E-commerce Visual Merchandiser

Placements24; Mossel Bay; On-site; ZAR 250,000 - 330,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive annual salary

Performance bonuses

Medical aid contributions

Pension fund benefits

Paid vacation time

Employee discounts on company products

Creative and dynamic work environment

Opportunities for professional growth

Job summary

WhatJobs Direct is seeking an experienced E-commerce Visual Merchandiser in Mossel Bay, Western Cape, ZA. You will curate product displays and ensure the online storefront reflects the brand identity to drive engagement and sales.

The role requires a strong aesthetic sense, solid knowledge of e-commerce best practices, and the ability to translate brand into compelling online narratives. You will collaborate with marketing and product teams to develop visually driven campaigns that boost

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Graphic Design, Fashion Merchandising, or related field (or equivalent).
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in visual merchandising for e-commerce or online retail.
• Strong understanding of e-commerce platforms and merchandising capabilities.
• Excellent eye for design, aesthetics, and visual storytelling.
• Proficiency in image editing software (e.g., Photoshop, Lightroom).
• Familiarity with UX/UI principles for online shopping.
• Ability to analyze sales data and customer behavior to inform merchandising decisions.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Organized and detail-oriented with ability to manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute visual merchandising strategies for the e-commerce site with product presentation and categorization.
• Create visually appealing product layouts, banners, and promotional displays.
• Collaborate with marketing to develop visually driven campaigns and promotions.
• Ensure high-quality, consistent product imagery and videos.
• Optimize product page layouts to improve user experience and conversions.
• Stay updated on visual merchandising trends and competitor practices.
• Analyze performance of visual merchandising elements and adjust accordingly.
• Work with web development to implement visual merchandising changes.
• Ensure brand consistency across all website visuals.
• Select and organize product imagery and lifestyle shots to tell compelling narratives.

Skills

Visual merchandising

E-commerce knowledge

UX/UI understanding

Data-driven decisions

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Graphic Design, Fashion Merchandising, or related field

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Lightroom

Job description

About the Role

Our client, WhatJobs Direct, is seeking a creative and detail-oriented E-commerce Visual Merchandiser to enhance the online shopping experience for our customers. This role is based in the scenic coastal town of Mossel Bay, Western Cape, ZA . You will be responsible for curating and presenting products online in a visually appealing and engaging manner, ensuring that our e-commerce platform effectively showcases our offerings. The ideal candidate will have a strong aesthetic sense, a deep understanding of e-commerce best practices, and the ability to translate brand identity into compelling online displays. You will work closely with marketing and product teams to create visually driven campaigns that drive sales and customer engagement. This is an exciting opportunity to influence the presentation of products and contribute directly to the success of our online retail operations. If you have a passion for aesthetics and a knack for creating captivating online storefronts, we encourage you to apply.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and execute visual merchandising strategies for the e-commerce website, focusing on product presentation and categorization.
• Create visually appealing product layouts, banners, and promotional displays.
• Collaborate with the marketing team to develop visually driven campaigns and promotions.
• Ensure product imagery and videos are high-quality, consistent, and accurately represent the products.
• Optimize product page layouts to enhance user experience and drive conversions.
• Stay updated on visual merchandising trends in the e-commerce industry and competitor best practices.
• Analyze the performance of visual merchandising elements and make data-driven adjustments.
• Work with the web development team to implement visual merchandising changes and updates.
• Ensure brand consistency across all visual elements on the website.
• Select and organize product imagery and lifestyle shots to create compelling narratives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Graphic Design, Fashion Merchandising, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in visual merchandising, with a focus on e-commerce or online retail.
• Strong understanding of e-commerce platforms and their merchandising capabilities.
• Excellent eye for design, aesthetics, and visual storytelling.
• Proficiency in image editing software (e.g., Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom).
• Familiarity with UX/UI principles related to online shopping.
• Ability to analyze sales data and customer behavior to inform merchandising decisions.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Organized and detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple projects.
• Creative problem-solving skills and a proactive attitude, based in Mossel Bay, Western Cape, ZA .

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary ranging from R250,000 to R330,000.
• Performance bonuses.
• Medical aid contributions.
• Pension fund benefits.
• Paid vacation time.
• Employee discounts on company products.
• A creative and dynamic work environment.
• Opportunities for professional growth.