Visual Merchandising Stylist (San Francisco, CA)

Our Customer is an American worldwise clothing and accessories retailer, founded in 1969. Over the last 50 years, the company has grown from a single store to a global fashion business with seven brands. Their clothes are availabile in 90 countries worldwide through over 3,100 company-operated stores, almost 400 franchise stores, and e-commerce sites and is still growing.

We are seeking a Visual Merchandising Stylist on a contract basis to support their business needs. This role is on-site in San Francisco, CA (Waterfront/Market Street).

This individual is responsible for supporting the creation and execution of global visual directives to achieve compelling visual styling and displays in store. They digitally and physically style mannequins and create compelling displays in partnership with the visual merchandising team to execute the full-scale presentations of all product that has been developed through the line adoption process, while also managing the sample intake process. This role works closely with cross functional partners to gather data needed for monthly store sets, windows and front of store presentations. The Associate participates in all key product milestones for their division.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain a pulse on current and relevant market and visual styling trends focusing primarily on active but leaning into all aspects of styling
• Synthesize competitive styling trends, store experience themes, customer needs, and team creative brainstorms to create novel and useful updates to the store experience through visual displays.
• Manage the in-season sample process for their respective divisions.
• Proactively collaborate with cross functional partners and Visual Merchandising teams to support store set process—including outfitting and displays and prepare to present to internal teams.
• Create mannequin looks and displays for all divisions that enhance the seasonal brand point of view and are a complement to the visual merchandising presentation.
• Support brand big ideas and family moments by creating front of store and window mannequins pods in partnership with the Visual Merchandising team.
• Active involvement and operational efficiency during all store sets, through digital and physical outputs to achieve visual communication deliverables – ensure balanced workload, participate in divisional and cross-functional meetings as appropriate, regulate project timelines and ensure all deliverables are met
• Prepare written communication—including monthly style guides and event communication.
• Work with key cross-functional business partners (Design, Merchandising, and Stores) to support business objectives
• Actively support the omni brand styling and storytelling pov, ensuring that product stories and big ideas come to life creating a seamless customer experience.
• Manage competing priorities between digital and physical sample management and outfitting.
• Participate in detailed planning and execution of monthly window styling including elevation translations for various store types.
• Partner with peers to develop and share best practices in systems, processes, etc.
• Participate in special projects as needed
• Travel as needed

Qualifications:

• 1-2 years styling and or retail visual styling store experience
• Elevated fashion and styling sense with the ability to incorporate new fashion trends into projects
• Problem solver who is familiar with developing creative solutions
• Organization and time management skills with the ability to multi-task
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Computer skills preferred –Microsoft Office, InDesign
• Knowledge of emerging digital tools

We offer a competitive salary range for this position. Most candidates who join our team are hired at the median of this range, ensuring fair and equitable compensation based on experience and qualifications.

Contractor benefits are available through our 3rd Party Employer of Record (Availble upon completion of waiting period for eligible engagements) Benefits include: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k.

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.