Junior Retail Visual Merchandiser (Remote)

Placements24; Waukee (IA); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive entry-level salary

Fully remote work arrangement

Hands-on experience in retail visual  

Mentorship from experienced visual-mer

Impact on Paarl stores

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a junior Retail Visual Merchandiser to join a fully remote team. You’ll support the visual merchandising group by developing attractive displays that drive sales and reinforce brand identity across digital and physical touchpoints.

This entry-level role suits a design-minded individual with a passion for retail aesthetics, storytelling, and collaboration, working remotely from anywhere to support stores nationwide, including Paarl.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Visual Arts, Interior Design, Fashion Merchandising, or related field.
• Basic understanding of retail visual merchandising principles.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite is a plus.
• Strong aesthetics, color sense, and spatial awareness.
• Excellent organizational skills for remote work.
• Keen interest in retail with proactive learning.

Responsibilities

• Assist in conceptualization and design of visual merchandising displays for retail channels.
• Create and maintain visual merchandising guidelines and planograms.
• Source props and materials for display setups.
• Support senior merchandising with product styling and photography for online/marketing use.
• Conduct remote analysis of visual display effectiveness and suggest improvements.
• Stay updated on visual merchandising trends and competitor activities.

Skills

Visual aesthetics

Color theory

Spatial awareness

Organization

Remote work

Retail interest

Education

Visual Arts or related field

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

About the Role

Our client is searching for an enthusiastic and creative Junior Retail Visual Merchandiser to join their fully remote team. In this role, you will support the visual merchandising team in creating aesthetically pleasing and commercially effective displays that drive product sales and enhance brand image. You will assist in developing visual concepts, preparing presentation guidelines, and ensuring brand consistency across all digital and physical touchpoints. This is an excellent entry-level opportunity for a design-oriented individual with a passion for retail aesthetics and a knack for visual storytelling, working collaboratively from anywhere, supporting stores nationwide, including those in Paarl .

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the conceptualization and design of visual merchandising displays for various retail channels.


• Help create and maintain visual merchandising guidelines and planograms for store execution.


• Source props and materials required for display setups.


• Support the senior merchandising team with product styling and photography for online and marketing use.


• Conduct remote analysis of visual display effectiveness and suggest improvements.


• Stay updated on visual merchandising trends and competitor activities.

Requirements

• Diploma or degree in Visual Arts, Interior Design, Fashion Merchandising, or a related creative field.


• Basic understanding of retail visual merchandising principles and practices.


• Proficiency in graphic design software such as Adobe Creative Suite is a plus.


• Strong sense of aesthetics, color, and spatial arrangement.


• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a remote environment .


• A keen interest in retail and a proactive approach to learning.

Benefits

• Competitive entry-level salary.


• Fully remote work arrangement, offering significant flexibility.


• Valuable hands-on experience in retail visual merchandising.


• Mentorship from experienced visual merchandising professionals.


• Opportunity to contribute to the visual identity of a growing retail brand, impacting stores like those in Paarl .