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Visual Merchandising Associate Jobs in Union, NJ

Uniqlo

Visual Stylist (Temp)

New York, NY · On-site

$39 - $44/hr

Other duties as assigned by supervisor Qualifications: * 3 - 4 years retail visual merchandising or Styling experience * BFA and or Associates Degree in fashion design * BA in visual/fashion design ...

Crate & Barrel Holdings

Visual Associate

Paramus, NJ · On-site

Execute and maintain the visual merchandising standards of the sales floor to engage customers and associates with the product * Assist with ensuring product and displays on the sales floor are ...

Crateandbarrel

Visual Associate

Paramus, NJ

Execute and maintain the visual merchandising standards of the sales floor to engage customers and associates with the product * Assist with ensuring product and displays on the sales floor are ...

Fastretailing

Visual Stylist (Temp)

New York, NY · On-site

$39 - $44/hr

Other duties as assigned by supervisor Qualifications: * 3 - 4 years retail visual merchandising or Styling experience * BFA and or Associates Degree in fashion design * BA in visual/fashion design ...

KOHLS

Part-Time Store Merchandising Associate

Holmdel, NJ · On-site

$16 - $23.10/hr

Execute store merchandising standards following merchandise and visual guidelines for product ... Support and partner with other associates on merchandising incoming product All associate roles at ...

Dufry

Merchandising & Brand Manager

Newark, NJ · On-site

$80K - $95K/yr

This role ensures stores maintain exceptional brand standards, visual merchandising, and product ... Develops and delivers brand-specific training programs for store associates, focusing on product ...

Dufry

Merchandising & Brand Manager

Newark, NJ

$80K - $95K/yr

This role ensures stores maintain exceptional brand standards, visual merchandising, and product ... Develops and delivers brand-specific training programs for store associates, focusing on product ...

ALO

Visual Lead - Willowbrook Mall

Wayne, NJ · On-site

Maintains strategic product presentation and merchandising by ensuring product recovery, restock ... Use company performance tools to evaluate each operations associate and provide constant feedback ...

ALO

Visual Lead - Soho

New York, NY · On-site

$24 - $28/hr

Maintains strategic product presentation and merchandising by ensuring product recovery, restock ... Use company performance tools to evaluate each operations associate and provide constant feedback ...

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How much do visual merchandising associate jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 12, 2026, the average hourly pay for visual merchandising associate in Union, NJ is $27.54, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $21.30 and $36.49 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a visual merchandising associate, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Visual Merchandising Associate, you need a keen eye for design, strong spatial awareness, and experience in retail or visual merchandising, often with a related degree or certification. Familiarity with planogram software, inventory management systems, and basic graphic design tools is typically required. Creativity, attention to detail, and effective communication are essential soft skills for collaborating with team members and implementing visually appealing displays. These skills ensure that product presentations attract customers, drive sales, and maintain the brand's visual standards in a competitive retail environment.

What is a visual merchandising associate?

Visual Merchandising Associates are retail professionals responsible for creating attractive product displays and layouts in stores to enhance the shopping experience and drive sales. They collaborate with store managers and other teams to implement visual strategies, ensuring products are presented in a way that aligns with brand standards and seasonal themes. Their duties include arranging merchandise, setting up promotional displays, and maintaining an organized, visually appealing store environment. Visual Merchandising Associates use creativity and attention to detail to influence customer behavior and highlight key products.

What is the difference between Visual Merchandising Associate vs Retail Sales Associate?

AspectVisual Merchandising AssociateRetail Sales Associate
Primary RoleDesigns and arranges product displays to attract customersAssists customers, processes sales, and maintains store appearance
Skills & CertificationsCreativity, knowledge of visual display standards, sometimes fashion or design backgroundCustomer service, sales techniques, product knowledge
Work EnvironmentDesign areas, retail stores, visual display zonesSales floor, customer service areas
Industry UsageFashion, retail, department storesAll retail sectors

While both roles work within retail environments, a Visual Merchandising Associate focuses on creating appealing displays to enhance store aesthetics and attract customers. In contrast, a Retail Sales Associate primarily engages with customers directly to drive sales and provide service. Understanding these differences helps job seekers identify the right career path within retail settings.

