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Retail - Boutique Lead, Boutique Management (Old Orchard)

Aritzia · Skokie, IL · $26.00–$32.00 an hour · Part time

Posted Jun 30, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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Likely interview questions for this role

Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

About your past

As a Boutique Lead, you'd run the floor and motivate the team. Tell me about a time you led a shift or a team.

What they are checking: Whether they have real experience leading people on a sales floor, even without a manager title.

Tell me about a time you helped a teammate improve their selling.

What they are checking: Whether they coach peers in a way that builds skills and confidence.

Where do you see yourself growing at Aritzia in the next few years?

What they are checking: Whether they have real ambition in store leadership, since this role is a step toward management.

What would you do

How do you keep the team focused on sales when it's slow?

What they are checking: Whether they use quiet times for coaching, product knowledge and clienteling rather than letting energy drop.

An associate pushes back on your direction during a busy shift. How do you handle it?

What they are checking: Whether they keep authority and calm while addressing the issue at the right time.

A client complains that an associate was rude. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they resolve the client's issue and follow up with the associate fairly.

How do you decide when to handle something yourself versus escalating to the Boutique Manager?

What they are checking: Whether they know the limits of their role and escalate the right things at the right time.

About the work

How do you make sure every client gets a world-class experience during a rush?

What they are checking: Whether they can position associates so service stays high even when the store is packed.

What details do you check to make sure the boutique is ready before opening?

What they are checking: Whether they pay attention to product, space and operations so the store opens ready to sell.

How would you build loyal relationships with regular clients at Old Orchard?

What they are checking: Whether they understand clienteling and personal follow-up as tools for repeat business.

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The full job description

As published by Aritzia.

THE TEAM The mission of the Store Management Department is to lead our specialized teams to sell clothes and deliver world-class experiences THE OPPORTUNITY As a member of the Store Management Department, you will lead and motivate the teams responsible for selling clothes, delivering world-class client experiences, and building loyal client relationships. As a Boutique Lead, you will be responsible for the flawless execution of Sales, Floor, Business and People Management in order to exceed daily business goals. And, with people at the heart of everything you do, you will support our high-potential people to grow rewarding careers at Aritzia—while enjoying one yourself. THE ROLE As the Boutique Lead, you will lead the team to: • To lead the team to sell clothes, deliver world-class experiences, and build loyal client relationships. • To create an optimal balance of sales and service by having the right people, in the right place at the right time. • To seamlessly own or escalate the invisible details across People, Clients, Product, Space, Risk and Operations that enable an exceptional shopping experience • To manage the day-to-day performance of the retail team in support of the business objectives, enabling progressive career development and an incredible employee experience • Work with the appropriate Business Support partners to seamlessly lead the day-to-day function of the department in support of corporate objectives, while enabling progressive career development and an incredible employee experience THE QUALIFICATIONS The Boutique Lead has: • A commitment to learn, apply, champion, and enrich Aritzia's Business and People Leadership principles • The skills to collaborate strategically with cross-functional partners in the pursuit of shared business outcomes • The skills and/or education that are an asset to perform in the role and the commitment to continuously learn and develop oneself and inspire growth in others • A dedication to quality and investing in results that add value to the business at all times • A deep understanding and commitment for the industry in which we operate • A great sense of style, representing Aritzia’s brand, aesthetic and style fundamentals while setting trends and influencing culture THE PERKS Industry-leading benefits you will receive while working at Aritzia • Competitive Pay Package – We’re committed to competitive pay and performance- based pay increases • Base wage range: $26.00 - $32.00 USD per hour • Product Discount – Maybe you’ve heard of our famous product discount? You have now. • Aritzia Virtual Wellness – Because your health, happiness, and safety matter – 24/7 resources to support you in your wellbeing goals, be it physical, mental, social, or financial. • Aspirational Workspace – Our boutiques are specially designed to be places of beauty, creativity, and inspiration. From the product to the art to the music pumping through our top-of-the-line sound systems. It’s all part of the Everyday Luxury experience you – and our clients – deserve. ARITZIA Aritzia is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Our goal is to be inclusive, diverse, and representative of the communities where we work while creating an environment where every person can enjoy a successful career. This commitment applies to all candidates and employees regardless of race, ethnicity, citizenship, creed, place of origin, religion, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, family status, marital status, disability, age, and any other protected characteristic. Requests for accommodation due to a disability or any other protected characteristic can be made at any stage of the recruitment process and during employment by contacting our People & Culture Team. We’re committed to making your experience positive and transparent. Please note, our recruiters will only contact you using an @aritzia.com email address. If you receive recruitment-related messages from other domains, please disregard them.

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