Visual Merchandising Specialist | Westfield Topanga Job at lululemon in Los Ange

Overview

Job Title: Visual Merchandising Specialist

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Who We Are
Lululemon is an innovative performance apparel company for yoga, running, training, and other athletic pursuits. We focus on creating positive change to build a healthier, thriving future and 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’ experiences. The VM Specialist 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 needs. 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 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.

Job Requirements

Eligibility

• 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

Schedule/Availability

• The work schedule can vary based on store needs
• Shifts are typically scheduled: mornings, afternoons, evenings, weekends, and holidays
• During peak periods or special events, 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 a 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 in 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, and styling/placement techniques
• Collaboration and Teamwork: Works productively with others to achieve goals; seeks diverse perspectives
• Attention to Detail
• Self-Leadership
• Adaptability/Agility
• Interactive Communication

Work Context

• Work involves moving through the store, sometimes with bright lights and loud music in the front of house
• Work is performed as part of a team, sometimes independently, and may involve using computers or other devices
• Ability to move boxes, fixtures, and mannequins weighing up to 30 lbs (13.6 kg), and to bend, reach, stretch, or use ladders as needed

Compensation & Benefits Package

Base Pay Range: $22.50 - $25.89/hour (subject to minimum wage by location)

Target Bonus: $2.00/hour

Total Target Base Pay Range: $24.50 - $27.89/hour

Lululemon offers a pay-for-performance compensation structure and a competitive bonus program, with additional benefits and total rewards offerings subject to eligibility.

• 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
• Development course offerings
• People networks, mentorship programs, and leadership series

Note: Incentive programs, benefits, and perks have eligibility requirements. The company reserves the right to alter these programs at any time without notice.

Senioriry level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Marketing and Sales

Industries

• Retail