What are some common challenges faced by visual merchandising associates, and how can they be addressed?

Visual Merchandising Associates often face challenges such as tight deadlines for resetting displays, limited floor space, and adapting to frequent changes in promotional themes or inventory. Success in this role requires strong organizational skills, adaptability, and close collaboration with store management and sales teams to ensure displays are both visually appealing and promote key products. Staying updated on current retail trends and maintaining open communication with colleagues can help overcome these obstacles and contribute to an engaging shopping environment.

Are visual merchandising associates well paid?

Visual merchandising associates typically earn an hourly wage that varies by location and experience, with median pay around minimum wage to slightly above, and some positions offering bonuses or commissions. Salaries can increase with experience, specialized skills, or working for larger retailers, but overall compensation is generally moderate compared to other retail roles.
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Infographic showing various Visual Merchandising Associate job openings in Union, NJ as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 71% Full Time, 25% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 95% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $57,283 per year, or $27.5 per hour.

Associate, Visual Merchandising - 57th Street Flagship Boutique

Chanel

New York, NY • On-site

$28 - $31/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 14 days ago

CHANEL rating

7.9

Company rating: 7.9 out of 10

Based on 20 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

Associate, Visual Merchandising
At CHANEL, we are focused on creating an inclusive culture that nurtures personal growth, contributing to collective progress. We believe the uniqueness of each individual increases the diversity, complementarity, and effectiveness of our teams. We strongly encourage your application, as we value the perspective, experience, and potential you could bring to CHANEL.
About the role:
The primary responsibility of this role is to maintain the brand image in the Boutique, elevating the client experience and facilitating the selling process. They will report directly to the Boutique Director with a dotted line to the Regional Visual Merchandising (VM) Manager.
What impact you can create at CHANEL:
  • Expedite the selling process for Fashion Advisor's by being readily available to change mannequins, pull and replenish items from selling floor, make substitutions on displays when product is needed for clients, etc.

  • Be the point of contact for the store when VM Lead is on other projects, during corporate holidays and on weekends

  • Support Operations team with product prep work for floor moves and collection launches, including P Touching display items

  • Update digital photo files for VM maintenance purposes as changes are made

  • Keep documentation of window items current (SKU, price, size, etc.) for selling team's reference

  • Assist in implementation of events, Sale, seasonal installs, corporate events and other business driving initiatives in the Boutique

  • Communicate effectively with boutique selling team and management

  • Work independently with minimal supervision

You are energized by:
  • The history and heritage of The House of CHANEL

  • People leadership and development

  • Fostering a meaningful client experience centered around inclusion and connection

  • Building collaborative partnerships and relationships

  • Being comfortable in the middle of complexity and ambiguity

  • Multi-tasking within projects in a dynamic, fast paced environment

  • Creativity and innovation by testing, learning, and taking new risks

  • Appreciation for art, beauty, and luxury

What you will bring to the team:
  • Ability to thrive in a team environment and work collaboratively

  • Understanding of, and passion for client experience

  • Excellent communication skills

  • Foreign language skills are preferred but not required

  • Passion for the House of CHANEL, its history, product offerings, and commitment to social and cultural initiatives

  • Curiosity and desire to learn and grow professionally within the world of CHANEL

Position Logistics:
  • Minimum 2 years of related experience

  • Basic knowledge of retail operations, display and merchandising

  • Experience in basic computer software and digital photography

  • Minimum associate degree, preferably in a Fashion related major

  • Ability to work on a ladder; be willing and able to lift 30 - 40 lb.

  • Able to move heavy items - may include overhead lifting, pulling, and pushing of items up to 25 lbs.

  • A flexible schedule with the ability to work late nights, weekends, and some holidays

  • Front of House Fashion: Full-time in-store and in-person presence required to support client sales and client service deliver elevated client service to drive business results

*Chanel, Inc. reserves the right to edit, change, or make exceptions on designations where circumstances where deemed appropriate.
What skills you will learn:
(This is best leveraged for internal job posting to best attract internal talents)
  • Exposure to multiple boutique business functions and categories

  • Growth in additional business and functional areas of the retail business

  • Opportunity to collaborate and succeed as a team with colleagues and cross-functionally

  • Further grow and develop your skill set with thoughtful career development workshops and self-directed learning modules

Compensation:
  • The anticipated base salary range for this position is $28/hour through $31/hour. Base salary is one component of the total compensation for this position. Other forms of variable pay [may/will] be offered for this position. Other components [may/will] include bonus potential, benefits, and/or perks.

