Seasonal Retail Visual Merchandiser, Queens Center

Visual Merchandiser

Be part of an Amazing Story

Macy's is more than just a store. We're a story. One that's captured the hearts and minds of America for more than 160 years. A story about innovations and traditionsabout inspiring stores and irresistible productsabout the excitement of the Macy's 4th of July Fireworks, and the wonder of the Thanksgiving Day Parade. We've been part of memorable moments and milestones for countless customers and colleagues. Those stories are part of what makes this such a special place to work.

Job Overview

The Visual Merchandiser is responsible for executing and maintaining compelling visual displays to enhance the shopping experience and promote products. You will be focused on visual presentations, seasonal fashion trend statements, three-dimensional propping, vinyl applications, promotional events and corporate shop concepts.

What We Can Offer You

Join a team where work is as rewarding as it is fun! We offer a dynamic, inclusive environment with competitive pay and benefits. Enjoy comprehensive health and wellness coverage and a 401(k) match to invest in your future. Prioritize your well-being with paid time off and eight paid holidays. Grow your career with continuous learning and leadership development. Plus, build community by joining one of our Colleague Resource Groups and make a difference through our volunteer opportunities.

Some additional benefits we offer include:

• Merchandise discounts
• Performance-based incentives
• Annual merit review
• Employee Assistance Program with mental health counseling and legal/financial advice

Access the full menu of benefits offerings here.

What You Will Do

• Creatively execute all Visual Merchandising projects and Marketing Campaigns in assigned departments on a monthly, quarterly, and seasonal basis.
• Demonstrate resourcefulness when executing assigned projects by adding elements that compliment Macy's style formats.
• Select merchandise from selling floor to style mannequins, forms, and/or drapers
• Exhibit strong awareness of Fashion trends.
• Maintain high customer readiness through a brand right and elevated shopping environment while maintaining accessibility standards at all times.
• Install collateral for promotional and special events in accordance with marketing calendar.
• Install all vinyl, wall signing, prop collateral per company direction.
• Construct, paint, staple, glue, install three dimensional visual collateral per company direction.
• Set-up and maintain fixtures using hand tools, such as saws, hammers, screwdrivers, staple guns, ladders, scissors, nails, spray paint, spray glue, and knives
• Foster an environment of acceptance and respect that strengthens relationships, and ensures authentic connections with colleagues, customers, and communities

Skills You Will Need

Subject Matter Expertise: Knowledge of art, design, fashion, and interior decoration

Communication: Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, to facilitate open and continuous communication within the team and across functional lines

Interpersonal Skills: Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with colleagues at all levels and across departments

Creativity: Possess vision and have ability to think creatively

Organization: Strong sense of urgency and able to shift priorities as needed

Who You Are

• Flexible availability, including days, evenings, weekends and holidays
• Self-starter in adapting quickly to changing customer expectations and needs
• High School Diploma or equivalent; additional education or training in Art or Merchandising is preferred
• Merchandise or Visual presentation experience is preferred

Essential Physical Requirements You Will Perform

• This position requires constant moving, talking, hearing, lifting, standing, and reaching with arms and hands.
• Involves standing for at least two consecutive hours, lifting at least 30lbs., stooping, kneeling, crouching, and climbing ladders.
• Reaching, including above eye level.
• Requires close vision, color vision, depth perception, and focus adjustment.
• Frequent use of computers and other technology, necessary to perform job functions, including handheld equipment, cash register and ability to process register transactions.

About Us

This is a great time to join Macy's! Whether you're helping a customer find the perfect gift, streamlining operations in one of our distribution centers, enhancing our online shopping experience, buying in-style and on-trend merchandise to outfit our customers, or designing a balloon for the Thanksgiving Day Parade, we offer unique opportunities to be part of some of the most memorable moments in people's lives.

Join us and help write the next chapter in our story - Apply Today!

This job description is not all-inclusive and may not apply to colleagues covered by a collective bargaining agreement. Macy's Inc. reserves the right to amend this job description at any time. Macy's Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to an inclusive work environment.