UNIQLO Visual Merchandising Associate (Full-Time) - The BLOC

UNIQLO•Los Angeles, CA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Visual Merchandising Associate reports to the Visual Manager and addresses store-specific visual and merchandising challenges using brand standards and corporate visual guidelines. The role adapts corporate visual direction to individual store needs and inventory levels to support sales through strategic merchandise placement, styling, and displays. The associate maintains visual presentation, cleanliness, and organization, collaborates with store management on seasonal presentations and merchandising initiatives, and supports customer service and sales goals. This is a full-time role averaging 32 or more hours per week based on business seasonality, with open availability for a flexible schedule that may include evenings, overnights, and weekends.

Requirements

At least one year of experience in retail visual merchandising or display.
Ability to create compelling visual presentations according to company guidelines and brand standards.
Ability to use creative freedom when styling mannequins.
Ability to drive sales through effective merchandise placement and display.
Excellent attention to detail.
Ability to find 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 in teams and build partnerships.
Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and work with a sense of urgency.
Open availability for a flexible schedule that meets business needs, including evenings, overnights, and weekends; weekend availability is required, with religious exemptions considered.
Availability restrictions are limited to two days per week.
Ability to communicate effectively with customers and store personnel.
Ability to work on ladders, including carrying mannequins, product, or display props up ladders.
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds; push, pull, or move objects of at least 25 pounds.
Ability to stand for long periods and maneuver around the sales floor and stockroom with repetitive bending, twisting, stooping, squatting, and climbing.

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 displays that drive sales and respond to store business needs.
Follow company styling directives to create on-trend displays.
Adjust lighting to highlight merchandise and displays according to company standards.
Proactively manage customer needs and exceed expectations by following the U.N.I.Q.L.O. service standard, the Uniqlo Fundamental Principles, and the six standard phrases.
Assist management in identifying and resolving store issues.
Support the store team in meeting and exceeding sales goals.
Assist with special projects assigned by management.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage
401(k) plan with 100% matching on the first 3% contributed and 50% matching on the next 2% contributed
Paid parental leave
Fertility benefits, including IVF
Life insurance
Short-term and long-term disability insurance
Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
Employee Assistance Program
Vacation and personal time off
Sick and wellness time off
30% employee merchandise discount
Commuter benefits