Summary
The Associate, Visual Merchandising is responsible for maintaining the brand image and elevating the client experience at the 57th Street flagship boutique. The role supports the Boutique Director and Regional VM Manager in executing visual standards, preparing product for floor moves and collection launches, and enabling the selling team through display maintenance and documentation. This is a full-time, in-store role requiring independent work and close collaboration with boutique operations and sales teams.
Responsibilities
- Maintain boutique visual standards and brand image on the selling floor and windows
- Change mannequins and update displays to expedite the selling process
- Replenish and pull product from the selling floor and make display substitutions for client needs
- Serve as point of contact for VM when VM Lead is unavailable, including holidays and weekends
- Support operations with product prep for floor moves, launches, and events, including P Touching display items
- Update digital photo files and keep window/item documentation current (SKU, price, size)
- Assist with implementation of events, sales, seasonal installs, and corporate initiatives
- Communicate and coordinate effectively with the boutique selling team and management
Requirements
- Minimum 2 years of related experience in retail or visual merchandising
- Basic knowledge of retail operations, display, and merchandising
- Experience with basic computer software and digital photography
- Minimum associate degree, preferably in a fashion-related major
- Ability to work on a ladder and lift 30–40 lb; move items up to 25 lb (overhead lifting, pulling, pushing)
- Flexible schedule with availability for late nights, weekends, and some holidays; full-time in-store presence required
- Strong communication skills and ability to work independently; foreign language skills preferred
