Visual Merchandiser, Edinburgh (Maternity Cover)

& Other Stories offers fashion-loving women a wide range of shoes, bags, accessories, beauty, and ready-to-wear – all equally important for the whole look. We inspire women to create their own personal style and expression. Our ateliers design diverse collections with great attention to detail and quality, always with modern femininity in mind.

As the Visual Merchandiser, you'll play a pivotal role in curating an excellent customer journey within the store. In this role, you'll have the exciting opportunity to elevate the collection in a way that's both inspiring and commercially savvy, aimed at maximising both indirect and direct customer service while driving sales performance to new heights.

• Offering customers a high level of service through styling advice, product knowledge, and store experience.
• Analyzing selling information and taking responsibility for the visual direction of the store.
• Installing window displays.
• Creating inspiring outfits and styling mannequins.
• Merchandising stock on the shop floor as per company directives.
• Supporting the sales staff with store operations.
• Setting the visual merchandising standard for the store and training the team.
• Being a brand ambassador and providing the best experience for our customers.

We seek individuals who embody teamwork, entrepreneurship, and constant improvement, fostering collaboration and shared achievements. Your optimistic outlook and flexibility in adapting to evolving circumstances and customer preferences are key attributes. You should take initiative, addressing business and customer demands efficiently and effectively.

• Knowledge: An understanding of the latest trends, fashion, and silhouettes.
• Experience working with visual merchandising guidelines, including window display and mannequin styling.
• Experience making informed VM decisions based on KPIs and sales data.
• Ability to communicate in English.

• Motivation: A strong interest in fashion, VM strategy, and trends.
• Motivated by elevating customer experience through visual displays and service.
• Open to learning and professional growth.

• Behavior: Listening to and valuing colleagues' ideas.
• Supporting others with feedback and product knowledge.
• Expressing opinions and contributing to team outcomes.
• Being self-aware, respectful, and adaptable.
• Prioritizing tasks efficiently and embracing change.
• Innovative, clear communicator, and process-oriented.

• Proven track record of high-standard VM that is both commercial and inspirational.
• Experience managing store VM activations, window and mannequin displays, and layouts.
• Successful collaboration with colleagues to achieve store goals.

This is a temporary, maternity cover position with a 39-hour weekly contract, based in our & Other Stories, Edinburgh store. Apply by sending your CV in English as soon as possible.

We offer attractive benefits and development opportunities globally. All employees receive a 25% staff discount on all H&M Group brands and are included in our H&M Incentive Program – HIP. More details about the program can be found here.

Inclusion & Diversity: We are committed to creating inclusive, diverse, and equitable workplaces. Our teams should reflect a variety of backgrounds and experiences, which enriches our ability to address challenges and serve our customers worldwide.