Lead Store Visual Merchandiser - Cape Town

Placements24; Cape Town; Sur place; ZAR 420 000 - 660 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Salary package commensurate with経験

Staff discounts

Professional development opportunities

Creative and collaborative work

Résumé du poste

Placements24, a leading fashion retailer in Cape Town, seeks a Lead Store Visual Merchandiser to elevate brand visuals across Cape Town stores. This on-site role leads a small team, translates seasonal campaigns into captivating displays, and ensures brand standards in-store.

You will partner with buying, merchandising and marketing to create engaging layouts, train staff, manage inventory flow and stay ahead of trends. Travel within the region is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years of experience in visual merchandising, with at least 2 years in a leadership or senior role within the retail sector.
• A strong portfolio showcasing creative visual merchandising concepts and execution, preferably in fashion retail.
• Proficiency in design software (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite) is a plus.

Responsabilités

• Develop and implement captivating visual merchandising strategies aligned with brand aesthetics and marketing campaigns for all Cape Town locations.
• Create and maintain visually appealing product displays, window presentations, and in-store layouts that enhance the shopping experience and drive product visibility.
• Train and lead a team of visual merchandisers and store associates on visual merchandising standards and techniques.
• Collaborate closely with buying, merchandising, and marketing departments to ensure cohesive brand messaging and product presentation.
• Monitor inventory levels and coordinate with store teams to ensure effective product placement and replenishment.
• Regularly visit Cape Town stores to assess display execution, provide feedback, and ensure brand consistency.
• Stay abreast of industry trends, competitor activities, and new visual merchandising techniques to keep our brand presentation fresh and innovative.
• Manage visual merchandising budgets and resource allocation effectively.

Connaissances

Visual merchandising

Leadership

Color theory

Space planning

Lighting techniques

Communication

Outils

Adobe Creative Suite

Description du poste

About the Role

Our client, a leading fashion retailer, is actively searching for a highly creative and detail-oriented Lead Store Visual Merchandiser to join their team in Cape Town, Western Cape. This role is critical in shaping the brand's image and driving customer engagement through compelling in-store displays and brand presentation. You will be responsible for translating seasonal campaigns and brand guidelines into visually stunning store environments across Cape Town's retail landscape. The ideal candidate will possess a keen eye for aesthetics, a strong understanding of retail psychology, and the ability to execute creative concepts effectively. This is an on-site position, requiring your dedicated presence in our Cape Town stores to ensure immaculate execution of visual standards and to provide hands‑on leadership to the visual merchandising team. You will play a key role in creating an inspiring shopping experience that captivates customers and drives sales.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement captivating visual merchandising strategies aligned with brand aesthetics and marketing campaigns for all Cape Town locations.
• Create and maintain visually appealing product displays, window presentations, and in-store layouts that enhance the shopping experience and drive product visibility.
• Train and lead a team of visual merchandisers and store associates on visual merchandising standards and techniques.
• Collaborate closely with buying, merchandising, and marketing departments to ensure cohesive brand messaging and product presentation.
• Monitor inventory levels and coordinate with store teams to ensure effective product placement and replenishment.
• Regularly visit Cape Town stores to assess display execution, provide feedback, and ensure brand consistency.
• Stay abreast of industry trends, competitor activities, and new visual merchandising techniques to keep our brand presentation fresh and innovative.
• Manage visual merchandising budgets and resource allocation effectively.

Requirements

• Minimum of 4 years of experience in visual merchandising, with at least 2 years in a leadership or senior role within the retail sector.
• A strong portfolio showcasing creative visual merchandising concepts and execution, preferably in fashion retail.
• Proficiency in design software (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite) is a plus.
• Excellent understanding of color theory, space planning, and lighting techniques.
• Strong spatial awareness and an artistic flair for creating engaging displays.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and inspire others.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Flexibility to travel occasionally within the Cape Town region and work non-standard hours as needed for store setups.

Benefits

• Attractive salary package commensurate with experience and qualifications.
• Opportunities to work with a leading brand and shape its visual identity.
• Staff discounts on merchandise.
• Professional development opportunities to enhance your skills in visual design and retail trends.
• A creative and collaborative work environment.