Neiman Marcus Visual Stylist
About Neiman Marcus
Neiman Marcus is a leading U.S. luxury retailer renowned for curated assortments, exceptional customer service and experiential retail activations. The brand is part of Saks Global’s portfolio and operates across brick-and-mortar and digital channels, delivering high-touch, editorial-led experiences to an affluent clientele.
Neiman Marcus — Chicago: Visual Stylist (full‑time, hourly). Create window and in‑store visual storytelling to elevate the Neiman Marcus brand.
Role & Responsibilities
- Translate corporate visual directives and seasonal fashion storyboards into compelling window and in‑store displays that reinforce the Neiman Marcus brand.
- Build, dress and maintain window installations, mannequins, furniture, floral and artisan elements to create cohesive merchandising narratives.
- Partner with Visual Leads, Visual Manager and store leadership to implement fixture placement, floor presentation and vendor standards for assigned business families.
- Execute in‑store activations and event set‑ups (staging, seating, décor) in collaboration with Brand Experience and store event teams.
- Maintain visual workroom/studio organization and ensure safe handling of display materials and tools.
- Attend daily and weekly merchandising meetings to align visual plans with new deliveries, inventory cadence and promotional calendars.
- Monitor and replenish signage, props and presentation assets to protect visual integrity and drive sales performance.
- Follow fashion style cards and corporate cadence for monthly and seasonal visual initiatives.
Qualifications
- High school diploma required; four‑year degree preferred.
- Prior visual merchandising or display experience preferred.
- Proven ability to interpret fashion trends and translate them into commercial presentations.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills and strong customer service orientation.
- Meticulous attention to detail, proactive time management and ability to work autonomously.
- Ability to work a flexible retail schedule, including evenings, weekends and holidays.
- Capability to perform physical tasks such as standing for long periods, bending, climbing stairs and lifting up to 35 pounds.
Skills
Experience
Prior visual merchandising or display experience is preferred; candidates should demonstrate hands‑on experience building retail installations, collaborating with cross‑functional store teams and responding to a fast‑paced merchandising calendar. Experience with Adobe creative tools or Revit is desirable.
Education
High school diploma required; bachelor's degree in visual merchandising, fashion, design or related field preferred.
Workplace
The role is situated in Chicago, Illinois, USA.
Compensation
The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 19 to USD 24 per hour.
Benefits
Medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, basic and supplemental life insurance, disability insurance, additional voluntary benefits (critical illness, hospital and accident), employee discount.
Culture
Neiman Marcus cultivates an editorial, guest‑centric retail culture that prizes creativity, storytelling and collaborative execution. The environment rewards initiative and offers internal mobility across retail, distribution, digital and corporate functions within the Saks Global portfolio.
About Cerulean
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