Visual Merchandising Associate

UNIQLO•Chicago, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Visual Merchandising Associate at UNIQLO is responsible for maintaining brand standards in visual presentation, cleanliness, and organization throughout the store. This includes ensuring all merchandise is properly displayed with full size runs and correct signage. The associate will collaborate with management on seasonal merchandising presentations and new visual initiatives, as well as monitor merchandise sell-through and replenishment using sales reports. Key duties involve creating visually appealing displays to drive sales, adjusting lighting to highlight merchandise, and proactively managing customer needs according to the U.N.I.Q.L.O. service standard. The role also requires providing product and brand knowledge, adhering to company policies, assisting management with store issues, supporting sales goals, and undertaking special projects. UNIQLO is a brand of Fast Retailing Co., Ltd., a global apparel retail company with over 3,600 stores worldwide, committed to creating quality clothing and fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment.

Requirements

Ability to create compelling visual presentations according to company guidelines and brand standards.
Ability to drive sales through effective merchandise placement and display.
Excellent eye for detail.
Ability to offer solutions to store specific visual and merchandising challenges using brand standards and HQ direction as a guideline.
Ability to identify potential visual merchandising opportunities and provide creative solutions.
Ability to work within teams and create partnerships.
Demonstrated ability to prioritize multiple tasks and work with a sense of urgency.
Minimum one (1) year in retail.

Responsibilities

Provide a consistent customer experience by maintaining brand standards for visual presentation, cleanliness, and organization throughout the store.
Ensure all merchandise is represented on the floor in full size runs and proper signage is present.
Partner with management to prepare for and implement seasonal merchandising presentations and new visual merchandising initiatives.
Partner with store management team to monitor merchandise sell through and replenishment utilizing sales reports.
Create visually appealing and brand appropriate displays to drive sell through and react to the needs of the business in the store.
Adjust lighting to highlight merchandise and displays per company standard.
Pro-actively manage customer needs and exceed expectations by utilizing the U.N.I.Q.L.O. service standard, following the Uniqlo Fundamental Principles and saying the 6 standard phrases.
Provide product and brand knowledge to employees and customers.
Follow all company policy and procedure & notify management of any infractions.
Assist management to identify and resolve issues in the store.
Support store team to meet and exceed sales goals.
Assist with special projects as assigned by management.

Benefits

Competitive compensation for Sales Associates starting at $18.00 / hour.
Clear path to promotion opportunities every 3 months based on individual performance.
Career advancement opportunities for driven team members who consistently deliver strong results.
Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
401k plan - 100% match on the first 3% you contribute, 50% on the next 2% you contribute.
Paid parental leave (Full-Time Employees only).
Life insurance.
Short-term and long-term disability insurance (Full-Time Employees only).
HSA/FSA options.
Employee Assistance Program (Full-Time Employees only).
Vacation & Personal Time Off (Full-Time Employees only).
Sick & Wellness Time Off.
30% Employee Merchandise Discount.
Commuter benefits.