FAST RETAILING CO., LTD. is hiring: Retail Visual Associate in Honolulu

*The offered salary or salary range is based on several factors, including, but not limited to, overall experience, relevant experience, education level, certifications, applicable skills and expertise, and location of the position.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, UNIQLO USA LLC 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. 
 

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 to drive sales through strategic merchandise placement, impactful styling 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 the store management team to monitor merchandise sell through and replenishment utilizing sales reports.

Create visually appealing and brand appropriate displays to drive sales and react to the needs of the business in the store.

Follow company styling directives to style on trend displays.

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 use  creative freedom  when styling mannequins.

Ability to drive sales through effective merchandise placement and display.

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

Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and work with a sense of urgency.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to work on ladders (i.e. carry mannequins, product or display props up ladders)

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:

Open availability to work a flexible schedule that meets the business needs, including evenings, overnights and weekends

Average 32 or more hours per week based on business seasonality.

Open availability on weekends (religious exemptions will be considered).

Restrictions on availability limited to two days per week.

Experience:

Minimum one (1) year in retail visual merchandising or display

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

... and more!

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.

In 2006, UNIQLO opened its first ever Global Flagship Store in Soho, New York City, closely followed by stores on 5th Avenue and on 34th Street. Over the following decade, UNIQLO built its US presence with stores along the East and West Coast, and also in the Midwest. Today, we have more than 40 stores, and continue to grow.