Creative Visual Merchandising Lead - Hybrid Role

Placements24

Pretoria

Hybrid

ZAR 420,000 - 660,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Provident fund

Hybrid role

Job summary

Placements24 is recruiting a Creative Visual Merchandising Manager for Pretoria, Gauteng. You will design store layouts and product displays, develop guidelines, and drive brand-consistent in-store experiences across locations.

The role blends office concept development with on-site execution, requiring travel within the Pretoria region. The ideal candidate has a design-focused background, strong color theory and typography skills, and proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or diploma in Visual Merchandising, Interior Design, Graphic Design, or related field.
Minimum of 4 years of visual merchandising experience, preferably in fashion/retail.
Ability to create impactful and inspiring visual displays.
Strong understanding of color theory, space planning, and typography.
Excellent communication, interpersonal and presentation skills.
Willingness to travel within Pretoria area and surroundings.

Responsibilities

Conceptualize and implement store layouts and displays to enhance the shopping experience.
Develop visual merchandising guidelines for all retail locations.
Collaborate with merchandising, marketing and store ops for cohesive branding.
Plan seasonal campaigns, promotions and new product launches.
Source and manage display fixtures, props and signage.
Train staff on visual merchandising best practices.
Monitor performance and adjust displays as needed.
Stay updated on industry trends and design aesthetics.
Create mood boards, sketches and mock-ups to communicate concepts.
Maintain high display standards reflecting the brand image.