ABOUT THE ROLE
Location: KITH Williamsburg
Status: Full-time
Compensation: $20-$22 hr
Position Summary:
The Visual Assistant works to support the store’s Visual Merchandiser. They assist in product imagery and presentation, as directed by the Visual Merchandiser. The Visual Assistant continuously ensures the store is meeting all brand standards. They partner with not only the Visual Merchandiser, but all Managers to best drive overall business through visual merchandising. The Visual Assistant assists in product knowledge education and teaching the brand’s visual standards to the store team.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Primary Responsibilities:
Maximize the space and layout of the store based on give SKU management.
Conceptualize new and fresh visual ideas.
Assist the Visual Merchandiser in daily/weekly floor moves.
Assist in merchandising windows, installations, and releases.
Prepare daily arrivals of new/replenishment product.
Prepare any/all upcoming releases.
Work closely with the Visual Merchandiser/Store Management to ensure all displays are sale floor-ready, and positioned properly on the hanger.
Efficiently communicate any Visual needs/opportunities with Visual Merchandiser and Store Management.
Assist in the execution of weekly floor moves, as directed by the Visual Merchandiser.
Assist store management team with housekeeping responsibilities including but not limited to, dusting, sweeping, collection of trash, and other tasks traditionally associated with standard retail operations.
Special Projects/Tasks:
Efficiently assist in the execution of any cycle counts, physical inventories or other inventory management task(s) as required by the business
Travel to support other stores, as required by the business
REQUIREMENTS
Availability:
Open & flexible availability, including but not limited to evenings, overnights, and weekends as well as Holidays.
Availability to consistently work weekends, special projects, drops/releases or as the business’ needs require.
Experience:
6+ months in a visual merchandising role
6+ months of retail/apparel experience
6+ months in a customer facing role
Skills/Abilities:
Ability to multi-task and efficiently manage multiple projects at once
Thorough communication and proper delegation of task(s) a responsibilities
Ability to lift and move 25lbs.
Ability to perform standard tasks that are related to retail operations including but not limited to, bending, twisting, and climbing ladders/step stools.
Ability to stand and walk for prolonged periods of time.
WHO YOU ARE
Professional Characteristics:
Keen eye for details
Learns and adjust quickly
Open to feedback
Personal Characteristics:
Creative
Reliable
Goal oriented
Kith is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Skills Required
- At least 6 months of visual merchandising experience
- At least 6 months of retail or apparel experience
- At least 6 months of customer-facing experience
- Open and flexible availability, including evenings, overnights, weekends, holidays, releases, and special projects
- Ability to multitask and manage multiple projects
- Strong communication and task delegation abilities
- Ability to lift and move 25 pounds
- Ability to perform retail operations tasks involving bending, twisting, and climbing ladders or step stools
- Ability to stand and walk for prolonged periods
- Creative, reliable, goal-oriented, detail-oriented, adaptable, and receptive to feedback
What We Do
Established in 2011, Kith is a leading lifestyle brand and progressive retail concept that’s celebrated globally for its ability to tell stories, evoke nostalgia, and connect product to the passion it’s woven with. Now in its eleventh year of business, Kith has in-house apparel lines for men, women, and children, an ice cream parlor in every flagship, a full-service restaurant, and a retail footprint in three continents. Born and raised in Queens, New York, Kith Founder Ronnie Fieg rose the ranks from 13-year-old stock boy at footwear franchise David Z. to the company’s chief buyer, earning him a profound understanding of the retail landscape and a network of powerful brand relationships. As the brand’s CEO and Creative Director, Fieg is known for his ability to create premium products and deliver unparalleled experiences, with a personal philosophy of giving the consumer more than what they pay for. Using Kith as a vehicle, Fieg has applied his signature lens to an impressive list of collaborators, including Coca-Cola, Nike, Versace, BMW and many others.
