Associate, Visual Merchandising ( Part Time)

Location: Houston, TX

Brief Overview of Position

Perigold, the destination for luxury home, is opening its first physical retail stores, first-of-their-kind luxury retail destinations of 20-30K square feet, with the best products in all styles and from across our catalog including furniture, decor, housewares, and home improvement categories.  Come be a part of it!  We are looking for a Visual Merchandising Associate who will be responsible for the daily maintenance of all in-store Visual Merchandising initiatives (e.g. Presentation, Marketing/Signage, Merchandise Flow, Visual Operations) as we bring the in-store experience for the Perigold brand to life. We are seeking an individual with strong organizational, multitasking and time-management skills with great attention to detail while ensuring in-store presentations align with the seasonal strategy for the Perigold organization. This position will play a significant role in helping build and shape the internal Visual Merchandising team structure and execution of processes for all future Perigold stores. This position will report directly to the Visual Merchandising Senior Associate. 

What you’ll do 

• Maintain luxury experience standards by supporting an authentic, inviting guest experience that exemplifies our commitment to customer satisfaction and passion for luxury design.
• Assist with Visual Merchandising tasks such as floorsets, product replenishment, signage/marketing and maintaining company visual standards (including folding & steaming textiles, bed making and basic cleanliness tasks as needed). 
• Ensure store presentations are as close to the directive as possible. 
• Use of company provided technology related to Visual Merchandising and Store Operations. 
• Be open to receiving feedback and direction from store leaders around brand presentation to deliver Wayfair standards on a daily basis. 
• Assist all customers in store by providing helpful information, guidance, and support in sales transactions. 
• Assist with replenishment efforts in store to address store instocks.  

What you’ll need

Experience 

• 1-3 years Visual retail experience, specific to maintaining presentations and resetting departments. Required
• 1-3 years Customer experience in a retail setting. Preferred
• Demonstrated experience or interest in luxury a plus.  

Skills and Abilities 

• Highly skilled in understanding of how to use technology and a willingness to learn new programs. (High Proficiency)
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends and some holidays. (High Proficiency)
• Capable of thriving in a fast-paced environment while demonstrating professional maturity. (Medium Proficiency)

Physical Demands

• Stationary Position - Constantly
• Move/Traverse - Constantly
• Stationary Position/Seated - Rarely
• Transport/Lifting - Occasionally
• Transport/Carrying - Occasionally (50lbs)
• Exerting Force/Pushing - Occasionally (50lbs)
• Exerting Force/Pulling - Occasionally (50lbs)
• Ascend/Descend - Occasionally (50lbs)
• Balancing - Occasionally
• Position Self/Stooping - Frequently
• Position Self/Kneeling - Frequently
• Position Self/Crouching - Frequently
• Position Self/Crawling - Occasionally
• Reaching - Constantly
• Handling - Constantly
• Grasping - Constantly
• Feeling - Constantly
• Communicate/Talking - Constantly
• Communicate/Hearing - Constantly
• Repetitive Motions - Frequently
• Coordination - Frequently

Compensation & Benefits:

• Compensation starting at $20.00 per hour + substantial quarterly bonuses
• Medical benefits, financial benefits, and a generous employee discount

About Perigold

Perigold is the destination for luxury home. Established in 2017, Perigold offers an unmatched selection of the world’s best design brands, with unique pieces for every style and space. The brand offers the highest quality pieces for home, backed by a quality guarantee and expert concierge support. They also offer free white-glove delivery and 30-day returns on most items. Headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, Perigold is part of the Wayfair Inc. (NYSE:W) brand portfolio. 

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About Wayfair Inc.

Wayfair is one of the world’s largest online destinations for the home. Whether you work in our global headquarters in Boston or Berlin, or in our warehouses or offices throughout the world, we’re reinventing the way people shop for their homes. Through our commitment to industry-leading technology and creative problem-solving, we are confident that Wayfair will be home to the most rewarding work of your career. If you’re looking for rapid growth, constant learning, and dynamic challenges, then you’ll find that amazing career opportunities are knocking.

No matter who you are, Wayfair is a place you can call home. We’re a community of innovators, risk-takers, and trailblazers who celebrate our differences, and know that our unique perspectives make us stronger, smarter, and well-positioned for success. We value and rely on the collective voices of our employees, customers, community, and suppliers to help guide us as we build a better Wayfair – and world – for all. Every voice, every perspective matters. That’s why we’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic.

Your personal data is processed in accordance with our Candidate Privacy Notice (https://www.wayfair.com/careers/privacy). If you have any questions or wish to exercise your rights under applicable privacy and data protection laws, please contact us at dataprotectionofficer@wayfair.com.