Visual Merchandising Specialist | Music Lane

Visual Merchandising Specialist | Music Lane

lululemon is an innovative performance apparel company for yoga, running, training, and other athletic pursuits. Setting the bar in technical fabrics and functional design, we create transformational products and experiences that support people in moving, growing, connecting, and being well. We focus on creating positive change to build a healthier, thriving future, including creating an equitable, inclusive, and growth-focused environment for our people.

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. The Visual Merchandising Specialist implements key product stories, product placement strategies, and sell-through strategies by managing merchandise changes and product display and mannequin styling, in accordance with company standards and adapted to the individual store need. They also deliver a world-class guest experience on the floor.

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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• During peak timeframes, special events, or other circumstances, the schedule may include early mornings or late nights/overnights.

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: retail product merchandising, visual merchandising, or inventory management.
• 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.
• Collaboration and Teamwork: Works productively with and supports others to achieve common goals.
• Attention to Detail: Is careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
• Self-Leadership: Takes personal responsibility for own actions.
• Adaptability/Agility: Navigates uncertainty and ambiguity and can change priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Interactive Communication: Conveys information effectively while interacting with others.

Work Context (e.g., environment, interactions, physical)

• Work involves moving through the store, sometimes with bright lights and loud music.
• 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.

Compensation & Benefits Package

Base Pay Range: $19.00 - $21.85/hour, subject to minimum wage in the location.

Target Bonus: $3.00/hour

Total Target Base Pay Range: $22.00 - $24.85/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.

Note: The incentive programs, benefits, and perks have certain eligibility requirements.

Only those applicants under consideration will be contacted. lululemon is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on merit and business needs, and not on any protected classification.

lululemon is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you would like individualized support, email us at accommodations@lululemon.com.

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