lululemon is hiring : Visual Merchandising Specialist | SouthPark in Charlotte

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Job Summary The Visual Merchandising Specialist is responsible for ensuring company directed visual merchandising (VM) strategies and standards are brought to life. This role executes product presentation, styling, and in-store marketing elements to optimize guests’ (i.e., customers) experiences.

Core Responsibilities Of The Job Collaborate with store leadership to bring VM presentation and guest experience to life on the floor.

Optimize guests’ experiences through consistent implementation of brand standards in key product stories, product placement strategies, and intuitive store navigation for a world-class, guest-centric experience.

Execute powerful and visually appealing product presentation in accordance with company standards to enhance the guest experience and drive store sell through.

Execute VM flips, including window activations, mannequin styling, signage and label updates, and seasonal or weekly merchandise changes as well as company-driven product initiatives and campaigns, as directed.

Connect with guests on the floor to assess their unique needs, provide technical product education, and incorporate omnichannel programs into a seamless end-to-end guest experience.

Provide direct feedback and in-the-moment training related to brand standards, product placement, and visual display techniques to support team members ongoing learning and development.

Contribute to a respectful and inclusive team environment by establishing supportive working relationships with team members.

Job Requirements Must be legally authorized to work in the country in which the store is located

Must have the ability to travel to assigned store with reliable transportation methods

Schedule / Availability The work schedule can vary based on store needs

Shifts are typically scheduled : mornings, afternoons, evenings, weekends, and holidays

In addition, during peak timeframes, special events, or other circumstances, the schedule may include early mornings or late nights / overnights for some employees

Experience 1 year of retail or sales work experience

Some education or experience with visual merchandising, fashion merchandising, graphic design, interior design, space planning or related field

Job Assets (i.e., nice to have; not required) Education : High school diploma / GED / equivalent, or above; training or degree in design or a related field

Experience (not necessarily the focus of a role) : retail product merchandising, visual merchandising, or inventory management; managing projects, processes, or administering part of a business operation

For Experiential stores with food / beverage service only : Food safety and / or liquor service certification

What We Look For Inclusion & Diversity : Creates / supports an inclusive environment that values / celebrates differences

Integrity : Behaves in an honest, fair, and ethical manner

Visual Design and Styling : Understands and is interested in color theory, visual display composition, and styling / placement techniques and how to apply that knowledge

Collaboration and Teamwork : Works productively with and supports others to achieve common goals; seeks connections, partnerships, and diverse perspectives

Attention to Detail : Is careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks

Self-Leadership : Takes personal responsibility for own actions; inspires others to buy-in and actively support goals and initiatives

Adaptability / Agility : Navigates uncertainty and ambiguity and can change priorities in a fast-paced environment; recovers quickly from setbacks

Interactive Communication : Conveys information effectively and understands information shared while interacting with others

Work Context (e.g., environment, interactions, physical) Work involves moving through the store, sometimes with bright lights and loud music in the front of house

Work is accomplished as part of a team, sometimes independently, and sometimes using a computer or other technical devices

Work involves moving boxes, fixtures and mannequins weighing up to 30 lbs (13.6 kg) as well as bending, reaching, stretching, and sometimes using ladders to reach materials or adjust presentation elements

Compensation & Benefits Package Base Pay Range : $20.00 - $23.01 / hour, subject to minimum wage in the location

Target Bonus : $2.00 / hour

Total Target Base Pay Range : $22.00 - $25.01 / hour

lululemon’s compensation offerings are grounded in a pay-for-performance philosophy that recognizes exceptional individual and team performance.

Extended health and dental benefits, and mental health plans

Paid time off

Savings and retirement plan matching

Generous employee discount

Fitness & yoga classes

Parenthood top-up

Extensive catalog of development course offerings

People networks, mentorship programs, and leadership series (to name a few)

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