Visual Merchandising Specialist Job at Lululemon Athletica in San Antonio

Job Overview

Visual Merchandising Specialist | Quarry Market – lululemon. 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’ experiences. It implements key product stories, product placement strategies, and sell-through strategies by managing merchandise changes as well as 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

• 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 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.

Qualifications & Experience

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, schedules 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 (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; 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 color theory, visual display composition, and styling/placement techniques
• Collaboration and Teamwork: Works productively with and supports others to achieve goals
• Attention to Detail: Is careful about detail and thorough in completing tasks
• Self-Leadership: Takes personal responsibility and inspires others to buy-in
• Adaptability/Agility: Navigates uncertainty, can change priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Interactive Communication: Conveys information effectively while interacting with others

Work Context

• 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) and may require bending, reaching, stretching, and using ladders

Compensation & Benefits

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. The base pay offered is based on market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and internal equity. Employees in this position are eligible for a competitive bonus program, subject to eligibility requirements.

At lululemon, investing in our people is a top priority. We believe that when life works, work works. Other components of our total rewards offerings include support of career development, wellbeing, and personal growth:

• 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 eligibility requirements. The Company reserves the right to alter these programs at any time without advance notice.

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 protected characteristics. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request. This policy applies to all practices related to recruitment, hiring, compensation, benefits, and terms of employment.

lululemon is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you would like someone from our team to contact you for individualized support, email accommodations@lululemon.com with the position title, location, and nature of your request.