Visual Merchandiser (Part-Time Reg.)

The Team: The American Girl Retail team is integral in providing lifetime memories to American Girl fans and their families. Our experiential retail stores provide shopping destinations like no other. This requires Innovation Collaboration and Execution from all who are a part of this division. Our in-store experiences range depending on location from Girl and Doll Salons Full-Service Restaurants Personal Shopping Ear Piercing (Girl and Doll) hosting Parties/Celebrations to name a few. Expect a dynamic and fast-paced role where you get to make decisions that impact the team as well as our customers. 

The Opportunity: The Visual Merchandiser is located at the AG Retail Flagship Chicago location and reports directly to the Visual Manager. This position is responsible for new product launches and initiatives seasonal floor sets floor changesdue to product availability daily maintenance of product displays and adherence to the organizations visual high standards. 

What Your Impact Will Be: 

• Assist Visual Leadership Team in the execution of display window changes merchandise changes and planogram layouts and graphic changes. 

• Create dynamic displays using dolls and complementary product. Keep current on product knowledge. 

• Demonstrate flexibility in prioritizing tasks based on business need and to troubleshoot when product availability becomes an issue. 

• Maintain the overall visual and merchandising standards of the store consistent with the organizations vision of the brand. 

• Develop and maintain positive cooperative relationships with staff management and corporate partners. Provide assistance to customers as needed. 

• Stock merchandise when needed. 

Qualifications :

What Were Looking For: 

• 1 - 2 years of successful work experience in retail merchandising retail or related field whichincludes expertise in customer service preferred. 

• Knowledge of general visual principles required with a strong emphasis on construction and detail. 

• Manual skills in doll styling straight blade cutting and minor assembly preferred. 

• Ability to work independently and quickly within a team setting. 

• Ability to lift and push a minimum of 50 pounds. 

• Must be able to work a flexible schedule including early mornings late nights weekends andholidays. 

Additional Information :

How We Work: 
 
American Girl is subsidiary of Mattel a purpose driven company aiming to empower generations to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential. We live up to our purpose employing the following behaviors: 

• We collaborate:Being a part of Mattel means being part of one team with shared values and common goals. Every person counts and working closely together always brings better results. Partnership is our process and our collective capabilities is our superpower. 

• We innovate:At Mattel we always aim to find new and better ways to create innovative products and experiences. No matter where you work in the organization you can always make a difference and have real impact. We welcome new ideas and value new initiatives that challenge conventional thinking. 

• We execute:We are a performance-driven company. We strive for excellence and are focused on pursuing best-in-class outcomes. We believe in accountability and ownership and know that our people are at their best when they are empowered to create and deliver results. 

Who We Are: 
 
American Girl is a premium brand for girls and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Mattel Inc. (NASDAQ:MAT) a leading global toy and family entertainment company and owner of one of the most iconic brand portfolios in the world. We engage consumers and fans through our franchise brands including Barbie Hot Wheels Fisher-Price American Girl Thomas & Friends UNO Masters of the Universe Matchbox Monster High MEGA and Polly Pocket as well as other popular properties that we own or license in partnership with global entertainment companies. Our offerings include toys content consumer products digital and live experiences. Our products are sold in more than 195 countries in collaboration with the worlds leading retail and ecommerce companies. 

Mattel is recognized as a Great Place to Work and as one of Fast Companys Best Workplaces for Innovators in 2022. 
 
Visit us at is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer where we want you to bring your authentic self to work every day. We welcome all job seekers including minorities females veterans military spouses individuals with disabilities and those of all sexual orientations and gender identities. 

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Part-time