Visual Merchandiser

Scandinavian Designs - Dania Furniture is looking for a Visual Merchandiser!

Location:

1905 NE 41st Ave Portland, OR 97212

Position:
Full
-Time, Hourly/Non-Exempt

Starting at:
Starting at $20 / hour with room to grow!

Come Design your Career with us!

• Implement and maintain inspirational showroom displays consistent with our design specifications, visual merchandising directives, and promotional calendar as directed by the Visual Merchandising Manager.
• Create special displays to promote specific offers or products.
• Draw /sketches designs to illustrate your ideas and vision.
• Optimize store space and layout; keep all displays current and take down old displays.
• Provide feedback to Visual Merchandising Manager about important issues including buying, quality and safety.
• Ensure prices and other key information can be seen and are consistent with directives.
• Emphasize correct stocking direction, signage placement and general maintenance.
• Maintain the showroom, sales counter, shelves and stockroom ensuring the flow of product provides an engaging experience to every customer, every time.
• Collaborate with the Store Manager and in-store staff on showroom changes and maintenance, keeping accurate control of inventory.
• Physically set up or switch out displays with support from store staff as needed.
• Perform some light furniture assembly and gather specific tools needed for each display solution with help from the team.
• Stay up to date with our product range, features and benefits, and stock levels.
• Remain current with product development, design trends, interior design techniques and functional home furnishing solutions.
• Collaborate with the Store Manager to create and present training on products, merchandising and effective display techniques that generate staff engagement.
• Use your energy and enthusiasm for design to actively participate in in-store meetings, Visual Merchandiser meetings and training sessions within the market.
• Understand and follow our company policies and procedures.
• Treat all staff and associates with respect and professionalism, working effectively and efficiently together.
• Greet and assist customers in a manner that models exemplary conduct to other staff and builds lasting relationships with our customers.
• Perform other special projects or duties when required.

• Prior retail, interior design and/or display experience preferred.
• Successful associates have a wholehearted customer service approach with a professional and welcoming presentation.
• Able to articulate knowledge of current trends in home furnishings, fashion and culture and apply imagination and creativity in each aspect of your role.
• Knowledge and use of color and design concepts.
• Organizational and time management skills with attention to detail.

• Benefits for Full-time Associates
  * including:
  • Opt-in for Health benefits, Dental, Vision and Health Savings account (HSA)
  • 401K
• Work life balance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Regular schedule
• Generous merchandise discounts
• Pet Insurance
• Tuition Assistance
• Benefits eligibility depends on scheduled hours.

A family business 60+ years in the making, with +50 furniture showrooms and +700 employees across the U.S. Our sister-brands (Scandinavian Designs and Dania Furniture) are a contemporary home furnishings destination rooted in a love for Nordic culture, modern design and quality craftsmanship. We offer extensive product and sales training to facilitate career growth. Our compensation includes a competitive pay program, comprehensive health and retirement benefits.

In efforts to support the hiring of Veterans, please submit a DD214 or equivalent discharge paperwork from branches of the US Forces when applying for preferred for our preferred veteran hiring process.

We're an equal opportunity employer to all. We interview and hire applicants of all backgrounds, orientations, expressions, and identities.