Visual Merchandiser

Company Description

Each day Universal Studios Hollywood creates unforgettable experiences for our guests from around the world. We bring to life the ultimate Hollywood experience with our real working movie studio and heart-pounding rides, shows and attractions that put you inside some of the world’s most popular movies and TV shows. USH offers something for everyone from thrill seekers to movie lovers to family fun for all ages. Our Team Members are passionate individuals who create memorable moments whether it’s on the studio lot, or in our conference rooms, theaters, or kitchens. We believe in the talent of our team members. It’s our passion and commitment to excellence that drives our business to succeed in everything we do across the park. We believe in a culture of family and fun, here you can make a difference and build your career!

NBCUniversal owns and operates over 20 different businesses across 30 countries including a valuable portfolio of news and entertainment television networks, a premier motion picture company, significant television production operations, a leading television stations group, world-renowned theme parks and a premium ad-supported streaming service.

Here you can be your authentic self. As a company uniquely positioned to educate, entertain and empower through our platforms, Comcast NBCUniversal stands for including everyone. We strive to foster a diverse and inclusive culture where our employees feel supported, embraced and heard. We believe that our workforce should represent the communities we live in, so that together, we can continue to create and deliver content that reflects the current and ever-changing face of the world. Click here to learn more about Comcast NBCUniversal’s commitment and how we are making an impact.

Job Description

Responsibilities

• Preserve the integrity of all displays in Retail venues to maintain USH visual merchandising standards. Maintain and monitor the appearance/integrity of all fixtures, displays, and props as it relates to cleanliness, wear and tear, and damage. Call out any repair and maintenance as needed.
• Produce and place signage for promotions, price events, and other guest communication.
• Train store managers and field operators on visual display and merchandising standards – audit locations as needed.
• Support the stores and field personnel by responding to inquiries and needs on a priority basis. Anticipate and/or troubleshoot visual merchandising issues that arise throughout USH and/or CityWalk retail environments
• Support visual department initiatives - includes ideation, rendering, sourcing, procurement, and installation; Purchase props and supplies at best prices via company P-card – includes processing SNAPs.
• Partner with Retail Planning Manager to balance “Collectibles” inventory across all locations, ensuring collectible cases and print walls are well-assorted and filled
• Partner with Retail Planning Manager to track Monday reports – front entrance display revenue
• Identify and create visual support for low revenue-driving product
• Assist USH Visual Manager in the planning and coordination of all VMD sets – including sourcing vendors, mapping graphics and décor, and communicating with the Warehouse team for the delivery of props and fixtures.
• Maintain EHS safety standards and organization in all Retail VMD areas – including office, warehouse, and off-lot storage facility. Call out repair and maintenance as needed.
• Benchmark other retailers and ensure adaptation of Retail industry trends.
• Prioritize and execute multiple projects simultaneously
• Perform other duties as assigned

Responsibilities – Project Based

• Submit and track projects for IP approval through MMBox.
• Submit and track smart sheets for internal vendor projects

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years of Education and/or related job experience in a visual merchandising role.
• College degree in Visual Merchandising, Design, or similar - preferred
• Proficient (3-4 years working knowledge) with all Adobe Creative Suite programs; with a focus on Photoshop and Illustrator. 3D rendering is a plus.
• Strong creative skills and proof of concept project development. Portfolio required.
• Be able to push, lift, and carry a minimum of 25 pounds of merchandise, visual elements, and/or fixtures
• Willing to work overtime, and/or on weekends and nights to support the needs of the business
• Must have the flexibility of minimal travel
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States

This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and visio