Visual Merchandiser and Sales Associate – Paris

Visual Merchandiser / Sales Associate — Copenhagen

About Marimekko

Marimekko is a Finnish lifestyle design company renowned worldwide for its bold original prints, vibrant colors, and timeless design philosophy. Founded in 1951, the company built its identity on unparalleled printed fabrics and has grown into one of the most recognizable lifestyle brands on the global stage. The product portfolio spans high-quality clothing, bags, accessories, and home décor items ranging from textiles to tableware.

In 2025, Marimekko reported net sales of EUR 190 million with a comparable operating profit margin of 17.1 percent. The brand operates over 170 stores worldwide, serves customers through an online store across 39 countries, and employs approximately 490 people globally. Key markets include Northern Europe, the Asia-Pacific region, and North America. The company is listed on Nasdaq Helsinki Ltd. Marimekko is also recognized as one of Finland's most attractive employers, ranked 7th among business professionals and 5th among business students in Universum's national employer rankings.

About the Role

We are looking for an organized, creative, and customer-focused Visual Merchandiser / Sales Associate to join our Copenhagen store team. This is a permanent, full-time position available to start as soon as possible.

In this dual role, you will be at the heart of the store experience — responsible both for delivering an inspiring, visually stunning retail environment and for providing exceptional, personalized service to every customer who walks through the door. You will serve as a true brand ambassador, translating Marimekko's global creative vision into a local store experience that reflects the brand's spirit and values.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the overall visual standard and inspirational look of the store in line with Marimekko's global guidelines
• Plan, execute, and update in-store campaigns, product displays, and window presentations with precision and creativity
• Ensure consistent visual merchandising standards across all product categories, including clothing, accessories, and home décor
• Drive sales actively on the shop floor by engaging customers, understanding their needs, and offering tailored product recommendations
• Deliver an unforgettable, high-quality shopping experience that reflects Marimekko's brand values at every touchpoint
• Collaborate with the store team to maintain an organized, well-stocked, and beautifully presented store environment
• Stay current with retail trends, visual merchandising developments, and evolving consumer behaviors to continuously elevate the in-store experience
• Support the store manager and team with day-to-day retail operations as needed

Requirements

• Previous experience in visual merchandising, fashion retail, design, or a related field
• A genuine passion for fashion, design, and home décor
• Excellent sales skills and a naturally service-oriented, customer-first approach
• Strong eye for detail, color, and composition with a high visual standard
• Up to date with current retail and visual merchandising trends and consumer behaviors
• An innovative thinker with strong execution power — able to turn creative ideas into polished results
• A sense of responsibility, reliability, and pride in your work
• Strong teamwork skills, flexibility, and the ability to perform well under pressure
• Energetic, brave, and positive with a can-do attitude

Our Culture

At Marimekko, we encourage people to be themselves. We believe in fairness, doing things together, using common sense, and finding genuine joy in our work. Our culture and working environment are founded on equality, inclusion, and a deep appreciation of diversity. Marimekko welcomes and encourages applications from everyone, regardless of national origin, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, religion, or any other personal characteristic. Recruitment is always based on business need, and candidates are evaluated on relevant knowledge, skills, experience, and motivation.

If you are inspired by what you have read and believe you are the person we are looking for, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your application, including your CV and cover letter, via the Marimekko careers site. Interviews will begin during the application period, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible — and no later than 13 August 2026.