Regional Visual Merchandiser

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

Working Locations: Tacoma, Tukwila (home store), Kirkland, Lynnwood, Spokane

Position: Hourly/ Non–Exempt

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: Starting at $25 / hr. Paid Bi-Weekly!

• Execute innovative visual plans and strategies for building our brand and translating the look seamlessly to the region’s retail stores.
• Visit all stores, as directed within the region, communicating the visual merchandising plans and strategies, and ensuring all company directives are supported.
• Work with the in-store Visual Merchandisers daily, to ensure optimum display presentations, room-setting functionality, and visual standards are being met.
• Ensure the consistent, timely and effective changeover of product in the showrooms including in-store floor moves on a seasonal basis, in-store events and working with Seasonality.
• Work collaboratively with the Store Managers, Visual Merchandisers and General Managers to make sure all products that should be in the stores are; and key items and top selling products are in the right locations at the right times in accordance with our marketing and promotional calendars and events.
• Build strong working relationships with the Visual Display Team and the associate partners in your area engaging them in learning and upholding exceptional visual standards.
• Weekly conference call with the Visual Merchandising Manager HQ; following up on the prior week’s work, and visual direction for that week.
• Merchandise all products in-store, while working with unique architectural features in all locations-maximizing the full potential of the floor space; without making it feel cluttered.
• Make sure all e-commerce presentations that are highlighted on the Internet, are replicated in all stores.
• Routinely report on store visuals and visual effectiveness, provide photographs of before and after visits and provide information on trends.
• Use your energy and enthusiasm for design to actively participate in in-store meetings, Visual Team meetings and training sessions within the market.
• Promote a team culture that exemplifies the Scandinavian Design philosophy and promote innovation, high quality standards and encouraged that attracts and develops talent.
• Draw /sketches and designs to illustrate and communicate your ideas and vision.
• Ensure prices and other key information can be seen and are consistent with directives.
• Emphasize correct stocking direction, signage placement and general maintenance.
• Identify and correct all visual inconsistencies.
• Stay up to date with our product range, features and benefits, and stock levels.
• Understand and follow our company policies and procedures.
• Treat all staff and associates with respect and professionalism, working effectively and efficiently together.

• Maintain a strong knowledge of current up to date of visual merchandising practices
• Have a strong knowledge of who are local competitors are within the market, and regularly do comparative shopping within those locations
• Greet and assist customers in a manner that models exemplary conduct to other staff and builds lasting relationships with our customers.
• Perform other duties or special projects when assigned.

• Professional Visual Merchandising experience in a multi-location home furnishings environment.
• This role travels by car across the specified region.
• Extensive travel to other locations including:
  Tacoma (Home Store) Tukwila, Kirkland, Lynnwood, Spokane, and Helena MT
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to illustrate ideas and concepts by drawing and sketching.
• Knowledge of color and design consistent with the Scandinavian Design Philosophy.
• Proficient in AutoCAD, Excel, Microsoft Word, Google Docs.
• Competent with common construction/interior design tools such as: ladders, drills, levels, blades, furniture dollies etc.,
• Experience with working with Marketing tools and Collateral.
• Organizational and time management skills.
• Valid driver’s license and insurance with reliable transportation.
• This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard…