Job description

Position: Visual Associate Reports To: General Manager

Location: Store Type: Full-Time/Casual, Non-Exempt

discover your purpose…

Inspire customers to express themselves in their home. Bring West Elm to life for our customers by connecting them to the product, inspiration & know-how that helps them tell their story at home. Create engaging experiences for customers by inspiring them & sharing expertise on styling, decorating & entertaining each time they enter the store.

who we are…

▪ Our mission is to offer choice in products & services, build community through connections with clients & collaborators & focus on honest business practices in everything we do, from supply chain transparency to sustainability.

who you are…

▪ Passionate about creating beautiful store environments to inspire customers

▪ Thrive in an entrepreneurial environment & are constantly looking for ways to think outside-the-box

▪ Love to use creativity & craft to elevate inspiration into beautiful displays

▪ Enjoy discovering the customer’s style, lifestyle & story to connect them to the right products

▪ Obsessed with design & decorating to help customers complete inspiring spaces

▪ Succeed in a team environment, while able to work independently & manage your own time

▪ Neighborhood expert on the “best of” spots in town including flea markets, dining, boutiques & vintage shops

at west elm, you will…

▪ Create engaging experiences for customers by sharing expertise on styling, decorating & entertaining

▪ Seek out & promote innovative ways to make West Elm a neighborhood destination for inspiration
▪ Interpret & execute visual inspiration to drive sales & convey the eclectic, creative & modern spirit of the brand

▪ Ensure merchandising & displays are visually compelling to drive sales

▪ Model & coach associates on how to uphold visual standards
▪ Promote the lifestyle & protect the image of the West Elm Brand

▪ Makes the store a fun, inspirational neighborhood destination

▪ Continually seek out inspiration, trends & ways to elevate product, decorating & styling expertise

▪ Replenish the sales floor regularly & maintain visual presentation & displays

▪ Execute floorset to reflect the inspiration, standards & spirit of the directive within required timeframe

▪ Foster an environment where all associates are treated fairly & with dignity & respect, in accordance with our People-First

Philosophy

▪ Collaborate with the sales team by appreciating & valuing the talents & contributions of others

▪ Be held accountable for the following brand competencies: operates with strategic agility, drives innovation & change, provides influential leadership, communicates effectively, develops self & others, creates teams & partnerships, focuses on the customer, models personal accountability, builds operations excellence & drives execution

what we’re looking for…

▪ Excitement for the brand & products we sell & ability to style to West Elm’s eclectic aesthetic

▪ 1-2 years of experience in merchandising or visual role
▪ Excellent ability to interpret & execute merchandising from inspiration

▪ Strong understanding of design, position & aesthetics

▪ Unmatched written & verbal communication skills

▪ Exceptional ability to plan, prioritize & organize your work

▪ Must be able to be mobile on the sales floor for extended periods of time

▪ Must be able to lift & mobilize medium to large items, up to 75 lbs., while utilizing appropriate equipment & safety techniques

▪ Full time associates are expected to have open availability to meet the needs of the business. Casual associates must be available to work a minimum of two regularly scheduled shifts on the weekend (Friday, Saturday and/or Sunday) and one during the week (Monday to Thursday). Associates must be available for annual inventory and entire holiday season (November and

December).

*Example: Weekend availability cannot fall on the same day; an associate must be available on two separate days (Friday and

Saturday, Friday and Sunday or Saturday and Sunday). If preferred, an associate can also choose to have all three shifts of availability on the weekend (Friday to Sunday) and none during the week (Monday to Thursday).

bring your resume to life…

▪ Does this sound like you? If so, please submit your resume, cover letter & any additional materials that will give us a peek into your personal style at home & your experience in a visual or display role (ie: Pinterest boards, Instagram, design portfolio, personal website, lifestyle blog, etc).

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (the 'AODA') in Ontario, Williams-Sonoma Canada would like to advise that it complies with all applicable requirements of the AODA and, if necessary, provides accessibility for all applicants and associates with physical and mental disabilities, both during recruitment and employment. If an applicant or an associate is in need of an accommodation for a disability, contact a General Manager and any store location for assistance.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $16.50 - $17.50 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account

Shift:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Morning shift

Weekly day range:

• Weekend availability

Work Location: In person

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