Urban Outfitters Display Artist

## Location This position is located at 7650 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, California, 90046 United States ## Role Summary The Display Artist collaborates with the Visual Merchandising Manager to create an emotionally engaging environment, developing two- & three-dimensional displays that reflect the customer's appreciation of discovery, creativity, diversity, and authenticity. To be considered for this role, you must attach a portfolio or examples of your work. ## Role Responsibilities Brand Experience - Acts as a brand representative reflective of the company values and partners with the Visual Merchandising Manager on the creation of an engaging visual experience that appeals to the UO customer - Demonstrates awareness of the impact that display and merchandising have on the overall store; interprets seasonal direction to support increasing sales and profitability - Exhibits an understanding of and interest in current, brand relevant trends in art, design, architecture, and fashion and how they can apply to the store environment Leadership + Team Management - Mentors the team through the philosophy of “peers teaching peers” by training visual expectations, materials management, and tool safety procedures - Attends store meetings to share inspiration, new ideas, and pertinent information from Home Office with the store team - Takes initiative with each project to grow display experience and elevate craft; supports in the identification and training of future display talent Visual + Business Operations - Collaborates in the display planning process through sharing of inspiration, idea generation, sketching, and sourcing of materials; prioritizes projects and monitors progress with timelines while following the visual spending guidelines and budget - Applies seasonal direction and inspiration provided by the Home Office to meet the unique needs of the store; establishes signage and fixtures that uphold presentation standards - Executes and maintains all window and interior displays while ensuring craft of all displays are high quality and well executed; keeps back of house areas organized and clean, including display room, signage storage area, and fixture room - Adheres to store’s safety standards, inventory accuracy, reduction of product loss, and upholds all company policy and procedures to support the profitability of the store Communication + Relationships - Builds and maintains productive partnerships with members of the store team contributing to a culture of strong communication and teamwork - Possesses strong written and verbal communication skills; appropriately filters and communicates presentation priorities and initiatives - Partners with the Visual Merchandising Manager and when applicable provides support to neighboring non-DA stores in the market and district - Demonstrates adaptability by redirecting display priorities as needed to work through problem-solving scenarios or a redirection in company directives ## Role Qualifications - Passion for UO brand - Resilient leader able to thrive in a dynamic, constantly evolving environment - Builds relationships naturally, embraces individuality, and diversity - Artistic background working with a wide variety of mediums - Able to work weekdays and is open to flexing schedule to the needs of the business or supporting events - High level of craftsmanship and ability to create and install two-dimensional and three-dimensional work - Previous experience with building, drafting, and a working knowledge of power tools (including but not limited to circular saw, miter/chop saw, jig saw) - Ability to provide examples of previous work or portfolio - Occasional travel; May contribute to display needs across multiple stores and/or support store openings ## The Perks URBN offers comprehensive Perks & Benefits to employees. Availability and eligibility to specific benefits may be subject to your location and employment status. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, PTO, generous…