About the Company:

After over 10 years in the jewelry business, each piece of Nina Berenato’s collection still touches the designer’s hands. From her humble beginnings as a metalsmith’s apprentice in Brooklyn to gracing the pages of Vogue, W, Cosmopolitan, and MTV and outfitting fashion-forward celebrities like Beyoncé, Alicia Keys, Lena Dunham, FKA Twigs and Lizzo, it’s obvious that Nina walks through life with her eyes open, bringing a one of a kind vision to each design.

A large part of Nina Berenato Jewelry's brand identity rests on the designer's goal to use her gift for design to make all women feel powerful, beautiful and capable of anything. Each piece is cast using 100% recycled metal, finished in the highest quality 14k gold plating, and set with stones that are sourced and mined ethically.

Job Overview:

We are seeking a talented and creative full-time Junior Visual Merchandiser to join our dynamic team at our corporate headquarters in Austin, TX. As a Junior Visual Merchandiser, you will work alongside a dynamic and creative group of individuals who make every workday fun and enjoyable. The ideal candidate will possess a keen eye for design, a strong understanding of consumer behavior, and a passion for creating visually appealing and engaging displays.

As a Junior Visual Merchandiser, you will work closely with the Visual Merchandising Manager to implement captivating in-store displays, ensuring our brand's image is consistently reflected and enhancing the customer shopping experience. You will receive guidance and support from this experienced manager as you develop your skills and contribute to the overall growth of the Nina Berenato Jewelry brand. We are looking for self-motivated, energetic, driven, and confident individuals who excel in organization and visual excellence. Additionally, the ideal candidate will:

Demonstrate ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritize tasks, adapt to changing priorities and requirements, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced retail environment
Be an independent thinker, capable of following instructions while demonstrating creative and artistic skills with an ability to think outside the box and create compelling visual displays
Leverage collaborative partnerships with counterparts to work collaboratively and contribute to a positive team atmosphere
Possess a good understanding of consumer behavior, retail trends, and fashion industry dynamics
Be self-motivated, taking initiative in their role to drive efficiency and effectiveness

Responsibilities:

Visual Display Creation:

Collaborate with the Visual Merchandising Manager to conceptualize and design innovative and attractive in-store displays across all store locations that align with the brand's visual identity
Utilize artistic and creative skills to merchandise and arrange products in a visually appealing manner considering color coordination, balance, visual hierarchy, and other design elements to attract customers' attention and highlight key collections
Modify in-store displays to align with changing seasons, monthly floor remerchandising, new collection launches, holidays, and promotional events

Merchandising Planning Implementation:

Assist in creating and executing merchandising plans to ensure efficient placement and arrangement of merchandise throughout the store
Assist in updating the merchandising plans monthly to reflect the changing merchandise levels and seasonal trends
Travel across locations (including day trips or overnight stays) to assist in the implementation of visual strategies at different store locations
Keep accurate and organized records of past planning efforts including both photo catalogs and written notes

Store Layout Optimization:

Analyze store traffic patterns and customer flow to optimize store layout and improve shopper navigation
Collaborate with the visual store team leads to make adjustments that enhance the overall shopping experience for our customers

Data Analysis and Reporting:

Analyze the effectiveness of our visual merchandising strategies by tracking metrics such as sales data, KPI’s, and customer engagement
Provide regular reports to the Visual Merchandising Manager, offering insights and recommendations for optimizing display performance

Prototyping, Mock-ups, and Creative Proposals:

Create prototypes and mock-ups of new visual merchandising displays for review and approval, ensuring they meet brand guidelines and resonate with our customer
Create comprehensive project proposals that outline the scope, objectives, deliverables, and resources required to execute successful visual merchandising initiatives

Collaboration:

Work closely with the visual store team lead to educate them about visual merchandising principles and the rationale behind specific displays
Help train store staff on maintaining visual standards, including restocking displays and ensuring overall visual consistency
Collaborate with Visual Merchandising Manager to promptly address any repairs or replacements needed for visual merchandising displays
Assist the Visual Merchandising Manager with all department tasks
Assist the Visual Merchandising Manager with general errands to gather cost comparisons on supplies, purchase materials and/or attend vendor meetings

Market and Trend Research:

Stay updated on industry trends, competitor strategies, and emerging visual merchandising techniques to continuously improve displays and remain competitive
Conduct regular research to gather insights into visual merchandising strategies and identify opportunities for improvement

Requirements:

Education: A Bachelor's degree in Visual Merchandising, Fashion Design, or a related field is preferred
Experience: Minimum 2 years experience in visual merchandising, retail design, or related roles
Design Software: Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) Data Analysis Software: Proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets
Tool Proficiency: Proficiency in using various tools and equipment essential for visual merchandising, such as cutting tools, mounting materials, adhesives, and hardware, experience with power tools for assembling is necessary
Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and convey visual concepts
Travel: Willingness and ability to travel across our other locations at Domain in Austin, Dallas & Houston

Compensation and Benefits:

Salary: $43,000/annually
Flexible working hours, ranging from 40 hours per week

- Occasional weekend availability as needed

PTO: 10 days PTO/year, PLUS 9 paid holidays
Medical, dental, vision
Opportunities for career growth and development
Positive, fun, and collaborative work environment that encourages innovation and contribution
Generous employee discountPhysical Demands:The Junior Visual Merchandiser role requires the ability to perform the following physical activities:
Standing and walking throughout the store for extended periods of time
Reaching, bending, stretching, and the ability to lift and/or carry up to 45 pounds
Fine motor skills to handle delicate jewelry pieces, perform jewelry adjustments, and operate jewelry-making equipment
Visual acuity for examining jewelry details
Clear and audible verbal communication

Reasonable accommodations may be made to allow individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Please inform us of any special or specific accommodations required during the application process.

Why join Nina Berenato Jewelry? Because together we can use our exceptional jewelry pieces to make women feel powerful, beautiful, and capable of anything! If you are a creative thinker with a passion for design, a strong eye for detail, and a desire to contribute to an engaging retail experience, apply today to join us in shaping the visual landscape of our brand and captivating the hearts of our valued customers.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $43,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Weekends as needed

Ability to commute/relocate:

Austin, TX 78757: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

visual merchandising and/or retail design: 2 years (Required)
design software (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign): 1 year (Required)

Willingness to travel:

25% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person