J.Crew Factory is hiring: Visual Associate in Wheaton

Overview

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Our Story: We’re J.Crew Factory, and we believe shopping should be fun. Our brand is built on creating timeless styles that last season after season—while staying in front of what’s next. We source quality fabrics at accessible prices and are committed to eco-friendly fabrics and supporting factory workers. We aim to cultivate high-quality employees who share our values: creativity, inclusion and collaboration.

Job Summary

As a Visual Associate, you’ll use your attention to detail and keen eye to keep our store environment beautiful and inviting. You’ll be responsible for executing windows that draw customers in and product merchandising that encourages exploration. You’ll help team members learn our standards, both in front of house and back of house, and contribute to an inclusive, collaborative environment focused on delivering an amazing customer experience.

Job Responsibilities

• Create captivating windows and balance directives and ownership in all presentations.
• Ensure marketing and promotional messaging are up to date and signage library and props are organized.
• Work with the team to understand product placement and execute daily maintenance.
• Facilitate standards training as needed.
• Assist with the execution of organized and on-time floor sets.
• Keep backstock organized and ensure product flows to the floor regularly.
• Respond to customers in the moment and partner them with sales associates as needed.
• Ensure tasks do not impact service.
• Comply with merchandise receiving and handling guidelines.
• Learn our systems and gadgets and use them effectively.
• Share feedback, insights and ideas with the management team.
• Act in a manner that aligns with our values.

About You / Qualifications

• Make the best first impression—smile, welcome and connect with customers authentically.
• Love the brand and have a great fashion aesthetic.
• Do what it takes to create seamless, amazing experiences customers can’t stop talking about.
• Bring your best to everything you do and achieve your goals.
• Are flexible, and ready to have fun along the way.
• Leverage technology, while also knowing that devices don’t dominate the dialogue.
• Build productive relationships with everyone on the team and always respect each other.
• Are at least 18 years old.
• Are available when we are busy, including nights, weekends and holidays.
• Can bend, reach, stretch as well as lift, carry and move at least 40 pounds | 18 kilos.
• Can regularly move around all store areas and be accessible to customers.

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive base pay and bonus programs
• Flexible days and hours
• Amazing merchandise discounts
• 24/7 free confidential help with personal and work concerns
• Personal and professional development
• Giving back – volunteer program, disaster relief funds, charitable matching donations*
• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, pet insurance, legal plan, ID theft, commuter benefit*
• Time Away – paid time off, holidays, parental leave, disability leave, bereavement*
• 401(k) plan with company matching contributions*
• Note: availability of these benefits and perks may be subject to location and employment type and may have eligibility requirements.

Hourly Range: $15.00 - $18.10

At J.Crew Group (JCG) we aim to pay competitively for our company’s size and industry. The base salary offered will take into account internal equity and may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region of work premises, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The base salary is just one component of J.Crew Group’s total rewards strategy that also includes the opportunity for bonus, benefits and perks.

We are committed to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and welcome applicants of all backgrounds. JCG is proud to provide equal opportunity to all associates and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin or citizenship, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, protected physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation or any other protected basis under applicable law.

Seniorities & Employment

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Part-time
• Job function: Other
• Industries: Retail Apparel and Fashion

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