Remote E-commerce Visual Merchandiser - Digital Focus

Placements24; United States; Remote; USD 5,500 - 6,100; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Flexible schedule

Impact on online brand identity

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Remote E-commerce Visual Merchandiser to enhance our online storefront. You will translate visual merchandising principles into engaging digital displays, optimize product layouts, and drive user experience and sales in a fully remote setting.

The role requires a strong portfolio, proficiency with Photoshop/Illustrator, and experience with Shopify/Magento/WooCommerce. Collaboration with marketing and analytics teams is essential to succeed.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in ecommerce visual merchandising.
• Strong understanding of UX/UI principles related to visuals.
• Proficiency in Photoshop and Illustrator for asset creation.
• Experience with Shopify, Magento or WooCommerce is highly desirable.
• Portfolio showcasing successful digital merchandising projects.
• Excellent analytical skills to interpret data for design decisions.
• Creative thinking with attention to aesthetics and brand consistency.
• Ability to work independently and in a remote team.
• Strong communication to articulate visual concepts.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategies for digital visual merchandising across product pages and banners.
• Create compelling product imagery and graphical assets for the site.
• Optimize layouts and organization to improve user experience and sales.
• Collaborate with marketing to align visuals with campaigns.
• Analyze website traffic and behavior to identify visual improvement opportunities.
• Ensure brand consistency across the digital platform.
• Stay updated on design trends and ecommerce best practices.
• Plan and execute A/B tests for visual approaches.
• Manage and organize digital assets for easy access.
• Provide input for website design enhancements related to visuals.

Skills

Visual merchandising

UX/UI understanding

Data analytics

Creative thinking

Remote work

Communication skills

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Shopify

Magento

WooCommerce

Google Analytics

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a forward-thinking online retailer, is seeking a talented and innovative Remote E-commerce Visual Merchandiser to enhance their digital storefront. This fully remote role is perfect for a creative individual who understands the principles of visual merchandising and how to translate them effectively into an online environment. You will be responsible for optimizing product presentation, creating engaging digital displays, and ensuring a visually appealing and user-friendly shopping experience on the website. Your work will directly influence customer engagement, conversion rates, and overall brand perception. This is an excellent opportunity to apply your creative skills in a dynamic, remote-first setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategies for digital visual merchandising across product pages, category listings, and promotional banners.
• Create compelling and informative product imagery and graphical assets for the website.
• Optimize product layouts and organization on the e-commerce platform to improve user experience and drive sales.
• Collaborate with the marketing and e-commerce teams to align visual merchandising with campaigns and promotions.
• Analyze website traffic, user behavior, and sales data to identify opportunities for visual improvements.
• Ensure brand consistency in all visual elements across the digital platform.
• Stay updated on e-commerce best practices, digital design trends, and competitor visual strategies.
• Plan and execute A/B testing for different visual merchandising approaches to maximize effectiveness.
• Manage and organize digital assets, ensuring they are easily accessible and properly formatted.
• Provide creative input for website design enhancements related to visual presentation.

Requirements

• Proven experience in visual merchandising, with a significant focus on e-commerce or digital platforms.
• Strong understanding of UX/UI principles and how they relate to visual merchandising.
• Proficiency in graphic design software (e.g., Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator) and potentially digital asset management tools.
• Experience with e-commerce platforms (e.g., Shopify, Magento, WooCommerce) is highly desirable.
• A strong portfolio showcasing successful digital visual merchandising projects.
• Excellent analytical skills and the ability to interpret data to inform design decisions.
• Creative thinking and a keen eye for aesthetics, detail, and brand consistency.
• Ability to work independently, manage deadlines, and collaborate effectively in a remote team.
• Strong communication skills to articulate visual concepts and strategies.
• Familiarity with web analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics).

Benefits

• A competitive contract rate, aiming for an equivalent annual salary of 95000 ZAR.
• Fully remote work arrangement offering maximum flexibility.
• Opportunity to shape the visual identity of a growing online brand.
• Work on exciting digital merchandising projects from your home office.
• Collaborate with a creative and innovative remote team.
• Gain experience at the forefront of e-commerce visual presentation.
• Directly impact customer engagement and online sales performance.