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Title: VISUAL MERCHANDISER (Full Time) Location: United States-Maryland-Bethesda Job Number: 250001AP Job Summary: Responsible for creating and constructing merchandise displays in Navy Exchange facilities. May perform clerical functions and drive in performance of duties. Duties and Responsibilities: Constructs, arranges and maintains effective and artistic visual merchandising presentation and displays in appropriate interior and exterior Exchange locations to include walls showcases windows shelves counter tops etc. Decorates designated areas such as showcases ledges shelves and fixtures. Sets up focal display near entrances of Exchange to attract customer s attention. These displays may be designed to support a seasonal mood and or a special merchandising event. As required prepares appropriate signs etc. - Works with store management personnel in connection with decoration and display requirements including the designing and assembling of key department displays to highlight and identify principal merchandising efforts and or assembly of fixtures. As instructed sets up mannequins, focal points, vignettes and shadow box displays depending upon the particular display involved. -Enters information into a priority software program for point of sale sign making. -Assists in determining the signing formats to meet particular needs - Is responsible for the safekeeping of props mannequins tools fixtures in storage area maintains areas in a clean and orderly manner. - Maintains records logs on duplicating and sign making services provided. Procures materials and supplies needed to fulfill sign making assignments. - As required takes publicity photographs and writes articles for placement in employees newsletter on sales and events. - Performs other related duties as assigned. MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS - Driver’s license required for positions assigned driving responsibilities. - Climbing ladders and moderate lifting of objects occasionally weighing up to 50 lbs is a requirement of this position. Qualifications: GENERAL EXPERIENCE 2 years of experience which demonstrated possession of the necessary mechanical and artistic skills required of the position to be filled in visual merchandising display and communication. Such experience may have been gained in operation of sign machines graphics illustration visual display or interior decoration. SUBSTITUTION OF EXPERIENCE FOR EXPERIENCE 1. Education successfully completed in specialized schools of interior decoration design or art may be substituted for experience year for year provided an average of 150 class hours a year is shown in interior decoration or design. 2. 1 year education successfully completed in an accredited college or university may be substituted for each year of experience provided an average of six semester hours a year included courses in interior decoration or design architecture commercial art or related fine arts courses. Why the Navy Exchange Service Command? While some may serve overseas for our country, we hold down the fort – we serve the men and women who wear the flag – America’s strength, America’s heart. We are here to guide them, and deliver our service members and their families the tools they need to do what they love to do. · You can expect an unforgettable, dynamic, and competitive work environment. The Benefits begin DAY ONE: We know you work hard, and cultivate the very best solutions for your family – and that’s why the benefits we offer, you won’t find anywhere else: · We offer a competitive federal salary beginning at the Non-Appropriated Fund NF-01 level depending on experience · Did we mention, your Benefits begin on DAY ONE ? · Federal Healthcare benefits · Dental, Vision, 401(k) & Pension Plan · Accrual of paid time off at DAY ONE · Tuition reimbursement program · Continuity Programs for Military Spouses · Public Student Loan Forgiveness eligible* after qualifying years of service · Tax Free shopping, worldwide, at any Navy Exchange location Because here at the Navy Exchange Service Command, there’s no such thing as tomorrow – there’s only today. GET AFTER IT. Seize the opportunity to grow and be community driven, too. Build a mission driven life. Mission: YOU . https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9h1WLIY3hT8 – Heroes Welcome