- Location
- 3401 Dufferin St. (View map)Toronto, ONCanada
- Employment
- Seasonal
- Seniority
- Entry-Level
- Compensation
- $18–20/hour
- Posted
- Sep 30, 2026
About Holt Renfrew
Founded in Quebec City in 1837, Holt Renfrew is one of Canada’s leading luxury retailers, bringing together distinguished international fashion, accessories and beauty brands. Its heritage combines an enduring appreciation of craftsmanship with a contemporary approach to retail and personalised service. As an employer, Holt Renfrew offers career paths across client-facing roles, personal shopping, merchandising, digital commerce and corporate functions. Its retail environment calls for product expertise, commercial awareness and the ability to cultivate lasting client relationships. For professionals drawn to luxury, it provides a setting where Canadian retail heritage meets the evolving expectations of a discerning, internationally minded clientele.
Holt Renfrew seeks seasonal visual merchandisers to execute the Hotel Holts holiday 2026 campaign through inspiring displays and visual storytelling. This role encompasses styling mannequins, creating impactful product presentations with props and signage, refreshing merchandise displays as inventory cycles, and maintaining elevated visual standards throughout store windows and interiors to drive client engagement and sales.
Role & Responsibilities
- Style mannequins and create impactful product presentations that reflect brand positioning
- Bring displays to life through thoughtful integration of props, signage and seasonal styling elements
- Refresh visual presentations as new merchandise arrives and inventory sells through
- Partner with cross-functional store teams to execute seasonal visual initiatives and campaigns
- Maintain elevated visual standards throughout all store interiors, windows and customer-facing areas
- Organize and maintain visual materials, merchandise staging areas and stock inventory
- Contribute to an inspiring store environment that drives client engagement and retail performance
Qualifications
- Previous visual merchandising experience (asset)
- Fashion or visual merchandising education (asset)
- Strong eye for style, presentation and detail
- Ability to lift up to 30 lbs. and safely use ladders
- Flexibility to work evenings, weekends and holidays during seasonal period
- Availability from November 2026 through January 2027
Skills
Experience
Previous visual merchandising experience is an asset but not required for this seasonal position. Demonstrated interest in fashion, retail environments and visual storytelling is valued.
Education
Fashion or visual merchandising education is an asset; however, practical experience and a demonstrable creative eye may substitute.
Workplace
This position is based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
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Compensation
The base compensation for this position ranges from CAD 18 to CAD 20 per hour.
Benefits
Employee discount, on-the-job training in collaborative environment, pension matching, performance incentives
Culture
Holt Renfrew’s workplace culture blends its Canadian luxury retail heritage with a strong focus on personalized service, fashion expertise and lasting client relationships. Across its stores and corporate teams, collaboration, attention to detail and a shared passion for exceptional brands shape a client-focused working environment.
About Cerulean
Cerulean is the definitive career portal for the global luxury industry. We match exceptional professionals with exclusive opportunities at the world's most prestigious brands. From haute couture and fine watchmaking to prestige beauty, hospitality, and boutique retail, Cerulean centralises luxury employment to help you find the career for which you were destined.
Frequently Asked Questions
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