Lead Stylist & Merchandiser

Salary: $48,000 - $52,000

If you’re a passionate stylist and visual merchandiser with a hunger to build a fashion career in North Carolina, acclaimed retailer Vert & Vogue offers a unique opportunity.

As full-time Lead Stylist & Merchandiser at V&V you’ll bring joy, surprise and discovery to our clients’ clothing experience through personal styling and independent design. You’ll cultivate authentic client relationships and offer exceptional styling expertise and product knowledge, driving sales and appointment bookings. You’ll collaborate with our team to create a visually compelling store environment.

This role is full-time at our flagship store in downtown Durham. It offers a competitive salary ($48,000 to $52,000), PTO, benefits and a set schedule with office time. It also provides a rare opportunity to mentor with our renowned co-founder & CEO, who was trained in Paris.

If this opportunity excites you and aligns with your experience and goals, please read on:

ROLE:

• Learn the “master class” of hospitality, personal styling and visual merchandising
• Develop in-depth knowledge of V&V’s curated collection of independent designers and engage and inspire clients and walk-ins with our designers’ stories 
• Successfully partner with our team to plan appointments, create memorable styling experiences and fulfill our sales and KPI goals 
• Create an uplifting visual space through display planning and merchandising, daily store upkeep, and continually improving our merchandising processes  
  

QUALIFICATIONS:

• You embody V&V’s core values of care, candor, optimism and curiosity
• You love to serve others and you’re driven to build sales, and achieve & exceed goals
• You have at least 1 year of proven experience with personal styling and visual merchandising, ideally in a boutique setting
• You can describe the construction, cut and material of a garment
• You’re able to work on your feet and lift 25 lbs
• Major plus - a degree in fashion and/or experience building an Instagram account

REWARDS:

• Annual salary of $48,000 - $52,000, commensurate with experience, and performance-pay increases. 
• Consistent, set schedule - Tuesday - Saturday, 10:30 - 7 pm - with office day during the week
• An outstanding team of colleagues that support and care for you; a voice in building the V&V brand and experience
• Generous PTO and the option for medical, dental, & vision insurance
• 50% merchandise discount and IRA option with 3% company match
• Competitive compensation without the stress of commission-based sales
• All candidates are subject to a 90 day trial period

Apply here. Please include a cover letter with your application. For questions, email careers@vertandvogue.com. No phone calls, please.

Vert & Vogue fosters an inclusive, diverse workforce. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons, regardless of race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.