Job summary
Job post source
This job is from a recruiting firm hiring for a separate company.
Job overview
The Visual Merchandising Specialist role involves creating and managing visual displays to enhance brand presentation and maximize sales in the retail fashion industry.
Responsibilities and impact
The specialist will develop monthly store sets, weekly visual displays, provide visual direction to field teams, support new store openings, coordinate with buyers on product flow, and collaborate with cross-functional partners to align visual tools with business strategies.
Compensation and benefits
The hourly rate is commensurate with experience, with no additional benefits explicitly mentioned.
Experience and skills
Candidates should have 3-5 years of visual merchandising and retail store experience, strong presentation skills, knowledge of merchandising strategies, and preferably retail management experience and a bachelor's degree.
Job location and travel
The position is located in City of Industry, CA, with a 6-month duration.
Company overview
WorkGenius Group is a technology-driven staffing platform that connects businesses with freelance professionals for project-based work, leveraging proprietary AI to match talent with client needs efficiently. The company generates revenue by charging clients for access to its curated talent pool and project management services, while also offering compliance and payroll solutions for freelance engagements. Founded in Germany and now operating internationally, WorkGenius has expanded through acquisitions such as JBC and Genuent, strengthening its presence in the US market. The company emphasizes transparency, scalability, and legal compliance in freelance hiring, making it a notable player in the evolving gig economy landscape. Candidates should be aware of its rapid growth, tech-centric approach, and commitment to reshaping flexible work.
How to land this job
Position your resume to highlight your 3-5 years of visual merchandising and retail store experience, emphasizing your ability to create compelling store sets and displays that boost sales and align with brand direction.
Focus on showcasing your proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite, your strong communication skills, and your experience collaborating with cross-functional teams to reflect the job’s core requirements.
Apply through multiple channels including WorkGenius Group's corporate careers page, LinkedIn job postings, and other reputable fashion retail job boards to maximize your application reach.
Connect on LinkedIn with current WorkGenius Group employees in the visual merchandising or retail operations divisions; use ice breakers like commenting on recent store openings or asking about their experience implementing merchandising strategies.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords such as 'visual merchandising,' 'store sets,' 'Adobe Creative Suite,' 'merchandising strategies,' and 'inventory management' to ensure it passes automated screenings.
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