Visual Merchandising Specialist - Retail

Placements24; Willows (CA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible remote work

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Visual Merchandising Specialist to drive compelling product displays across locations through remote leadership. You will design concepts, develop guidelines, and support store teams to ensure brand-consistent visuals that elevate shopper experience.

The role emphasizes collaboration with marketing, trend awareness, and budget-conscious execution, enabling scalable national merchandising programs.

Qualifications

• Comprehensive visual merchandising background with strong portfolio.
• Ability to translate brand guidelines into compelling displays.
• Excellent communication and remote collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Design innovative visual merchandising concepts and plans.
• Create and distribute remote guidelines for store teams.
• Collaborate with marketing to align visuals with campaigns.
• Develop a library of assets and inspiration materials.
• Provide remote guidance and evaluate merchandising outcomes.
• Stay updated on trends and industry practices.
• Plan seasonal displays and manage allocated budgets.

Skills

Visual merchandising

Portfolio

Design principles

Adobe Creative Suite

Remote collaboration

Communication

Budget management

Space planning

Education

Bachelor preferred

Tools

Photoshop

Illustrator

3D modeling software

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a creative and detail-oriented Visual Merchandising Specialist to join their innovative retail team. This fully remote position offers a unique opportunity to influence the aesthetic and customer experience of stores across various locations, including Welkom, Free State . You will be responsible for developing and implementing visually compelling merchandising strategies that align with brand guidelines and drive product appeal. This role requires a strong understanding of design principles, an eye for detail, and the ability to translate creative concepts into actionable plans that can be executed by store teams. As a remote specialist, you will leverage digital tools and communication platforms to collaborate effectively with regional managers and store associates, ensuring consistent brand presentation and maximizing sales through impactful displays. If you have a passion for visual storytelling and a knack for creating inspiring retail environments, we encourage you to apply.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop innovative visual merchandising concepts and plans to enhance product presentation and drive sales.
• Create detailed visual merchandising guidelines and manuals for store teams to implement effectively.
• Collaborate with marketing and product teams to align visual strategies with promotional campaigns and new product launches.
• Develop and maintain a library of visual merchandising assets and inspiration materials.
• Provide remote guidance and support to store teams on visual merchandising execution and best practices.
• Analyze sales data and customer feedback to evaluate the effectiveness of visual merchandising initiatives.
• Stay abreast of industry trends, competitor activities, and emerging visual merchandising techniques.
• Plan and execute seasonal and promotional visual merchandising updates across all designated retail spaces.
• Ensure brand consistency and aesthetic appeal across all visual touchpoints.
• Manage budgets allocated for visual merchandising projects and materials.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Visual Merchandising Specialist or in a similar creative role within the retail sector.
• Strong portfolio showcasing creative visual merchandising concepts and executions.
• Excellent understanding of design principles, color theory, and space planning.
• Proficiency in design software such as Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator) and 3D modeling software is a plus.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, particularly in a remote setting.
• Ability to interpret brand guidelines and translate them into compelling visual displays.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Experience in creating and distributing visual merchandising guidelines remotely.
• A keen eye for detail and a passion for creating visually appealing retail environments.
• Knowledge of retail sales drivers and their impact on merchandising decisions.

Benefits

• Competitive salary reflective of skills and experience.
• Flexible remote working arrangement, allowing for a healthy work-life balance.
• Opportunities to contribute to the brand's visual identity on a national scale.
• Professional development and training in the latest merchandising trends.
• Access to cutting-edge design tools and resources.
• Collaborative and creative work culture.
• Contribution to a respected and growing retail organization.
• Potential for performance-based bonuses.
• Retirement savings plan options.
• Regular feedback and performance reviews.