Description
Job Title: Visual Merchandiser - Installation & Special Projects
Location: Minneapolis, MN
Job Type: Contractor
Pay: $22-$24/Hour
Expected Hours: Project-Based/Freelance
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 not only provides retail merchandising and demo support, but a full suite of services including creative design and marketing, client account training, project management, tailored technical resources, and top-notch client service.Our passionate, talented, and hard-working team is responsible for retail presentations for top fashion, image, and lifestyle brands. As a fun and invigorating organization, we look for employees who are energetic and ready to influence the industry by working apparel, footwear, and accessories brands. If you're ready to jump into an exciting career in the world of retail, we're ready to work with you!
Position Overview:
Winston Retail Solutions is seeking experienced Visual Merchandisers to support large-scale retail installations an merchandising projects. This role is responsible for executing established visual merchandising plans with precision, speed, and attention to detail while maintaining the highest presentation standards.
Successful candidates are execution-focused professionals who can quickly interpret direction, merchandise products to brand standards, and deliver elevated retail experiences across multiple categories.
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
The ideal Winston Retail team member is:
- 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!