Visual Merchandising Assoc (Seasonal)

At American Girl, our vision is Inspiring the Wonder of Childhood. We strive to achieve this vision primarily through our creative and enthusiastic employees who DARE to be innovative, and THRIVE in a friendly and fast-paced environment. American Girl is committed to developing employees and supporting their career goals, helping them GROW with a host of meaningful experiences and learning opportunities. And by promoting a culture of BALANCE that emphasizes working passionately and taking time to play often, we are proud of how our employees LEAD by example in all that they do!


Job Description

We’re looking for dynamic individuals as Merchandising Associates to execute American Girl’s visual standards at the retail store level. This position entails new product launches and initiatives, seasonal floor sets, changes to floor due to product availability, daily maintenance of product displays, and adherence to the organization’s visual high standards.



Your impact:

• Assist visual merchandising manager 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 organization’s 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.

You have:

• TRUST
  • A person of character and conviction who can be trusted, without fail, to deliver on promises
  • Holds themselves, their teams and Mattel to a very high standard for open and honest work practices
  • Is an stakeholder in Mattel’s success, advocating on the company’s behalf
• TEAM BUILDER
  • Leads with a builder-mentality, ideating, recognizing and incorporating the best ideas from throughout their team
  • Can effectively lead a team to consensus
  • Team player who is magnetic, accessible and encourages multiple viewpoints on the path to the most effective solution
• ACCOUNTABILITY
  • Takes personal ownership for delivering and exceeding their commitments
  • Holds self, team, and partners to the highest standard for performance necessary for the achievement of results
  • Embodies and fosters a play to win and win to grow mindset, even on the toughest projects

Experience, Education & Skills

Minimum Qualifications:

· Must be willing to work a flexible retail schedule, including days, nights and weekends

· Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds



Preferred Qualifications:



· 1-2 years retail merchandising experience.

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

· Retail or related field which includes expertise in customer service

· Requires manual skills in doll styling, straight blade cutting and minor assembly.

About Us
ABOUT US
American Girl is a premium brand for girls and a wholly owned subsidiary of Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ:MAT, ), a creations company that inspires the wonder of childhood. Headquartered in Middleton, WI, American Girl offers an inspiring world of dolls, experiences, and entertainment to empower and unite girls of all ages. Best-selling lines include Truly Me™, Girl of the Year™, Bitty Baby™, WellieWishers™, and the classic historical character line BeForever™. American Girl’s mission is to help build girls of strong character—a goal that has already earned the loyalty of millions and the praise and trust of their parents and educators. The company sells products through its award-winning catalogue, on , and in its experiential retail stores nationwide. Select American Girl product is also sold via Toys“R”Us. Outside of the U.S, American Girl products are sold at specialty boutiques with Indigo™ and Chapters™ in Canada and with El Palacio de Hierro in Mexico City.