Visual Associate, Part Time Flex, Vernon Hills - West Elm

West Elm is a premier specialty retailer of high-quality products for the kitchen and home. The Visual Associate supports the management team by providing world-class service and creating engaging experiences for customers through effective visual merchandising and store supervision. Responsibilities Create engaging experiences for customers by sharing expertise on styling, decorating & entertaining Seek out & promote innovative ways to make West Elm a neighborhood destination for inspiration Interpret & execute visual inspiration to drive sales & convey the eclectic, creative & modern spirit of the brand Ensure merchandising & displays are visually compelling to drive sales Model & coach associates on how to uphold visual standards Promote the lifestyle & protect the image of the West Elm Brand Makes the store a fun, inspirational neighborhood destination Continually seek out inspiration, trends & ways to elevate product, decorating & styling expertise Replenish the sales floor regularly & maintain visual presentation & displays Execute floorset to reflect the inspiration, standards & spirit of the directive within required timeframe Foster an environment where all associates are treated fairly & with dignity & respect, in accordance with our People-First Philosophy Collaborate with the sales team by appreciating & valuing the talents & contributions of others Be held accountable for the following brand competencies: operates with strategic agility, drives innovation & change, provides influential leadership, communicates effectively, develops self & others, creates teams & partnerships, focuses on the customer, models personal accountability, builds operations excellence & drives execution Skills 1-3 years of experience in merchandising or visual role Effective communication, organization and leadership skills Proven ability to motivate and influence others through personal actions and examples Ability to be mobile on the sales floor for extended periods of time Ability to operate POS system Ability to lift and mobilize medium to large items, up to 75 pounds, while utilizing appropriate equipment and safety techniques Part-Time Flex associates must be available to work a minimum of two regularly scheduled shifts on the weekend (Friday, Saturday and/or Sunday) and two during the week (Monday to Thursday) For an associate to be scheduled 20 hours or more weekly, greater availability (beyond the minimum required above) that meets the needs of the business will be required Weekend availability cannot fall on the same day; an associate must be available on two separate days (Friday and Saturday, Friday and Sunday or Saturday and Sunday) 1-2 years experience in home related design or visual merchandising preferred Specialty retail preferred College degree preferred or equivalent job experience Benefits A generous discount on all Williams-Sonoma, Inc. brands A 401(k) plan and other investment opportunities A wellness program that supports your physical, financial and emotional health Paid vacations and holidays (full-time) Health benefits, dental and vision insurance, including same-sex domestic partner benefits (full-time) Company Overview West Elm is an upscale retail store that features contemporary furniture designs and other housewares. It was founded in 2002, and is headquartered in Brooklyn, New York, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is