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Assistant Visual Merchandiser Jobs in Aurora, IL

Kith

Visual Assistant

Chicago, IL · On-site

$19 - $20/hr

They partner with not only the Visual Merchandiser, but all Managers to best drive overall business through visual merchandising. The Visual Assistant assists in product knowledge education and ...

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Kith

Visual Assistant

Chicago, IL · On-site

$19 - $20/hr

They partner with not only the Visual Merchandiser, but all Managers to best drive overall business through visual merchandising. The Visual Assistant assists in product knowledge education and ...

New

AKIRA

Visual Merchandiser - Orland Park Mall

Orland Park, IL · On-site

$20 - $25/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

AKIRA - Visual Merchandiser In 2002, AKIRA opened the doors to its first women's clothing boutique ... in to assist as needed. * Perform upkeep during visual changes, including cleaning, dusting ...

AKIRA

Visual Merchandiser - Orland Park Mall

Orland Park, IL · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

AKIRA - Visual Merchandiser In 2002, AKIRA opened the doors to its first women's clothing boutique ... in to assist as needed. * Perform upkeep during visual changes, including cleaning, dusting ...

Steve Madden

Store Assistant Manager

Aurora, IL · On-site

$15.75 - $21.25/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Store Assistant Manager (F/T) The Store Assistant Manager is responsible for working with the Store ... Partner with the Store Manager to implement visual merchandising directives to maintain the company ...

Steve Madden

Store Assistant Manager

Aurora, IL · On-site

$15.75 - $21.25/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... visual merchandising directives to maintain the company's brand strategies. • Ensure appropriate replenishment of merchandise on the selling floor. • Partner with the Store Manager to ensure ...

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How much do assistant visual merchandiser jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 13, 2026, the average hourly pay for assistant visual merchandiser in Aurora, IL is $19.88, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.75 and $20.14 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an assistant visual merchandiser, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Assistant Visual Merchandiser, you need a keen eye for design, creativity, and a basic understanding of retail principles, often supported by a diploma or coursework in visual merchandising or related fields. Familiarity with design tools like Adobe Creative Suite and retail management systems is typically required. Strong teamwork, communication, and organizational skills help you collaborate with store staff and execute display plans efficiently. These skills and qualities ensure visually appealing displays that attract customers and drive sales in fast-paced retail environments.

How to become an assistant visual merchandiser with no experience?

To become an assistant visual merchandiser with no experience, focus on developing an understanding of retail displays, basic design principles, and visual presentation skills. Gaining experience through internships, volunteering, or entry-level retail positions can help build relevant skills, and learning tools like Adobe Photoshop or Canva can be beneficial. Demonstrating creativity, attention to detail, and a willingness to learn are important for entry into this role.

What does an assistant visual merchandiser do?

An Assistant Visual Merchandiser helps create attractive store displays and layouts to enhance the customer shopping experience and boost sales. They work closely with Visual Merchandisers and store teams to implement design concepts, arrange products, and ensure displays are well-maintained. Their duties may involve setting up window displays, organizing product placements, and assisting in seasonal or promotional changes throughout the store.
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Infographic showing various Assistant Visual Merchandiser job openings in Aurora, IL as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 74% Full Time, 20% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 3% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 98% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $41,349 per year, or $19.9 per hour.

Visual Assistant

Kith

Chicago, IL • On-site

$19 - $20/hr

Full-time

Posted 3 days ago

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Job description

ABOUT THE ROLE
Location: KITH Chicago
Status: Full-time
Compensation: $19/20 hr
Position Summary:
The Visual Assistant works to support the store's Visual Merchandiser. They assist in product imagery and presentation, as directed by the Visual Merchandiser. The Visual Assistant continuously ensures the store is meeting all brand standards. They partner with not only the Visual Merchandiser, but all Managers to best drive overall business through visual merchandising. The Visual Assistant assists in product knowledge education and teaching the brand's visual standards to the store team.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Primary Responsibilities:
  • Maximize the space and layout of the store based on give SKU management.
  • Conceptualize new and fresh visual ideas.
  • Assist the Visual Merchandiser in daily/weekly floor moves.
  • Assist in merchandising windows, installations, and releases.
  • Prepare daily arrivals of new/replenishment product.
  • Prepare any/all upcoming releases.
  • Work closely with the Visual Merchandiser/Store Management to ensure all displays are sale floor-ready, and positioned properly on the hanger.
  • Efficiently communicate any Visual needs/opportunities with Visual Merchandiser and Store Management.
  • Assist in the execution of weekly floor moves, as directed by the Visual Merchandiser.
  • Assist store management team with housekeeping responsibilities including but not limited to, dusting, sweeping, collection of trash, and other tasks traditionally associated with standard retail operations.

Special Projects/Tasks:
  • Efficiently assist in the execution of any cycle counts, physical inventories or other inventory management task(s) as required by the business
  • Travel to support other stores, as required by the business

REQUIREMENTS
Availability:
  • Open & flexible availability, including but not limited to evenings, overnights, and weekends as well as Holidays.
  • Availability to consistently work weekends, special projects, drops/releases or as the business' needs require.

Experience:
  • 6+ months in a visual merchandising role
  • 6+ months of retail/apparel experience
  • 6+ months in a customer facing role

Skills/Abilities:
  • Ability to multi-task and efficiently manage multiple projects at once
  • Thorough communication and proper delegation of task(s) a responsibilities
  • Ability to lift and move 25lbs.
  • Ability to perform standard tasks that are related to retail operations including but not limited to, bending, twisting, and climbing ladders/step stools.
  • Ability to stand and walk for prolonged periods of time.

WHO YOU ARE
Professional Characteristics:
  • Keen eye for details
  • Learns and adjust quickly
  • Open to feedback

Personal Characteristics:
  • Creative
  • Reliable
  • Goal oriented

WHO WE ARE
Established in 2011 in New York City, Kith is a lifestyle brand and specialty retailer that offers seasonal collections of men's, women's and children's apparel, accessories and footwear through a distinct lens of personal storytelling. Kith embodies a multi-faceted lifestyle, with uncompromising detail to fabrication and design. Led by Founder, CEO and Creative Director Ronnie Fieg, the brand is known globally for evoking nostalgia from a dynamic point of view, and working closely with a carefully selected set of best-in-class collaborators.
Kith operates 16 standalone boutiques around the world, and 3 shop-in-shops. Kith Treats, conceived from Fieg's childhood love for cereal, operates in 10 locations, as well as Sadelle's at Kith restaurants in Paris, Miami Design District, Toronto and Seoul.
The Kinnect Foundation, a non-profit established and operated by Kith, is a non-profit devoted to creating positive change through education, community and social impact.
Kith is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Kith welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request from candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
All career opportunities offered by Kith are fully on site, and if contacted, all email communication will come from a kith.com or kithnyc.com email address. Please note that any correspondence from an alternative email domain, or offering any work type other than full on-site, is fraudulent.

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