Visual Merchandiser

Responsibilities

• Preserve the integrity of all displays in Retail venues to maintain USH visual merchandising standards. Maintain and monitor the appearance/integrity of all fixtures, displays, and props as it relates to cleanliness, wear and tear, and damage. Call out any repair and maintenance as needed.
• Produce and place signage for promotions, price events, and other guest communication.
• Train store managers and field operators on visual display and merchandising standards – audit locations as needed.
• Support the stores and field personnel by responding to inquiries and needs on a priority basis. Anticipate and/or troubleshoot visual merchandising issues that arise throughout USH and/or CityWalk retail environments
• Support visual department initiatives - includes ideation, rendering, sourcing, procurement, and installation; Purchase props and supplies at best prices via company P-card – includes processing SNAPs.
• Partner with Retail Planning Manager to balance “Collectibles” inventory across all locations, ensuring collectible cases and print walls are well-assorted and filled
• Partner with Retail Planning Manager to track Monday reports – front entrance display revenue
• Identify and create visual support for low revenue-driving product
• Assist USH Visual Manager in the planning and coordination of all VMD sets – including sourcing vendors, mapping graphics and décor, and communicating with the Warehouse team for the delivery of props and fixtures.
• Maintain EHS safety standards and organization in all Retail VMD areas – including office, warehouse, and off-lot storage facility. Call out repair and maintenance as needed.
• Benchmark other retailers and ensure adaptation of Retail industry trends.
• Prioritize and execute multiple projects simultaneously
• Perform other duties as assigned

Responsibilities – Project Based

• Submit and track projects for IP approval through MMBox.
• Submit and track smart sheets for internal vendor projects

Qualifications/Requirements

• 3+ years related job experience in a visual merchandising role.
• Proficient (3+ years working knowledge) with all Adobe Creative Suite programs; with a focus on Photoshop and Illustrator. 3D rendering is a plus.
• Strong creative skills and proof of concept project development. Portfolio required.
• Be able to push, lift, and carry a minimum of 25 pounds of merchandise, visual elements, and/or fixtures
• Willing to work overtime and/or on weekends and nights to support the needs of the business
• Must have the flexibility for minimal travel
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States

Desired Characteristics

• College degree in Visual Merchandising, Design, or similar - preferred
• A passion for delivering the highest quality results at a fast pace
• Ability to work independently, identify and communicate creative solutions to challenges, make business-driven decisions, and be persistent with follow-through
• Ability to execute with strong attention to detail
• Flexibility to adjust to changing priorities/direction and perform under pressure, with a positive, open mind
• Strong written and verbal communication with all areas of business, and with all levels of management
• Ability to represent company interests in a professional manner, especially when working with external contacts
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, time-management, planning & multi-tasking skills
• Ability to work within a team/office environment
• Hybrid: This position currently has a hybrid schedule, which requires contributing from the office a minimum of four days per week. The Company reserves the right to change in-office requirements at any time. 

This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks. Learn more about the benefits offered by NBCUniversal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website.

Salary range: $72,000 - $85,000

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