Visual Merchandiser

Role Overview

Join us as a Visual Merchandising Partner, where you will craft engaging and visually attractive window displays designed to draw customers into our stores and inspire them to explore our products. Your role entails creating a compelling shopping journey for every visitor to our shop floor by maintaining outstanding merchandising and presentation standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain industry-leading standards in merchandising and product presentation on a daily basis.
• Efficiently manage changes related to seasonal displays and store layout with minimal disruption to customers.
• Exhibit adaptability by supporting various areas within the branch and different departments as needed.
• Collaborate with visual merchandising and branch teams to share expertise and enhance overall performance of departments and branches.
• Handle stock and system processes vigilantly to reduce business risks and loss.

Required Skills & Experience

• Strong creativity paired with keen attention to detail.
• Previous experience working effectively as part of a team.

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Qualifications in Display or Design disciplines.
• Background in creating impactful displays.
• Prior experience within a retail environment.

About The Partnership

We are the UK’s largest employee-owned business encompassing our iconic brands John Lewis and Waitrose. Our ethos is being more than employees — we are Partners, united by a mission to create a happier world. The future is bright with ongoing innovation, adaptation, and diversification. Our core principles revolve around excellence in retail, offering competitive prices, superior product quality, and exceptional service.

Partnering comes with shared ownership responsibilities and rewards. Each Partner contributes to our success, navigating both the highs and lows while upholding respectful, kind, and collaborative values. We foster an inclusive culture, welcoming diverse backgrounds to help everyone flourish individually and collectively.

Additional Information

Some roles may require undergoing pre-employment checks, including DBS or financial integrity assessments conducted by accredited third parties. Candidates will be advised if such vetting applies and are encouraged to complete relevant forms promptly to avoid recruitment delays.

Vacancies might close early due to high application volumes, thus early application is recommended. We support applicants needing reasonable accommodations for disabilities during the application or interview process. We also prioritize work-life balance and offer flexible working options such as compressed hours, job-sharing, or part-time contracts upon discussion with hiring managers.