Visual Specialist

DescriptionAt Bath & Body Works, everyone belongs. We are committed to creating a culture of belonging focused on delivering exceptional fragrances and experiences to our customers. We focus on recruiting, retaining, and advancing top talent. In addition, we work to improve our communities and our planet to help the world live more fully.This role is responsible for creating and contributing to visual strategies that will evolve the retail experience, support Brand Equity and ensure customer-centric storytelling that translates across our stores. Collaborates with cross-functional teams (i.e. Creative Marketing, Merchants and Visual Communications) to ensure optimal profitability and in-store experience. Responsible for supporting the development and execution of seasonal floorsets and tests from initial concept to in-store delivery.ResponsibilitiesSupport creation of brand elevating visual merchandising presentations to drive traffic and conversion.Implements creative concepts, seasonal floor sets, product launches, tests, and other special projects.Prioritizes multiple projects for the Visual Manager to meet all visual/marketing milestones.Delivers consistent innovative and merchandising solutions that improve the in-store experience, drive traffic, and meets Brand objectives.Collaborates with merchants to bring product assortments to life and ensure cross-functional alignmentStays current with fashion, beauty, interior, and competitive trends via market patterning to create new and innovative thinking.Visits stores to understand the customer needs in order to identify go-forward opportunities.80% of job responsibility will require virtual store design programming and developing in-store visual merchandising for select store formats.Qualifications1-3 years of experience in visual merchandisingAbility to multi-task, self-manage multiple projects, meet quickly-approaching deadlines, and adapt to quickly shifting priorities.Attention to detail with strong written and verbal communication skills.Be a self-starter that can work both independently and in a collaborative environment producing accurate work.Understanding of implementing product positioning strategies.Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite; experience using IWD merchandising software or equivalent a plus.EducationBachelor’s Degree in Fashion Merchandising or Marketing; or a combination of equivalent education and experienceCore CompetenciesLead with Curiosity & HumilityBuild High Performing Teams for Today & TomorrowInfluence & Inspire with Vision & PurposeObserve, Engage & ConnectStrive to Achieve Operational ExcellenceDeliver Business ResultsBenefitsBath & Body Works associates are the heart of our business. That’s why we're proud to offer benefits that empower you to Dream Bigger & Live Brighter. Benefits for eligible associates include:Robust medical, pharmacy, dental and vision coverage. Plus, access to our onsite wellness center and pharmacy located at the Columbus, OH home office.401k with company match and Associate Stock Purchase with discountNo-cost mental health and wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)Opportunity for paid time off and paid parental leave. Plus, access to family and lifestyle programs including a family building benefit, childcare discounts, and home, auto and pet insurance.Tuition reimbursement and scholarship opportunities for post-secondary education programs40% merchandise discount and gratis that encourages you to come back to your senses!Visit bbwbenefits.com for more details.The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with arrest records, conviction records, or other criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of any applicable state and local laws. Please see links: Los Angeles Fair Chance In Hiring Ordinance, Philadelphia Fair Chance Law, San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.We are an equal opportunity action employer. We do not make employment decisions based on an individual’s race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status, and we comply with all laws concerning nondiscriminatory employment practices. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for associates and job applicants with disabilities. Our management team is dedicated to ensuring fulfillment of this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, associate activities and general treatment during employment. We only hire individuals authorized for employment in the United States.Application window will close when all role(s) are filled.Category: Visual Merchandising