Display Assistant

We are Harvey Nichols.
A British lifestyle store offering a fearlessly modern edit of fashion, food and beauty, we inspire people to stand out and be unique. With a reputation for bringing new and exciting product to our stores and online, we also provide our customers with the best in hospitality ranging from a luxury wine offer to award-winning restaurants.

How we reward your hard work… 

At Harvey Nichols, we champion career development and are passionate about our people. We will do all we can to support your journey and career path with us. Alongside this you will have access to a world of amazing benefits such as; 

• Up to 40% off fashion  
• Up to 40% off hospitality, foodmarket and hampers 
• 30% off beauty and perfumery, wine and spirits 
• Clothing allowance 
• Subsidised travel card (zones 1-6) on passing probation 
• Competitive commission scheme 
• Paid overtime 

You will also have access to charity days, a season ticket/bike loan; learning and development opportunities; to our Employee Assistance Program - Retail Trust and recognition schemes and the opportunity to join one of our Employee groups – Wellbeing, Diversity & Inclusion and Sustainability. These are just some of the reasons people join and stay! 

Job Purpose

To provide a support service in terms of visual display throughout the store, including window displays and signage. 

Job Objectives

• Ensure daily floor checks are carried out on relevant floors ensuring standards of presentation and to highlight and rectify any issues.
• Assist with the production and implementation of display materials for use in the store to create interior and window displays.
• To assist in the implementation and movement of mannequins, consulting with the managers ensuring that key trends are displayed.
• To assist with requests from sales consultants and customers for items displayed on the mannequins.
• To carry out relevant signage and graphics tasks under the guidance of Display Manager and Assistant Display Manager, such as in-store branding signage, directional signage, logos, window locations, hospitality and beauty promotional posters, events, local creative commercial projects and sale signage.
• Develop creative ideas and concepts for internal and window displays choosing the appropriate media and style to meet the Company’s objectives and reflect the current trends.
• To support in the installations for promotional events both in store and externally.
• Ensure a good standard of housekeeping within the department and that it is maintained in a safe manner, free of hazards, and that the store Health and Safety Regulations are adhered to at all times.
• Understand the need for changing priorities and required work to be finished on time, occasionally continuing outside basic working hours to meet the needs of the business.
• Ensure the compliance of Harvey Nichols rules and regulations regarding stock movement when placing window stock on approval

Qualifications and Experience required

• MAC and PC literate

Skills and Personal attributes required

• Communication skills
• Customer service centric
• Drive and energy
• Building working relationships
• Team player
• Problem solving