Visual Merchandiser

JR United Kingdom; Colchester; On-site; GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international lifestyle retail brand is seeking a talented Visual Merchandiser for their Colchester store. This role involves creating inspiring displays that enhance the customer journey, training staff, and collaborating with management to maximize store impact. Competitive salary and benefits included.

Benefits

28 days annual leave

Company pension scheme

Ongoing coaching

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience in retail design or visual merchandising.
• Strong planning and aesthetic skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Drive sales through effective visual merchandising.
• Plan and build creative displays.
• Train staff on presentation standards.

Skills

Planning skills

Aesthetic detail

Team collaboration

Problem-solving

Education

Background in retail design or visual merchandising

Job description

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Location: Colchester

Salary: £28,000 per year

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Are you passionate about interiors and visual storytelling? Do you love creating engaging displays that stop customers in their tracks? If you’re creative, structured, and love working with colours, textiles, and design – this could be your perfect next role.

We are working with a beautiful international lifestyle retail brand known for its serene shopping environments and elegant Nordic-inspired product ranges. They are now looking for a talented Visual Merchandiser to join their team in Colchester.

About the Role:

As the store’s Visual Merchandiser, you’ll be responsible for bringing the brand’s world to life through inspiring, commercial product displays that enhance the customer journey. You'll plan and execute display changes, shop floor moves, and seasonal styling, while also training others to uphold high merchandising standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Drive sales through engaging and effective visual merchandising
• Plan and build creative and inspiring displays across the store
• Support stock planning and delivery processing
• Deliver hands-on training to store colleagues on presentation standards
• Work collaboratively with the management team to maximise store impact
• Carry out keyholder duties, supporting daily store operations

What We’re Looking For:

• A background in retail design or visual merchandising
• Strong planning skills and an eye for aesthetic detail
• The ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Calm, positive, and solutions-focused under pressure

What’s in It for You:

• Competitive salary of £28,000
• 28 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays)
• Company pension scheme
• Full onboarding and ongoing coaching
• Access to a confidential Employee Assistance Programme

Join a brand where aesthetics meet calm and creativity flows freely. If this sounds like your next step, we’d love to hear from you – please send us your CV to apply.