Description
Job Title: Visual Merchandiser - Execution Support
Location: Minneapolis, MN
Job Type: Contractor
Pay: $22-$24/Hour
Expected Hours: Project-Based: September 9th, 10th, 11th (Full-Time Hours)
Note that this pay range is representative of earning potential and actual pay will be based on skills, experience, and/or geographic location.
Who is Winston?
Winston Retail Solutions delivers comprehensive retail support services, including merchandising, brand experiences, creative design, project management, training, and client services. Our passionate and talented team brings retail environments to life for leading fashion, footwear, and lifestyle brands, We seek energetic individuals who are ready to make an impact, collaborate with great teams, and grow their career in the exciting world of retail.
Position Overview:
Winston Retail Solutions is seeking talented Visual Merchandisers to join a team supporting the holiday launch of several immersive holiday rooms within a large-scale experiential space. The high-visibility project will be viewed by executive leadership and requires individuals who take pride in flawless, exceptional attention to detail, and creating inspiring visual environments.
What You'll Do:
- Execute visual merchandising strategies and presentation plans provided by the client
- Merchandise products across apparel, accessories, home, beauty, wellness, food, and general merchandise
- Style fixtures, displays, mannequins, and product presentations
- Perform product placement, folding, hanging, outfitting, and visual detailing
- Maintain visual hierarchy, product density, color flow, and storytelling standards
- Ensure presentations are visually compelling, organized, and customer-ready
- Make real-time adjustments and refinements while partnering with project leadership
- Support installation, recovery, final detailing, and presentation readiness
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver seamless execution
- Maintain high productivity while meeting project timelines and quality expectations
Required Experience:
- Previous visual merchandising experience in retail environments
- Experience executing merchandising plans and visual presentation standards
- Strong styling and product presentation skills
- Ability to work independently while following established direction
- Comfortable working in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
Preferred Experience:
- Large-scale retail installations
- High-volume merchandising events
- Apparel merchandising and styling
- Mannequin styling
- Home and hardlines merchandising
- Beauty and wellness merchandising
- Food merchandising
- New store, remodel, flagship, or special project experience
The Ideal Candidate
- Execution-focused and highly accountable
- Detail-oriented with a strong visual eye
- Able to work quickly without sacrificing quality
- Adaptable and comfortable with changing priorities
- Passionate about creating best-in-class retail experiences
- Professional, collaborative, and dependable
- Comfortable working physically on the sales floor for extended periods
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, life, and move throughout the workday
- Ability to lift and move merchandise, fixture, and visual materials as needed
- Comfortable working on ladders and using merchandising tools when required
- Ability to work extended shifts during installation periods
Benefits:
- Competitive hourly rate
- Paid online training
At Winston, we are ALL IN!
At Winston, we celebrate our diverse talent and unique skill sets, embracing change to grow stronger together. Our goal is to ensure every member of the Winston community feels valued, respected, and heard daily, including our applicants. As an equal opportunity employer, we consider all qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. We also uphold fair employment practices concerning citizenship and immigration status.
Please visit our site to learn more about who we are and what we do!