Visual Assistant Jobs

ABOUT THE ROLE

Location: Toronto Store

Status: Full-Time

Position Summary: The Visual Assistant works to support the store’s Visual Merchandiser. They assist in product imagery and presentation, as directed by the Visual Merchandiser. The Visual Assistant continuously ensures the store is meeting all brand standards. They partner with not only the Visual Merchandiser, but all Managers to best drive overall business through visual merchandising. The Visual Assistant assists in product knowledge education and teaching the brand’s visual standards to the store team.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Primary Responsibilities:

• Prepare any/all upcoming releases.
• Efficiently communicate any Visual needs/opportunities with Visual Merchandiser and Store Management.
• Conceptualize new and fresh visual ideas.
• Prepare daily arrivals of new/replenishment product.
• Maximize the space and layout of the store based on given SKU management.
• Assist the Visual Merchandiser in daily/weekly floor moves, as directed by the Visual Merchandiser.
• Assist store management team with housekeeping responsibilities including but not limited to, dusting, sweeping, collection of trash, and other tasks traditionally associated with standard retail operations.
• Work closely with the Visual Merchandiser/Store Management to ensure all displays are sale floor-ready and positioned properly on the hanger.
• Assist in merchandising windows, installations, and releases.

Special Projects/Tasks:

• Travel to support other stores, as required by the business
• Efficiently assist in the execution of any cycle counts, physical inventories or other inventory management task(s) as required by the business

REQUIREMENTS

Experience:

• 6+ months in a customer facing role
• 6+ months of retail/apparel experience
• 6+ months in a visual merchandising role

Skills/Abilities:

• Standing/Walking for prolonged periods of time
• Ability to multi-task and efficiently manage multiple projects at once
• Thorough communication and proper delegation of task(s) a responsibilities
• Lifting or moving up to 30 pounds
• Bending, twisting as well as climbing of ladders and other physical tasks related to standard retail operations

WHO YOU ARE

Professional Characteristics:

• Keen eye for details
• Learns and adjust quickly
• Open to feedback

Personal Characteristics:

• Reliable
• Creative
• Goal oriented

WHO WE ARE

Established in 2011, Kith is a leading lifestyle brand and progressive retail concept that’s celebrated globally for its ability to tell stories, evoke nostalgia, and connect product to the passion it’s woven with. Now in its eleventh year of business, Kith has in-house apparel lines for men, women and children, an ice cream parlor in every flagship, a full-service restaurant, and a retail footprint in three continents.

Born and raised in Queens, New York, Kith Founder Ronnie Fieg rose the ranks from 13-year-old stock boy at footwear franchise David Z. to the company’s chief buyer, earning him a profound understanding of the retail landscape and a network of powerful brand relationships. As the brand’s CEO and Creative Director, Fieg is known for his ability to create premium products and deliver unparalleled experiences, with a personal philosophy of giving the consumer more than what they pay for. Using Kith as a vehicle, Fieg has applied his signature lens to an impressive list of collaborators, including Coca-Cola, Nike, Versace, BMW, and many others.

KITH is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

KITH welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request from candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.