Visual Merchandising Assistant

Fenwick; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading department store in York is seeking a Visual Merchandising Assistant for a 20-hour permanent contract. The role involves developing and maintaining the store's creative vision, requiring a background in visual merchandising and strong communication skills. The ideal candidate will have a passion for luxury brands and a commitment to excellent customer service. Join our team to contribute to an exciting journey that blends tradition with innovation.

Benefits

28 days annual leave

Your birthday off

Up to 25% discount in stores

Retail & Hospitality discounts

24/7 GP and wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Previous experience of Visual Merchandising in a retail environment – Essential.
• Passionate about delivering excellent customer service even if indirectly.
• A strong interest in premium and luxury brands and retail.
• An excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, present, and maintain creative vision across store departments.
• Play a key role in the store visual team with a commercial flair.

Skills

Visual Merchandising experience

Excellent customer service

Interest in luxury brands

Strong communication skills

Job description

Are you looking for a Visual/Creative role and the chance to develop your skills with a business on an exciting journey? If yes, then we’d love to hear you! We are looking for someone to join our team at our York store!

We are currently recruiting for a 20 hour permanent contract in our York store.

What’s in it for you?

When you join Fenwick, you’ll receive:

• 28 days annual leave (increasing by 1 day each year to a maximum of 33 days) and a buying holiday benefits scheme in which you are eligible to buy a further 5 days across the year.
• Your birthday off as an additional day annual leave – this can be taken any day within your birth month.
• Up to 25% discount in all Fenwick stores and fenwick.co.uk.
• 'Perks*' - a great way to get Retail, Leisure & Hospitality discounts, exclusive deals, and cashback on a wide range of products.
• WeCare -24/7 GP, wellbeing advice & support service

About the role

Our Visual Merchandising Assistants are responsible for developing, presenting, and maintaining our creative vision across all our store departments.

With a commercial flair and up-to-date knowledge of current trends and competitors, you will play a key role in the store visual team.

What we are looking for in a candidate‿

We look for warm and welcoming people, who are adaptable, courageous, innovative, and goal-orientated to join us on our exciting journey.

As well as these key characteristics, this role also requires some specific skills and experience to succeed‿

• Previous experience of Visual Merchandising in a retail environment – Essential.
• Passionate about delivering excellent customer service even if indirectly.
• A strong interest in premium and luxury brands and retail
• An excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills

About Fenwick

Fenwick is rich with heritage and history and have been style pioneers since 1882 when our first store opened. We know luxury and are proud to remain the largest independent, family-owned group of department stores within the UK. We are on an exciting journey to exceed our customers' expectations and we are always on the lookout for new talent to join us.

Our collaborative spirit unites a workforce of over 2,000 individuals across our stores, as well as in our support functions, encompassing Digital, Buying & Merchandising, IT, Finance, People, Customer Service teams, and our cherished restaurants and distribution centres.

Together, we form the beating heart of Fenwick, driving forward our vision for excellence and innovation. Join us as we pave the way toward an even brighter tomorrow, where tradition meets transformation!