American Girl Visual Merchandiser (Part-Time)

CREATIVITY IS OUR SUPERPOWER. It’s our heritage and it’s also our future. Because we don’t just make toys. We create innovative products and experiences that inspire, entertain and develop children through play. Mattel is at its best when every member of our team feels respected, included, and heard—when everyone can show up as themselves and do their best work every day. We value and share an infinite range of ideas and voices that evolve and broaden our perspectives with a reach that extends into all our brands, partners, and suppliers.

The Team: The American Girl Chicago retail store is looking for a dynamic individual as a Visual Merchandiser (Part-Time).

The Opportunity: This position is responsible for new product launches and initiatives, seasonal floor sets, floor changes due to product availability, daily maintenance of product displays, and adherence to the organization's visual high standards.

What Your Impact Will Be:

• Create dynamic displays using dolls and complementary product. Keep current on product knowledge.
• Stock merchandise when needed.
• Maintain the overall visual and merchandising standards of the store consistent with the organization's vision of the brand.
• Develop and maintain positive, cooperative relationships with staff, management, and corporate partners. Provide assistance to customers as needed.
• Assist Visual Manager in the execution of display window changes, merchandise changes and planogram layouts, and graphic changes.
• Demonstrate flexibility in prioritizing tasks based on business need and to troubleshoot when product availability becomes an issue.

What We’re Looking For:

• Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including early mornings, late nights, weekends, and holidays.
• 1 - 2 years of successful work experience in retail merchandising, retail, or related field which includes expertise in customer service, preferred.
• Manual skills in doll styling, straight blade cutting, and minor assembly, preferred.
• Ability to lift and push a minimum of 50 pounds.
• Knowledge of general visual principles required with a strong emphasis on construction and detail.
• Ability to work independently and quickly within a team setting.