Visual Merchandiser Jobs in Chicago, IL (NOW HIRING)

CREATIVITY IS OUR SUPERPOWER. It’s our heritage and it’s also our future. Because we don’t just make toys. We create innovative products and experiences that inspire fans, entertain audiences and develop children through play. Mattel is at its best when every member of our team feels respected, included, and heard—when everyone can show up as themselves and do their best work every day. We value and share an infinite range of ideas and voices that evolve and broaden our perspectives with a reach that extends into all our brands, partners, and suppliers 

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The Team: The American Girl Retail team is integral in providing lifetime memories to American Girl fans and their families. Our experiential retail stores provide shopping destinations like no other. This requires Innovation, Collaboration, and Execution from all who are a part of this division. Our in-store experiences range depending on location from Girl and Doll Salons, Full-Service Restaurants, Personal Shopping, Ear Piercing (Girl and Doll), hosting Parties/Celebrations to name a few. Expect a dynamic and fast-paced role where you get to make decisions that impact the team as well as our customers. 

The Opportunity: The Visual Merchandiser is located at the AG Retail Flagship Chicago location and reports directly to the Visual Manager. This position is responsible for new product launches and initiatives, seasonal floor sets, floor changes due to product availability, daily maintenance of product displays, and adherence to the organization's visual high standards. 

What Your Impact Will Be: 

• Assist Visual Leadership Team in the execution of display window changes, merchandise changes and planogram layouts, and graphic changes. 

• Create dynamic displays using dolls and complementary product.  Keep current on product knowledge. 

• Demonstrate flexibility in prioritizing tasks based on business need and to troubleshoot when product availability becomes an issue. 

• Maintain the overall visual and merchandising standards of the store consistent with the organization's vision of the brand. 

• Develop and maintain positive, cooperative relationships with staff, management, and corporate partners.  Provide assistance to customers as needed. 

• Stock merchandise when needed. 

What We’re Looking For: 

• 1 - 2 years of successful work experience in retail merchandising, retail, or related field which includes expertise in customer service, preferred. 

• Knowledge of general visual principles required with a strong emphasis on construction and detail. 

• Manual skills in doll styling, straight blade cutting, and minor assembly, preferred. 

• Ability to work independently and quickly within a team setting. 

• Ability to lift and push a minimum of 50 pounds. 

• Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including early mornings, late nights, weekends, and holidays. 

How We Work: 
 
American Girl is subsidiary of Mattel, a purpose driven company aiming to empower generations to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential. We live up to our purpose employing the following behaviors: 

• We collaborate: Being a part of Mattel means being part of one team with shared values and common goals. Every person counts and working closely together always brings better results. Partnership is our process and our collective capabilities is our superpower. 

• We innovate: At Mattel we always aim to find new and better ways to create innovative products and experiences. No matter where you work in the organization, you can always make a difference and have real impact. We welcome new ideas and value new initiatives that challenge conventional thinking. 

• We execute: We are a performance-driven company. We strive for excellence and are focused on pursuing best-in-class outcomes. We believe in accountability and ownership and know that our people are at their best when they are empowered to create and deliver results. 

Who We Are: 
 
American Girl is a premium brand for girls and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ:MAT, www.mattel.com), a leading global toy and family entertainment company and owner of one of the most iconic brand portfolios in the world. We engage consumers and fans through our franchise brands, including Barbie, Hot Wheels, Fisher-Price, American Girl, Thomas & Friends, UNO, Masters of the Universe, Matchbox, Monster High, MEGA and Polly Pocket, as well as other popular properties that we own or license in partnership with global entertainment companies. Our offerings include toys, content, consumer products, digital and live experiences. Our products are sold in more than 195 countries in collaboration with the world’s leading retail and ecommerce companies. 

Mattel is recognized as a Great Place to Work™ and as one of Fast Company’s Best Workplaces for Innovators in 2022. 
 
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Mattel is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer where we want you to bring your authentic self to work every day. We welcome all job seekers including minorities, females, veterans, military spouses, individuals with disabilities, and those of all sexual orientations and gender identities.