lululemon is hiring: Visual Merchandising Specialist | Boulder Contract 3MO in B
lululemon, Boulder, CO, United States, 80301
Overview
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 Visual Merchandising 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 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.
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 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 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
Assets (nice to have)
- 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: Food safety and/or liquor service certification
What We Look For
- Inclusion & Diversity: Creates/supports an inclusive environment that values 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
- Self-Leadership: Takes personal responsibility and inspires others
- Adaptability/Agility
- Interactive Communication
Work Context
- Working in a store environment with varying lighting and music; move through the store as part of a team or independently, using a computer or other devices
- Physical requirements: moving boxes, fixtures, and mannequins up to 30 lbs; bending, reaching, and using ladders as needed
Compensation & Benefits
Base Pay Range: $21.00 - $24.16/hour
Target Bonus: $2.00/hour
Total Target Base Pay Range: $23.00 - $26.16/hour
lululemon’s compensation offerings are pay-for-performance and may vary by location and experience. Eligible for a competitive bonus program where applicable.
- 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 and mentorship programs
Note: Benefits and perks have eligibility requirements and may change.
Seniority level
- Entry level
Employment type
- Full-time
Job function
- Marketing and Sales
- Industries: Retail