Visual Merchandiser and Client Experience specialist

Burdeen's Jewelry is a family-owned and operated business since 1980. As an ultra-high-end custom jewelry store, Burdeen's provides the absolute best quality available, fair pricing, and exceptional service to a most discriminating clientele. We have 3 locations on the Gold Coast and a flagship in Buffalo Grove. This position would be responsible for all locations requiring 2-3 days in Buffalo Grove and 2-3 days in the city.

If you're looking for a fun, young, and low-pressure environment, read on!

Our continued growth and success have created an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic, customer-focused professional. We are looking for hard-working & focused individuals who are open to learning & applying new ideas and techniques.

We are looking for a creative retail Visual Merchandiser to increase sales, get buyers’ attention and to provide an excellent in-store experience. The goal is to use visual merchandising to drive branding and sales objectives and maximize profitability. An make sure the client has a consistent experience in all locations.

Responsibilities

• Define, design and implement a creative visual merchandising strategy
• Create appealing and eye-catching visual displays that lead the customer through the entire store
• Produce window displays, interior displays, floor plans
• Identify key messages and set a clear image of the end result
• Act in alignment to the organization’s culture, products, image and target market
• Monitor costs and work within budget
• Oversee the production and brief staff on arranging displays
• Change displays to promote new product launches and reflect festive or seasonal themes
• Make sure all showrooms are tidy and always up to brand standards
• Liaise with suppliers and source elements
• Liaise with brands to accomplish their visual initiatives
• Research lifestyle, demographics and design trends
• Construct simple floral arrangements for stores
• Procure and distribute giveaways and other hospitality elements

Skills

• Proven work experience as a visual merchandiser or visual manager
• Demonstrable visual design skills with a strong retail merchandising portfolio
• Solid experience in field visual merchandising, including window displays, signs, interior displays and space utilisation
• Proficiency in Photoshop, Illustrator, or other visual design tools
• Knowledge of current visual merchandising trends and best practices
• Proficiency in MS Office
• Creative and innovative thinker
• Ability to analyze sales merchandising reports and survey results
• BS degree in visual merchandising, fashion merchandising, exhibition design, visual communications or similar
• Desire to work INDEPENDENTLY
• Creative and client experience minded

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Chicago, IL: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Visual design: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: Multiple Locations