Cape Town Visual Merchandising Lead

Placements24; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 250,000 - 380,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid contribution

Pension fund contribution

Employee discounts

Travel allowances

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 in Cape Town, Western Cape, seeks a creative Visual Merchandiser to translate brand aesthetics into compelling in‑store experiences that attract customers and drive sales.

You will design windows, floor layouts, and product showcases, maintain brand consistency across locations, and collaborate with Marketing and Store Operations to align visuals with product launches. Travel to stores in the Western Cape may be required.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in visual merchandising, preferably fashion/apparel retail.
• Strong portfolio showcasing visual display concepts and execution.
• Excellent understanding of color theory and spatial design.
• Proficiency with graphic design software is a plus.
• Ability to translate brand guidelines into impactful displays.
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Good organizational and multi-project management.
• Willingness to travel to Western Cape stores and beyond.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement captivating visual merchandising displays for store windows, floor layouts, and product showcases.
• Ensure brand consistency across all visual elements in multiple store locations.
• Develop and execute seasonal visual merchandising plans and campaigns.
• Collaborate with marketing and buying teams to align visuals with launches and promotions.
• Source and manage props, fixtures, and other materials.
• Train store staff on visual merchandising standards and best practices.
• Monitor inventory and plan presentations to maximize sales.
• Stay updated on fashion trends and visual merchandising innovations.
• Create detailed guidelines and visual merchandising plans for store teams.
• Evaluate display effectiveness and adjust to optimize engagement and sales.

Skills

Visual merchandising

Portfolio

Color theory

Graphic design software

Brand guidelines

Communication

Project management

Travel flexibility

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Placements24 in Cape Town, Western Cape, seeks a creative Visual Merchandiser to translate brand aesthetics into compelling in‑store experiences that attract customers and drive sales.

You will design windows, floor layouts, and product showcases, maintain brand consistency across locations, and collaborate with Marketing and Store Operations to align visuals with product launches. Travel to stores in the Western Cape may be required.