Visual Associate, Part Time Flex, Brooklyn - West Elm Job at West Elm in New Yor

Overview

Visual Merchandiser supports the management team to achieve sales goals by delivering world‑class service and creating engaging customer experiences in West Elm’s Brooklyn store.

Responsibilities

• Create engaging experiences for customers by sharing expertise on styling, decorating, and entertaining.
• Seek out and promote innovative ways to make West Elm a neighborhood destination for inspiration.
• Interpret and execute visual inspiration to drive sales and convey the eclectic, creative, and modern spirit the brand.
• Ensure merchandising displays are visually compelling to drive sales.
• Model and coach associates on how to uphold visual standards.
• Promote the lifestyle and protect the image of the West Elm brand.
• Make the store a fun, inspirational neighborhood destination.
• Continually seek out inspiration, trends, and ways to elevate product, decorating, and styling expertise.
• Replenish the sales floor regularly and maintain visual presentation and displays.
• Execute floorset to reflect the inspiration, standards, and spirit of the directive within required timeframe.
• Foster an environment where all associates are treated fairly and with dignity and respect.
• Collaborate with the sales team by appreciating and valuing the talents and contributions of others.
• Be held accountable for brand competencies such as strategic agility, innovation, leadership, effective communication, self‑development, partnership building, customer focus, personal accountability, operations excellence, and execution.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in merchandising or visual role.
• 1–2 years of experience in home‑related design or visual merchandising preferred; specialty retail preferred.
• Effective communication, organization, and leadership skills.
• Proven ability to motivate and influence others through personal actions and examples.
• College degree preferred or equivalent work experience.

Physical Requirements

• Mobile on the sales floor for extended periods.
• Operate POS system.
• Lift and mobilize medium to large items up to 75 pounds with proper equipment and safety techniques.

Schedule and Pay

Part‑time flex associates must work a minimum of two regularly scheduled weekend shifts (Friday, Saturday, or Sunday) and two weekday shifts (Monday‑Thursday). Associates scheduled for 20+ hours weekly must maintain greater availability to meet business needs. Compensation ranges from $18.00–$19.00 per hour, depending on education, experience, and location.

Benefits

• Generous discount on all Williams‑Sonoma®, Inc. brands.
• 401(k) plan and other investment opportunities.
• Wellness program supporting physical, financial, and emotional health.
• Paid vacation and holiday schedule (full‑time).
• Health, dental, and vision insurance; same‑sex domestic partner benefits (full‑time).

EEO Statement

Williams‑Sonoma, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Williams‑Sonoma, Inc. will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and other applicable state or local laws.