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AKIRA Visual Operations Manager In 2002, AKIRA opened the doors to its first women's clothing boutique in Chicago. Since then, the company has extended its reach to 40+ stores across the United ...

AKIRA Visual Operations Manager In 2002, AKIRA opened the doors to its first women's clothing boutique in Chicago. Since then, the company has extended its reach to 40+ stores across the United ...

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AKIRA Visual Operations Manager In 2002, AKIRA opened the doors to its first women's clothing boutique in Chicago. Since then, the company has extended its reach to 40+ stores across the United ...

AKIRA Visual Operations Manager In 2002, AKIRA opened the doors to its first women's clothing boutique in Chicago. Since then, the company has extended its reach to 40+ stores across the United ...

AKIRA - Visual Merchandiser In 2002, AKIRA opened the doors to its first women's clothing boutique ... Strong organizational agility, time management skills, and clear, effective communication.

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AKIRA Store Manager In 2002, AKIRA opened the doors to its first women's clothing boutique in ... visual presentation aligned with AKIRA standards. * Upholding and enforcing all AKIRA policies with ...

AKIRA - Area Manager In 2002, AKIRA opened the doors to its first women's clothing boutique in ... Maintain top-tier store presentation, visual standards, inventory practices, and customer service ...

AKIRA Store Manager In 2002, AKIRA opened the doors to its first women's clothing boutique in ... visual presentation aligned with AKIRA standards. * Upholding and enforcing all AKIRA policies with ...

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AKIRA Store Manager In 2002, AKIRA opened the doors to its first women's clothing boutique in ... visual presentation aligned with AKIRA standards. * Upholding and enforcing all AKIRA policies with ...

AKIRA Store Manager In 2002, AKIRA opened the doors to its first women's clothing boutique in ... visual presentation aligned with AKIRA standards. * Upholding and enforcing all AKIRA policies with ...

AKIRA Store Manager In 2002, AKIRA opened the doors to its first women's clothing boutique in ... visual presentation aligned with AKIRA standards. * Upholding and enforcing all AKIRA policies with ...

Store Sales Manager In 2002, AKIRA opened the doors to its first women's clothing boutique in ... Ensuring store operations and visual presentation are up to AKIRA's standards * Upholding and ...

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AKIRA Store Manager In 2002, AKIRA opened the doors to its first women's clothing boutique in ... visual presentation aligned with AKIRA standards. * Upholding and enforcing all AKIRA policies with ...

AKIRA Store Manager In 2002, AKIRA opened the doors to its first women's clothing boutique in ... visual presentation aligned with AKIRA standards. * Upholding and enforcing all AKIRA policies with ...

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Do workers at Akira get paid breaks?

No. Most people don’t get paid breaks.
100% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.
Based on data from 8 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and April 2026.

Does Akira pay people when they’re sick?

No. Most people don’t get paid when they’re sick.
88% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 8 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and March 2026.

How far ahead of time do people find out their work schedule?

Most people find out their schedule less than four weeks ahead of time.
  • 44% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts one week or less ahead of time.
  • 33% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts two weeks ahead of time.
  • 22% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts three weeks ahead of time.
  • 0% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts four weeks or more ahead of time.

Based on data from 9 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and April 2026.

Do workers at Akira worry about hours?

Some people worry about getting enough hours.
63% of people report they worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 8 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and April 2026.

Do Akira workers get to choose the shifts they work?

Most people get to choose which shifts they work.
67% report that they have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 9 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and April 2026.

How easy is it for Akira workers to change shifts?

Some people find it hard to change shifts.
67% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.
Based on data from 6 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2025 and March 2026.

How easy is it to get time off at Akira?

Some people find it hard to get time off.
40% of people report it’s hard to get time off.
Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2025 and April 2026.

Do Akira managers change schedules at the last minute?

Some managers change people’s schedules at the last minute.
63% of people say their manager changes their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 8 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and April 2026.

Do jobs at Akira spill into time workers aren’t paid for?

Rarely. The job doesn't usually spill into unpaid time.
20% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and April 2026.

How easy is it to take sick days at Akira?

Most people find it easy to take sick days.
67% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 6 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and April 2026.

Do people at Akira feel treated with respect by their managers?

Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
83% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 6 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and April 2026.

Do people at Akira get to take their breaks without interruption?

Most people get breaks without interruption.
78% of people report that they get to take their breaks without interruption.
Based on data from 9 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and April 2026.

Is it stressful to work at Akira?

Most people feel stressed out here.
78% of people say they often feel stressed out at work.
Based on data from 9 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and April 2026.

