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Visual Merchandise Assistant Jobs in Illinois (NOW HIRING)

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 ...

Kith

Visual Assistant

Chicago, IL

$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 ...

DTLR

Visual Merchandiser (Cincinnati)

Ohio, IL · On-site

$19/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Re-merchandise apparel and footwear setups, window presentations, in-store displays and point of ... and assist with executing visual directives. * Performs other duties as may be assigned.

Jack Flash

Retail Visual Merchandiser

Effingham, IL · On-site

  • Medical

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Support store managers and team members with merchandising best practices * Assist with general store operations as needed Qualifications * Previous retail, merchandising, or visual presentation ...

Jack Flash Stores

Retail Visual Merchandiser

Effingham, IL · On-site

$55K - $60K/yr

  • Medical

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Support store managers and team members with merchandising best practices * Assist with general store operations as needed Qualifications * Previous retail, merchandising, or visual presentation ...

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 ...

Saks OFF 5TH

Lead, Merchandising and Visual

Northbrook, IL · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

Strong understanding of visual presentation principles, including product placement, color theory ... Assist with product inventory and stock organization, ensuring the right merchandise is displayed ...

Saks OFF 5TH

Lead, Merchandising and Visual

Canton, IL · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

Strong understanding of visual presentation principles, including product placement, color theory ... Assist with product inventory and stock organization, ensuring the right merchandise is displayed ...

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What does a visual merchandise assistant do?

A Visual Merchandise Assistant supports the visual merchandising team in creating attractive product displays and layouts in retail stores. Their responsibilities include setting up window and in-store displays, assisting with the arrangement of merchandise, and ensuring that store visuals align with brand guidelines. They may also help with signage, promotional setups, and maintaining the overall aesthetic appeal of the store. This role is essential in drawing customers’ attention and enhancing their shopping experience.

What skills and qualifications are needed to be a visual merchandise assistant?

To thrive as a Visual Merchandise Assistant, you need a solid understanding of visual merchandising principles, attention to detail, and typically a background in retail or design. Familiarity with planogram software, retail POS systems, and digital design tools like Adobe Creative Suite is commonly required. Creativity, teamwork, and strong communication skills help you effectively coordinate displays and collaborate with store staff. These skills ensure that merchandise is presented in a visually appealing way that boosts sales and enhances the customer shopping experience.

How does a visual merchandise assistant collaborate with store teams to implement displays?

Visual Merchandise Assistants regularly work alongside store managers and sales associates to ensure that visual displays align with current promotions and brand standards. They may receive direction from a Visual Merchandiser or Visual Manager and are responsible for executing layout changes, updating signage, and maintaining display quality. Collaboration is key, as they often coordinate with inventory and sales staff to access products and gather feedback about customer responses to displays. This teamwork ensures that the store environment remains engaging and drives sales.

What is the difference between Visual Merchandise Assistant vs Visual Merchandiser?

AspectVisual Merchandise AssistantVisual Merchandiser
ResponsibilitiesSupports display setup, assists with product placement, maintains visual standardsDesigns and implements visual displays, plans store layouts, develops visual concepts
Required SkillsBasic knowledge of visual display, teamwork, attention to detailCreative skills, design knowledge, project management
Work EnvironmentRetail stores, assisting in visual setupHeadquarters or store environments, focusing on display planning
QualificationsHigh school diploma, some retail or visual display experienceExperience in visual design, often a degree in design or related field

The Visual Merchandise Assistant supports the visual team by helping set up displays and maintaining visual standards, while the Visual Merchandiser takes a lead role in designing and planning visual layouts. Both roles require an eye for aesthetics, but the assistant focuses on execution and support, whereas the merchandiser handles creative planning and strategy.

Is visual merchandise assistant well paid?

The salary of a visual merchandise assistant varies by location and experience but generally ranges from $10 to $20 per hour. Entry-level positions may pay closer to minimum wage, while experienced assistants or those working in high-end retail can earn higher wages. Compensation often includes benefits such as employee discounts and flexible schedules.

What are the most commonly searched types of Visual Merchandise jobs in Illinois?

The most popular types of Visual Merchandise jobs in Illinois are:

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Visual Assistant

Kith

Chicago, IL • On-site

$19 - $20/hr

Full-time

Posted 8 days ago

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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