
• Follow safety policies, best practices, and training; report hazards and correct them where possible.
• Greet guests while completing daily tasks, 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 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

What This Job Offers

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