Seasonal Retail Sales Associate (Polaris Fashion Place)

Squishable is a close-knit team of designers artists pop-culture fanatics and lovers of all things adorable. Together we create the cutest cuddliest (and sometimes downright unusual) plush and lifestyle products in the world. With the millions-strong Squishable fan community cheering us on (and a lot of cupcakes coffee and karaoke) we make people say Our offices are in a sunny SoHo loft in NYC and in downtown Washington DC.

WHO ARE WE

We are Squishable! Products and people are at the core of why we do what we do every day. We strive to create a customer experience built on sharing our love and passion for the brand while building long-lasting relationships with our customersturning friends into fans. We need great people to represent the brand where it matters mostin front of our customers and our Sales Associates are the ones who are there.

What does a Seasonal Squishable Retail Sales Associate do

Our Seasonal Retail Sales Associates become Squishable ambassadors: they learn our unique products inside out and develop the communication skills to turn that knowledge into the highest level of customer service.

As a member of the team this person will:

• Perform all POS transactions efficiently and courteously during the busy holiday season
• Engage with customers and create a fun memorable holiday shopping experience in the store
• Process inbound holiday shipments efficiently and accurately
• Maintain an organized inventory and ensure all merchandise is displayed according to brand visual guidelines
• Support the team with opening and closing duties as assigned particularly during peak holiday periods

Qualifications

• Must have flexible availability throughout the holiday season including evenings weekends and holidays
• Previous retail experience preferably in a pop-up promotional or boutique environment
• Able to lift and move cartons weighing up to 25 lbs.
• Must be 18 years of age or older

Compensation

Pay range is $14.00-$15.00 per hour

Benefits & Perks:

• A fun welcoming workplace where creativity and personality are encouraged
• Career growth opportunities (many of our seasonal team members have the opportunity to stay with Squishable in ongoing roles!)
• Employee discounts (yes even on the giant plushies)

Seasonal Duration: November 2026 through early January 2027

Availability Requirements: Seasonal team members must have flexible availability including weekends evenings and holidays as these are some of our busiest times of the year.

Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees and prohibit discrimination and harassment based on race color religion creed national origin ancestry citizenship or immigration status sex pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions sexual orientation gender gender identity or expression age disability medical condition genetic information marital or familial status military or veteran status reproductive health decisions or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal state or local law.

Inc. also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities for sincerely held religious beliefs and practices and as otherwise required by applicable law. Applicants who require a reasonable accommodation during the application or hiring process may contact Squishable for assistance.

Inc. prohibits retaliation against any applicant or employee for exercising rights protected under applicable equal employment opportunity laws.

Inc. will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in accordance with applicable federal state and local law including applicable Fair Chance laws.

Required Experience:

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