Elm Clothing Visual Merchandiser

Elm Lifestyle Pty; Geelong; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Elm Lifestyle Pty seeks a full-time Visual Merchandiser for Elm Colour Your Lifestyle stores. You will work in-store nationwide, ensuring displays meet directives and brand standards, reporting to the National Retail Manager.

The ideal candidate has 2–3+ years in visual merchandising, a creative eye, and strong communication. You will implement trends, train staff, and coordinate displays across stores; a police check is required.

Qualifications

• 2–3+ years in a Visual Merchandising role.
• Strong creative lens and eye for detail.
• Understanding of market trends.
• Strong written and visual communication skills.
• Proactive, can-do attitude; comfortable in a dynamic, hands-on role.
• Must have a valid driver\'s license.

Responsibilities

• Plan and discuss company direction weekly with Head Office.
• Develop, implement and coordinate monthly visual merchandising briefs.
• Project and maintain a professional Elm Lifestyle brand image.
• Train in-store teams on merchandising principles, display techniques and seasonal trends.
• Communicate briefs and standards to store managers.
• Maintain relationships with suppliers and contractors.
• Plan and develop effective merchandise displays.
• Coordinate window displays with retail and marketing teams.
• Source display materials and props.
• Provide current police check prior to commencing employment.

Skills

Visual Merchandising

Creative flair

Market trends

Communication skills

Proactive attitude

In-store implementation

Time management

Valid driver\'s license

Job description

The Stage II Group is a national clothing wholesaler and retailer, with well-known brands such as Edge Clothing, All About Eve, St Goliath, Silent Theory, Jorge, Elm Lifestyle, Foxwood, St Goliath Boys, Eve Girl and Animal Crackers.

Job Profile

We currently have an opportunity for a full time Visual Merchandiser to join our amazing retail division, for our Elm Colour Your Lifestyle clothing stores. This position focuses on ensuring all stores nationwide meet company standards according to weekly directives, primarily working in store, and reporting to the National Retail Manager.

Key responsibilities include:

Liaise and work closely with the Head Office team: plan & discuss company direction and objectives weekly

Develop, implement and coordinate monthly visual merchandising briefs

Project & maintain an appropriate professional image for the "Elm Lifestyle" brand

Train in store teams on all merchandising principles, display techniques and seasonal trends

Communicate with store managers regarding visual merchandising brief's, store merchandising plans, objectives and standards

Maintain and develop relationships with suppliers and contractors

Plan and develop effective merchandise displays

Coordinate window displays with retail and marketing teams

Source product display materials, including window/in store props

Skills, Experience & Knowledge:

2-3+ year experience in a VisualMerchandise role.

Must have a strong creative lens and flair and natural eye for detail and purpose.

A strong understanding of the market and trends.

Strong communication skills both visual and written.

Proactive and natural doer with a can-do attitude. Must like work in a dynamic and hands on role.

The ability to adapt to change and pivot with a positive and proactive attitude.

You must be able to think outside the box and execute on concepts across all stores nationally.

Must be able to work within tight timeliness, work with change and develop new Visual Merchandising concepts in short periods of time to align with stock arrival times.

Previous experience within the retail and visual merchandising environment.

Valid driver's licence.

To be considered for this role you must have experience in visual merchandising, preferably with a fashion background;strong numerical and analytical skills;an ability to meet deadlines and work within a fast-paced environment;and excellent communication skills, both written and spoken, with the ability to influence stakeholders across the organisation.

• Tools of the trade, including company vehicle

Please note it is a requirement that your provide a current police check before commencing employment

Only successful candidates will be contacted.