Fashion Stylist FT - South Shore Plaza

AKIRA Fashion Stylist

About AKIRA

Founded in 2002 with our first women's boutique in Chicago, AKIRA has grown into a national fashion powerhouse with 35+ retail locations and a thriving eCommerce platform at shopAKIRA .

What sets us apart? Fanatical, obsessive attention to our customers' needs and desires. At AKIRA, every team member is empowered to Act and Think Like an Owner, a mindset that fuels innovation, accountability, and success across the business.

The Position : Fashion Stylist - Full Time

Overview :

Our Stylists are fashion-forward leaders who serve as ambassadors for the AKIRA brand. Passionate, fanatical, and driven, they consistently exceed individual sales goals by cultivating a loyal clientele base. Stylists are dedicated to delivering an exceptional styling experience that leaves every client saying, "I LOVE AKIRA!" each time they shop with us.

Essential Functions :

• Delivering outstanding customer service by following AKIRA's 5 Steps of Selling.
• Offering expert styling advice and trend insights to clients.
• Thoughtfully curating merchandise to create complete, head-to-toe looks for clients.
• Managing and personalizing fitting rooms to enhance the client experience.
• Building meaningful, long-term relationships with clients to foster loyalty.
• Contributing to the overall upkeep and appearance of the store.
• Maintaining a thorough understanding of AKIRA's product offerings.
• Exceeding individual sales goals with determination and focus.
• Collaborating to meet and exceed the store's daily, weekly, and monthly sales targets.

Qualifications :

Physical Requirements :

Diversity & Inclusion :

At AKIRA we believe that treating everyone in a first-class manner is essential to fostering an inclusive environment that reflects our values and our community. This is deeply rooted in our company's principles, culture, and fashion. We continuously strive to cultivate a company where employees feel a sense of belonging and contribute to a culture that values differences, ideas, and experiences. Our unique workforce is directly linked to our success and makes us stronger collectively.

Benefits and Perks :

AKIRA offers competitive benefits for full time employees, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Pet, Life, LTD, FSA / HSA / Dependent Care FSA, Flex Transit (CTA), 401(k), and employee discount. We are committed to encouraging internal development and providing significant career enrichment opportunities. Most importantly, what has propelled AKIRA's growth and success over the years has been the dynamic culture within the company - if you're filled with passion, have a strong desire to get things done, and if you want to go to a place where you know your work matters and where you can implement your ideas and decisions, then AKIRA just might be the place for you.

Job Type : Full Time

At AKIRA, we are committed to fair and transparent compensation practices. The starting pay for this position is $18.00 - $30.00 per hour (hourly position with additional sales commission), and may be adjusted based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors. Additional compensation and benefits may also apply and will be discussed during the hiring process.