Do people at Akira enjoy their jobs?

Most people enjoy their job.
86% of people report they enjoy their job.
Based on data from 7 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and April 2026.

Do people at Akira recommend working with their team?

Only some people recommend working with their team.
56% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 9 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and April 2026.

Do people get enough training when they start at Akira?

Most people got enough training when they started.
78% of people report they got enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 9 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and April 2026.

Do people get support to advance at Akira?

Most people are given support to advance their career here.
In the last year, 71% of people report being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 7 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and March 2026.

Do people think Akira’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?

Most people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
83% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 6 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and March 2026.

Do workers feel well informed about how Akira is doing?

Most people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
83% of people feel that they are kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 6 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and March 2026.

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Visual Operations Manager - Yorktown

AKIRA

Lombard, IL • On-site

$20 - $25/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Re-posted 26 days ago


Akira rating

5.7

Company rating: 5.7 out of 10

Based on 9 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz


Job description

AKIRA Visual Operations Manager
In 2002, AKIRA opened the doors to its first women's clothing boutique in Chicago. Since then, the company has extended its reach to 40+ stores across the United States, as well as a thriving eCommerce business (shopAKIRA.com). AKIRA is extremely well-poised for sustained growth as we continue to build a nationally recognized brand.
AKIRA's culture has one very large, distinct difference from other high fashion competitors: Other-Worldly Customer Service and Fanatical, Obsessive Attention to the consumer's needs and desires. The core principle for all employees at AKIRA is to Act and Think Like an Owner, and this belief can be reflected across all areas of the company.
The Position: Visual Operations Manager
Position Overview:
As a Visual Manager, you oversee all visual and operational aspects of the store, leading a team of 4 to 20 individuals depending on size. This role combines creativity and strategy-you interpret sales data, design impactful displays, and craft visual stories that drive results. Success requires balancing artistry with analysis, taking decisive action through strategic merchandising to ensure both aesthetic appeal and sales performance.
Essential Functions:
  • Independently prioritize in-store merchandising tasks each day by assessing aesthetic needs, analyzing and incorporating weekly selling data
  • Effectively execute all in-store merchandising tasks according to company guidelines, including but not limited to: floor layout adjustments, floor moves, rack merchandising, table displays, wall displays, accessory displays, sales floor and window mannequin styling, promotional displays, etc.
  • Communicate regularly with store management staff to ensure merchandising is meeting the needs of the business and aiding in sales
  • Partner with the leadership team to ensure standards are being kept up throughout the store, and teach and participate in all tasks. Complete various cleaning tasks when changing displays (waxing racks, dusting tables, adjusting lighting after floor moves, etc.)
  • Complete daily and weekly visual and operations evaluations. Summarizing the merchandising tasks and looking forward to what's next to drive the business forward
  • Elevate the customer experience not only through the store environment visually, but also by supporting sales. Ensure customers are being delivered the AKIRA styling experience by connecting customers to stylists and supporting in running the floor, cash wrap, and fitting rooms to minimize wait times and get them in and out with a smile on their face
  • Support the Leadership team by participating in all functions of the business, including talent recruitment & performance management

Qualifications:
  • Minimum 2 years of experience in visual merchandising
  • Strong knowledge of fashion and current trends
  • Efficient and quick-paced, whether working independently or as part of a team
  • Willingness to work early mornings and/or occasional late nights
  • Excited to contribute to a dynamic and fun work environment
  • Excellent organizational, communication, and time-management skills
  • Flexible with scheduling, including extended hours when needed

Physical Requirements:
  • Move product, supplies and/or boxes repetitively; ability to push, pull, lift a maximum of 50 lbs. based on needs of the role
  • Ability to stand/walk for extended periods of time, including a 10-12 hour shift

Travel:
  • Open to occasional travel to support other stores

Benefits and Perks:
AKIRA offers competitive benefits for full-time employees, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Pet Insurance, Life, LTD, FSA/HSA/Dependent Care FSA, Flex Transit (CTA), 401(k), and a generous employee discount. We're committed to internal growth, providing meaningful development and career advancement opportunities.
Job Type: Full-Time
We are committed to fair and transparent compensation practices. Compensation for this position will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors. Additional compensation and benefits may also apply and will be discussed during the hiring process.
We may utilize AI-assisted and automated tools as part of the recruiting and hiring process. All employment decisions are made in compliance with applicable laws and without discrimination.
Department Retail Stores Role Visual Operations Manager Locations Yorktown Center in Lombard, IL Hourly salary $20 - $25 Employment type Full-time

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