Benefits and Perks:
  • Wellbeing resources include dedicated paid time off for wellbeing (Wellbeing Days in Retail) and a Wellbeing fund

  • Family and care giving benefits (inclusive of parental leave, fertility support, MilkStork, and Care.com Membership)

  • Generous paid time off policies to include vacation, holiday, sick and volunteer days

  • 401K and other incentives

  • Robust healthcare offerings; medical, dental, vision, MDLIVE (virtual care), One Medical, Flexible Spending Accounts (Health Care & Dependent Care), Health Savings Account and Employee Assistance Program

  • Life insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Health Advocate, International Business Travel Accident & Medical, and Commuter Transit & Parking

ONLY FOR INTERNAL POSTING AS NEEDED:
  • This role is considered critical in terms of skills, capabilities and preparedness needed. Hence, this is a role that has been discussed throughout regular cycles of people development and succession planning discussions. As a result, a few candidates are likely in discussions and advancing through the recruitment process. However, we still encourage your interest and application as we commit to a fair, objective, and developmental process for all.

Additional Information:
CHANEL is a private company whose values are grounded in creating the conditions for people to perform at their best and feel fulfilled and confident in their work. We offer a unique work environment where individuals are encouraged to better understand the brand, the business, and motivations, so that together we can unlock the possibilities of growth. This is reflected in:
Diversity and Inclusion:
  • At CHANEL, we are intentional in promoting Diversity & Inclusion. We foster respect, empathy and dignity for all. We believe strongly that the diversity of our people across the full spectrum of human differences is essential to our organisation and the connections we have with each other and our clients.

  • We offer Employee Resource Groups in the US that are voluntary, open to all, employee-led groups formed around a shared identity or lived experience, whose aim is to foster a diverse, inclusive, and equitable community aligned with the values and missions of the communities they support.

CHANEL Community:
  • CHANEL Community empowers our employees to channel their passions, talents and sense of purpose to contribute to and learn from our communities.

  • Employees are encouraged to take time off annually to volunteer through CHANEL Community. CHANEL also matches employee donations to select charitable organizations.

Sustainability:
  • CHANEL Mission 1.5° is our climate action plan. It is focused on transforming the business in line with the ambitions of the Paris Agreement on climate change to limit the average global mean temperature increase to 1.5 degrees Celsius above preindustrial levels.

  • Employees are encouraged to contribute to our US Sustainability efforts at the corporate level and within the divisions, through organized taskforces and initiatives.

Arts and Culture:
  • We are committed to extending our legacy of cultural engagement. Global support includes the CHANEL Culture Fund, which supports a select group of leading art culture institutions across the globe, and the CHANEL Next Prize for the next generation of creative talent. US support currently includes Annual sponsorship of the MoMA film program, Tribeca Film Festival programs and Through Her Lens, Support of the Academy Gold Fellowship for Women and Sponsorship of the BAAND Together Dance Festival at Lincoln Center.

Fondation CHANEL:
  • Since 2011, Fondation CHANEL's mission is for women and girls to be free to shape their own destiny. Through multi-year partnerships with financial and technical support, Fondation CHANEL is committed to improving the safety and autonomy of women and adolescent girls around the world, impacting over a million women and girls in its first 10 years.

  • For more information, please navigate to the Fondation CHANEL website here.

Career and Leadership Development:
  • We have dedicated in-house teams focused on supporting the onboarding of employees,developing leadership skills via custom programs like Imagine CHANEL People, Heart of Leadership and group and individual coaching, and blended online and live classes offered on our Bloom platform and by skilled trainers, such as Shape Your Career, to develop career building skills.

*CHANEL, Inc. benefits and perks are dependent on eligibility and subject to modification by CHANEL at any time.

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