Visual Merchandiser, Chicago Apply
About rag & bone From our origins in New York in 2002, rag & bone was founded on a belief of uncompromising ideals: a commitment to doing things the right way, not the easy way. To making things that are as original as they are timeless. To being true to ourselves, even when that truth sets us apart from the mainstream. We still believe in the same principles we started with: the easy elegance of classic British tailoring, the authenticity of American workwear, and the originality of our home city, New York. As New Yorkers, community and authenticity have become synonymous with our brand. An inclusive environment at rag & bone upholds our original values by encouraging employee connection and empowering each individual to have a voice on policy, process, and collaboration for a more equitable future. Job Summary The Chicago Visual Merchandiser is responsible for the overall brand and product presentation within the Chicago Flagship location. The merchandiser will balance art and commerce by ensuring a consistent client experience, drive brand values, and promote product selling across the network. This position is a member of the visual merchandising department and reports into the Visual Merchandising Manager - Central. Requirements Execute and utilize visual merchandising to ensure a consistent client experience, drive brand values, and promote selling within Chicago Flagship location. Ensure that the store presentations are consistent to the global retail strategy, visual guidelines, window installations, and special projects. Consider localized market needs and variations. Supervise the store inventory levels, product delivery cadence schedule, and overall product ownership in partnership with store management. Manage the brand standards and store maintenance within the store at all times. Train and manage sales and support staff on the criteria. Develop and nurture partnerships with general, store, and stock managers to promote brand and sales driving VM presentations, taking store visibility, inventory, and merchandise productivity into accommodation. Manage communication to and from the store and HQ, including floor set planning, scheduling, and execution, new receipts and inventory levels, and special needs. Support VM Team and store team with other tasks when the store is set. Provide inclusive and photographic recaps to corresponding store and VM partnerships. Responsibilities Minimum 1 year in-store visual merchandising experience Excellent time management, multi-tasking, communication, and organizational skills Ability to work in a fast paced, high volume, high visibility environment Strong drive for results Acute attention to detail, accuracy, and follow-through Ability to work outside of regular business hours including early mornings and occasional weekends. Rules we live by | Rules you live by Be a Good Human - Be original, be authentic. Stand for diversity, equitability & inclusivity. Have No Fear - Innovate, solve problems Own Every Decision - Work together, get results Quality Matters - Not only with product but we see it in our people Make S**t Happen - Be disciplined, be competitive Benefits Paid Time Off Clothing Allowance Generous Employee Discount Paid Parental Leave Membership to Calm and access to other wellness benefits Medical, dental, vision and ancillary benefits 401k rag & bone is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer. No employee or applicant is discriminated against because of race, color, sex (including pregnancy), age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Hourly Pay Range $23-$25 USD
