Durban Visual Merchandising Specialist: Store Displays

Placements24; Durban; On-site; ZAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Creative growth opportunities

Medical aid and pension

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a creative Visual Merchandising Specialist to design and implement visually compelling displays for our Durban-area retail stores. You will translate brand guidelines into engaging in-store experiences that attract customers and drive sales.

The role requires a strong design sensibility, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate with marketing and buying teams to execute campaigns. On-site work in Durban with regular store visits is essential.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Visual Merchandiser in retail.
• Strong portfolio of visual display concepts and execution.
• Understanding of design principles, colour theory and space planning.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute in-store displays, window presentations, and layouts.
• Ensure visual merchandising adheres to brand guidelines across stores.
• Collaborate with marketing and buying teams to translate campaigns into displays.
• Source props, fixtures and signage for displays.
• Stay updated on retail merchandising trends and best practices.
• Train store staff on visual merchandising standards.
• Monitor store performance and gather feedback to improve strategies.
• Create guidelines and plans for store openings and seasonal updates.
• Visit Durban stores to assess and implement merchandising strategies.

Skills

Visual merchandising

Portfolio

Design principles

Colour theory

Space planning

Communication skills

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Placements24 seeks a creative Visual Merchandising Specialist to design and implement visually compelling displays for our Durban-area retail stores. You will translate brand guidelines into engaging in-store experiences that attract customers and drive sales.

The role requires a strong design sensibility, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate with marketing and buying teams to execute campaigns. On-site work in Durban with regular store visits is essential.