UNIQLO Visual Merchandising Associate (Full Time) - Atlantic Terminal

UNIQLO•New York, NY

6d•$19 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

The Visual Associate provides quick solutions to challenges using brand standards and corporate visual guidelines to maintain brand integrity. The role adapts corporate direction to individual store needs and inventory levels to drive sales through strategic merchandising, impactful styling, and compelling displays. The associate maintains visual presentation, cleanliness, and organization; ensures merchandise and signage are properly represented; collaborates with management on seasonal presentations, merchandising initiatives, sell-through, and replenishment; and supports customer service, product knowledge, sales goals, and store operations.

Requirements

Ability to create compelling mannequin styling and visual presentations according to company guidelines and brand standards.
Ability to use creative freedom while maintaining the core Uniqlo brand image when styling mannequins.
Ability to drive sales through effective merchandising, styling, and displays.
Ability to offer solutions to store-specific visual and merchandising challenges using brand standards and HQ direction as guidelines.
Ability to identify potential visual merchandising opportunities and provide creative solutions.
Ability to work with a team and prioritize multiple tasks with a sense of urgency.
Ability to work on ladders and carry mannequins, products, or display props up ladders.
Ability to effectively communicate with customers and store personnel.
Ability to lift and carry at least 25 pounds and push, pull, or move objects of at least 50 pounds.
Ability to stand for long periods and read computer terminals.
Ability to maneuver around the sales floor and stockroom while repetitively bending, twisting, stooping, squatting, and climbing.
Open availability for a flexible schedule that meets business needs, including evenings, overnights, and weekends.
Maintain open availability at least five days per week, averaging 32 or more hours per week based on business seasonality.
Have no more than two days off in the same Monday–Sunday workweek.
Limit scheduling restrictions to no more than three days per week, with no more than one restriction Friday through Sunday and at least one time-based restriction.
Minimum 6–12 months of experience in retail visual merchandising or display.

Responsibilities

Maintain brand standards for visual presentation, cleanliness, and organization throughout the store.
Ensure merchandise is represented on the sales floor in full size runs and that proper signage is present.
Partner with management to prepare for and implement seasonal merchandising presentations and new visual merchandising initiatives.
Work with the store management team to monitor merchandise sell-through and replenishment using sales reports.
Create visually appealing, brand-appropriate styling and displays to drive sales.
Style mannequins and create displays according to company guidelines.
Adjust lighting to highlight merchandise and displays according to company standards.
Proactively manage customer needs and exceed expectations by following Uniqlo service standards, Fundamental Principles, and company tools.
Provide product and brand knowledge to employees and customers.
Follow company policies and procedures and notify management of infractions.
Assist management in identifying and resolving store issues.
Support the store team in meeting and exceeding sales goals.
Assist with special projects as assigned by management.