Visual Merchandiser
Local Job Overview: Gaithersburg
Role Essentials
- Role in Gaithersburg: Visual Merchandiser
- Hiring Organization: SHEIN
- Location: Gaithersburg, MD
- Benefits: Eligible team members receive standard benefits.
- Posted: Recently.
- Career Level: Intermediate.
- This role centers on your professional skills within the Retail Visual Merchandising space in Gaithersburg.
- Pay: $23-$30/Hour (approx. $56.2k/Year)
- Impactful work with supportive local leadership.
- This Gaithersburg-based role is an excellent opportunity for professionals skilled in relevant skills.
- Our SHEIN team in Gaithersburg, MD is growing.
- Benefit from working in Gaithersburg, a key hub for the Retail Visual Merchandising industry.
Design the Window to the World
About SHEIN
At SHEIN, our storefront windows and interior focal points are our biggest billboards. They must stop traffic, spark imagination, and invite the world inside. The Visual Merchandiser is the lead artist of the store, responsible for creating breathtaking displays that communicate our brand ethos loudly and clearly.
Job Summary
We are seeking a highly creative, visionary professional for the role of Visual Merchandiser. You will lead the execution of all major visual campaigns, conceptualize localized window displays, manage the store's prop inventory, and ensure every mannequin looks runway-ready. This role is perfect for a true creative who loves working with their hands.
Comprehensive Responsibilities
- Window Displays: Design and install elaborate window presentations, handling lighting adjustments, prop suspension, and complex mannequin styling.
- Campaign Rollouts: Project manage monthly corporate visual changes, coordinating with management to schedule overnight crew support for massive store flips.
- Prop Management: Order, catalog, and maintain the store's inventory of visual props, acrylics, signage, and lighting fixtures.
- Training & Auditing: Conduct visual walkthroughs with the store management team, providing critical feedback on daily presentation and training sales staff on basic display upkeep.
Industry-Leading Benefits & Salary
We value premier creative talent and compensate accordingly:
- Salary: Premium hourly rate of $22.00 to $28.00, based on portfolio and experience.
- Fashion Privileges: Substantial employee discounts on all SHEIN collections to keep you inspired.
- Financial Security: 401(k) eligibility with robust company matching.
- Comprehensive Health: Medical, dental, and vision insurance packages available for full-time staff.
Requirements & Qualifications
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- High School diploma or GED required; Degree in Visual Merchandising, Fine Arts, or Fashion Design strongly preferred.
- 2+ years of dedicated visual merchandising experience in a high-volume apparel setting.
- Strong portfolio of previous display work.
- Extensive knowledge of styling techniques, lighting, and basic tool usage (drills, ladders, wire suspension).
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does the Visual Merchandiser position pay at SHEIN?
This role offers a pay range of $23 - $30. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, shift, and location within Gaithersburg.
Where is this Visual Merchandiser job located?
This position is based in Gaithersburg, MD. SHEIN has facilities throughout the region, but this specific opening is in Gaithersburg.
What are the overnight shift hours?
Overnight shifts at SHEIN in Gaithersburg typically run from approximately 6:00 PM to 4:30 AM, though exact times may vary by facility. Night shift roles often come with shift differential pay on top of the base rate.
What benefits does SHEIN offer for this position?
SHEIN provides comprehensive benefits starting Day 1, which may include medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k) with company match, paid time off, and employee assistance programs.
Does SHEIN provide training for new hires?
Yes, SHEIN provides comprehensive paid training for all new associates. This includes safety orientation, equipment operation certification, and role-specific process training.
Do SHEIN employees get discounts?
Yes, SHEIN associates enjoy employee discounts and other perks. Exact discount details and eligibility are provided during orientation.
