Visual Merchandiser - Fashion Place

About the position

The ideal Visual Merchandiser is a creative individual who has a passion for presenting the latest fashion trends by crafting eye-catching aesthetics. A day in the life… Build and maintain knowledge of visual merchandising strategies and current trends Partner with department managers to uphold, teach, and maintain all visual standards Support merchandising, signing, and implementation of direction at the highest level with the ability to customize as appropriate to your store Install and remove trim/window presentations for store promotional events Support successful execution of the in store lighting program The hours and schedule for this position will vary by week depending on business needs You own this if you have… Experience in merchandising and styling with knowledge of current fashion trends and styles A high level of accuracy and attention to detail Basic construction skills in building and assembly of visual props preferred The ability to use ladders, drills, box knives, and other miscellaneous tools Computer proficiency and comfortable learning new computer applications The ability to work a flexible schedule based on department and store needs We’ve got you covered… Our employees are our most important asset and that’s reflected in our benefits. Nordstrom is proud to offer a variety of benefits to support employees and their families, including: Medical/Vision, Dental, Retirement and Paid Time Away Life Insurance and Disability Merchandise Discount and EAP Resources A few more important points... The job posting highlights the most critical responsibilities and requirements of the job. It’s not all-inclusive. There may be additional duties, responsibilities and qualifications for this job. For Los Angeles or San Francisco applicants: Nordstrom is required to inform you that we conduct background checks after conditional offer and consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with legal requirements per Los Angeles, Cal. Muni. Code 189.04 and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. For additional state and location specific notices, please refer to the Legal Notices document within the FAQ section of the Nordstrom Careers site. Applicants with disabilities who require assistance or accommodation should contact the nearest Nordstrom location, which can be identified at www.nordstrom.com . Please be mindful that there may be legal notices and requirements related to this job posting that are specific to your state. Review the Career Site FAQ’s for relevant information and guidelines. © 2022 Nordstrom, Inc Current Nordstrom employees: To apply, log into Workday, click the Careers button and then click Find Jobs. Nordstrom keeps job postings open for at least one day after the posting date. Pay Range Details The pay range(s) below has been provided in compliance with state specific laws. Pay ranges may be different for other locations. Pay offers are dependent on the location, as well as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Responsibilities

  • Build and maintain knowledge of visual merchandising strategies and current trends
  • Partner with department managers to uphold, teach, and maintain all visual standards
  • Support merchandising, signing, and implementation of direction at the highest level with the ability to customize as appropriate to your store
  • Install and remove trim/window presentations for store promotional events
  • Support successful execution of the in store lighting program

Requirements

  • Experience in merchandising and styling with knowledge of current fashion trends and styles
  • A high level of accuracy and attention to detail
  • The ability to use ladders, drills, box knives, and other miscellaneous tools
  • Computer proficiency and comfortable learning new computer applications
  • The ability to work a flexible schedule based on department and store needs

Nice-to-haves

  • Basic construction skills in building and assembly of visual props preferred

Benefits

  • Medical/Vision
  • Dental
  • Retirement and Paid Time Away
  • Life Insurance and Disability
  • Merchandise Discount and EAP Resources
  • 401k
  • medical/vision/dental/life/disability insurance options
  • PTO accruals
  • Holidays
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