Visual Merchandiser

Target • Minneapolis, MN

4d

About The Position

The Visual Merchandiser supports a great guest experience by ensuring visual moments are set and maintained according to company guides and visual standards, helping 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, workload planning, team development, and visual merchandising strategy implementation.

The role involves planning and executing visual workload and assessments, maintaining visual standards throughout the store, setting and validating visual presentations and overhead spotlights, and resolving merchandising issues with leader guidance. The Visual Merchandiser teaches team members visual standards and supports onboarding and ongoing learning. The position also includes welcoming and assisting guests, maintaining a safe and inclusive environment, and carrying out other duties based on business needs.

This is a full-time role with a flexible schedule that may include nights, weekends, holidays, and peak shopping times. It does not guarantee 40 hours per week; hours depend on business needs and may fluctuate. The work is fast-paced, active, and physically demanding, and requires mobility throughout a scheduled shift.

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 that reflects the Target brand.
• Ability to lead and influence store teams to follow processes that support visual merchandising.
• Ability to communicate using 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 up and down ladders as needed.
• Ability to scan, handle, and move merchandise efficiently and safely, including frequently lifting or moving up to 15 pounds and occasionally lifting or moving merchandise and fixtures up to 44 pounds without additional assistance.
• Ability to remain mobile for the duration of a scheduled shift.
• Flexible work schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays; reliable and prompt attendance is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Plan daily and weekly visual workload with leader guidance, taking sales goals, events, and promotions into account.
• 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 store to elevate presentations.
• Support the company’s Visual Merchandising strategy, visual standards, and In-Store Marketing elements across pertinent store areas.
• Support and validate store visual presentations 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 ways to create inspiring visual moments that support sales.
• Maintain organized backroom space and keep signing tools and fixtures current.
• Set all non-planogram In-Store Marketing elements throughout the store.
• Support team onboarding and continuous learning, helping close knowledge and skill gaps through training, influence, and hands-on experience.
• Demonstrate inclusivity, ethical conduct, safety, and compliance.
• Follow safety policies and practices, report hazards, and correct them when possible.
• Welcome guests, assist them with their needs, and thank them for shopping at Target.
• Perform other duties based on business needs.

Benefits

• Eligible team members and dependents may have access to medical, vision, dental, and life insurance and other health benefits and programs.
• 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: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED