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Summary
The Visual Specialist is responsible for creating and contributing to visual strategies that will evolve the retail experience, support Brand Equity and ensure customer-centric storytelling that translates across our stores. Collaborates with cross-functional teams (i.e. Creative Marketing, Merchants and Visual Communications) to ensure optimal profitability and in-store experience. Responsible for supporting the development and execution of seasonal floorsets and tests from initial concept to in-store delivery.
Responsibilities
Supports the visual merchandising team by helping to story tell brand elevating visual merchandising presentations to drive traffic and conversion.
Implements creative concepts, seasonal floor sets, product launches, tests, and other special projects.
Assists and prioritizes multiple projects for the Visual Manager to meet all visual/marketing milestones.
Delivers consistent innovative and merchandising solutions that improve the in-store experience, drive traffic, and meets Brand objectives.
Collaborates with merchants to bring product assortments to life and ensure cross-functional alignment
Stays current with fashion, beauty, interior, and competitive trends via market patterning to create new and innovative thinking.
Visits stores to understand the customer needs in order to identify go-forward opportunities.
80% of job responsibility will require virtual store design programing and developing in-store visual merchandising for select store formats.
Qualifications & Experience
2-4 years of experience in visual merchandising
Experience delivering in fast environment with attention to detail, ability to multi-task and prioritize
Ability to understand and implement product positioning strategies
Strong Communication and presentation skills
Experienced in Window operating system, working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, and experience using IWD merchandising software or equivalent
Education
Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion Merchandising or Art; or a combination of equivalent education and experience
Core Competencies
Lead with Curiosity & Humility
Build High Performing Teams for Today & Tomorrow
Influence & Inspire with Vision & Purpose
Observe, Engage & Connect
Strive to Achieve Operational Excellence
Deliver Business Results
Benefits
Bath & Body Works associates are the heart of our business. That’s why we're proud to offer benefits that empower you to Dream Bigger & Live Brighter. Benefits for eligible associates include:
Robust medical, pharmacy, dental and vision coverage. Plus, access to our onsite wellness center and pharmacy located at the Columbus, OH home office.
401k with company match and Associate Stock Purchase with discount
No-cost mental health and wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Opportunity for paid time off and paid parental leave. Plus, access to family and lifestyle programs including a family building benefit, childcare discounts, and home, auto and pet insurance.
Tuition reimbursement and scholarship opportunities for post-secondary education programs
40% merchandise discount and gratis that encourages you to come back to your senses!
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The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.
We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with arrest records, conviction records, or other criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of any applicable state and local laws. Please see links: Los Angeles Fair Chance In Hiring Ordinance, Philadelphia Fair Chance Law, San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
We are an equal opportunity action employer. We do not make employment decisions based on an individual’s race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status, and we comply with all laws concerning nondiscriminatory employment practices. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for associates and job applicants with disabilities. Our management team is dedicated to ensuring fulfillment of this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, associate activities and general treatment during employment. We only hire individuals authorized for employment in the United States.
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Schedule: Full-time
Shift: Day Job
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