Full Time Retail Visual Associate - Great Mall

Salary: $23.00 / hour Milpitas, CA Position Overview: Reporting to the Visual Manager, the Visual Associate provides solutions to store specific visual and merchandising challenges using brand standards and corporate visual guidelines to maintain brand integrity. The Visual Associate adapts corporate visual direction based on individual store need and inventory levels and drives sales through strategic merchandise placement and compelling displays. Key Responsibilities: Provide a consistent customer experience by maintaining brand standards for visual presentation, cleanliness and organization throughout the store. Ensure all merchandise is represented on the floor in full size runs and proper signage is present. Partner with management to prepare for and implement seasonal merchandising presentations and new visual merchandising initiatives. Partner with store management team to monitor merchandise sell through and replenishment utilizing sales reports. Create visually appealing and brand appropriate displays to drive sell through and react to the needs of the business in the store. Adjust lighting to highlight merchandise and displays per company standard. Pro-actively manage customer needs and exceed expectations by utilizing the U.N.I.Q.L.O. service standard, following the Uniqlo Fundamental Principles and saying the 6 standard phrases. Provide product and brand knowledge to employees and customers. Follow all company policy and procedure & notify management of any infractions Assist management to identify and resolve issues in the store. Support store team to meet and exceed sales goals. Assist with special projects as assigned by management Required Skills and Abilities: Ability to create compelling visual presentations according to company guidelines and brand standards. Ability to drive sales through effective merchandise placement and display. Excellent eye for detail Ability to offer solutions to store specific visual and merchandising challenges using brand standards and HQ direction as a guideline Ability to identify potential visual merchandising opportunities and provide creative solutions. Ability to work within teams and create partnerships Demonstrated ability to prioritize multiple tasks and work with a sense of urgency. Physical Requirements: Ability to effectively communicate with customers and store personnel Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs Ability to stand for long periods of time, read computer terminals, push, pull or move objects of at least 25 pounds Ability to effectively maneuver around sales floor and stockroom by repetitive bending, twisting, stooping, squatting, and climbing Full-Time Availability Requirements: Average 32 or more hours per week based on business seasonality. Restrictions on availability are limited to three (3) days with only one (1) restriction permitted Friday-Sunday (religious exemptions will be consider ed). Of the three (3) restrictions permitted at least one (1) restriction must be time-based . Both days off must be within the same workweek (Monday – Sunday). All full-time employees must be available for a minimum of a 5-day workweek. Open ability to work a flexible schedule that meets the business needs, including evenings and weekends. Experience: Minimum one (1) year in retail Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision coverage 401k plan - 100% match on the first 3% you contribute, 50% on the next 2% you contribute Paid parental leave Fertility benefits, including IVF Life insurance Short-term and long-term disability insurance HSA/FSA options Employee Assistance Program Vacation & Personal Time Off Sick & Wellness Time Off 30% Employee Merchandise Discount Commuter benefits ... and more! NOTICE FOR CALIFORNIA JOB APPLICANTS AND EMPLOYEES For information regarding how we handle your personal information and to exercise your rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act, please see our Privacy Policy at The Company is committed to equal pay initiatives and will not ask candidates for their current or past salary. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Fast Retailing does not discriminate against applicants or employees because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status, disability, age, citizenship, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or because of any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state or local law.