Visual Lead

Position: Visual Lead Reports To: General Manager

Location: Store Type: Full-Time, Non-Exempt

discover your purpose…

Bring Pottery Barn Brand to life for our customers by connecting them to the product, inspiration & know-how that helps them tell their story at home. Create fantastical displays & installations to inspire the customer & convey the eclectic, creative & modern spirit of the brand.

Promote the lifestyle & protect the image of the Brand.

who we are…

▪ Our mission is to offer choice in products & services, build community through connections with clients & collaborators & focus on honest business practices in everything we do, from supply chain transparency to sustainability.

who you are…

▪ Passionate about creating beautiful store environments to inspire customers

▪ Thrive in an entrepreneurial environment & are constantly looking for ways to think outside-the-box

▪ Love to use creativity & craft to elevate inspiration into beautiful displays

▪ Enjoy discovering the customer’s style, lifestyle & story to connect them to the right products
▪ Obsessed with design & decorating to help customers complete inspiring spaces

▪ Succeed in a team environment, while able to work independently & manage your own time

▪ Neighborhood expert on the “best of” spots in town including flea markets, dining, boutiques & vintage shops

at Pottery Barn , you will…

▪ Create engaging experiences for customers by sharing expertise on styling, decorating & entertaining

▪ Seek out & promote innovative ways to make Pottery Barn a neighborhood destination for inspiration

▪ Interpret & execute visual inspiration to drive sales & convey the eclectic, creative & modern spirit of the brand
▪ Ensure merchandising & displays are visually compelling to drive sales

▪ Model & coach associates on how to uphold visual standards

▪ Makes the store a fun, inspirational neighborhood destination
▪ Continually seek out inspiration, trends & ways to elevate product, decorating & styling expertise

▪ Replenish the sales floor regularly & maintain visual presentation & displays

▪ Execute floorset to reflect the inspiration, standards & spirit of the directive within required timeframe

▪ Collaborate with the sales team by appreciating & valuing the talents & contributions of others

▪ Foster an environment where all associates are treated fairly & with dignity & respect, in accordance with our People-First

Philosophy

▪ Be held accountable for the following brand competencies: operates with strategic agility, drives innovation & change, provides influential leadership, communicates effectively, develops self & others, creates teams & partnerships, focuses on the customer, models personal accountability, builds operations excellence & drives execution

what we’re looking for…
▪ 1-2 years of experience in visual art and/or craft

▪ Excitement for the brand & products we sell & ability to style to Pottery Barn aesthetics

▪ Strong artistic background in variety of media including painting, drawing, sewing & experience in manipulation of materials
▪ Ability to create three-dimensional work & installations

▪ Top notch craftsmanship skills

▪ Strong understanding of design, position & aesthetics

▪ Unmatched written & verbal communication skills

▪ Exceptional ability to plan, prioritize & organize your work

▪ Must be able to be mobile on the sales floor for extended periods of time

▪ Must be able to lift & mobilize medium to large items, up to 75 lbs., while utilizing appropriate equipment & safety techniques.

▪ Full time associates are expected to have open availability to meet the needs of the business. Associates must be available for annual inventory and entire holiday season (November and December).

*Example: Weekend availability cannot fall on the same day; an associate must be available on two separate days (Friday and Saturday, Friday and Sunday or Saturday and Sunday). If preferred, an associate can also choose to have all three shifts of availability on the weekend (Friday to Sunday) and none during the week (Monday to Thursday).

bring your resume to life…

▪ Does this sound like you? If so, please submit your resume, cover letter & any additional materials that will give us a peek into your personal style at home & your experience in a visual or display role (ie: Pinterest boards, Instagram, design portfolio, personal website, lifestyle blog, etc)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)
• Overnight Shift (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Towson, MD 21204 (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Towson, MD 21204: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20 - $23