Lead Visual Merchandiser

Placements24; South Africa; Teletrabalho; ZAR 420 000 - 600 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Medical aid

Annual bonus

Employee discount

Professional development

Travel allowance

Annual leave

Retirement fund

Resumo da oferta

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Visual Merchandiser for our retailer client in Tembisa, Gauteng. You will translate brand aesthetics into compelling in-store displays, lead a team of junior merchandisers, and collaborate with store management, marketing and buying teams to drive sales and strengthen brand perception.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in visual merchandising, at least 2 years in a lead role, a strong portfolio, and proficiency in design tools.

Qualificações

• Minimum 5 years in visual merchandising with at least 2 years in a lead/supervisory role.
• Proven ability to create impactful displays and store layouts in retail.
• Strong design principles, colour theory and space planning.
• Portfolio demonstrating visual merchandising work.

Responsabilidades

• Develop and execute innovative visual merchandising strategies for all stores in Tembisa, Gauteng and align with brand campaigns.
• Create engaging product displays, store layouts, window designs and in-store signage to boost visibility and sales.
• Lead and mentor a team of junior merchandisers and store staff with training on standards.
• Collaborate with store management, marketing and buying to inform assortment and promotional calendars.
• Visit stores regularly to assess displays, implement updates and ensure consistency across locations.
• Source props and fixtures; manage costs while maintaining high quality.
• Stay updated on retail design trends and competitive activity.
• Develop and maintain visual merchandising guidelines and standards.
• Analyze sales data and feedback to refine merchandising strategies.

Conhecimentos

Visual merchandising

Team leadership

Brand guidelines

Adobe Creative Suite

Communication

Ferramentas

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Descrição da oferta de emprego

About the Role

Our client, a renowned national retailer, is seeking an innovative and talented Lead Visual Merchandiser to join their team in Tembisa, Gauteng . This role is crucial in crafting compelling in-store experiences that drive sales and enhance brand perception. You will be responsible for translating brand aesthetics into visually stunning displays and store layouts that captivate customers and encourage purchases. This is a fantastic opportunity for a creative individual with a keen eye for detail and a passion for retail design to lead the visual merchandising efforts in a vibrant and growing market. The ideal candidate will have a strong portfolio and a proven ability to inspire teams and execute creative visions effectively. We are looking for someone who understands the balance between artistic expression and commercial objectives within the retail landscape.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute innovative visual merchandising strategies and concepts for all retail spaces in Tembisa, Gauteng , ensuring alignment with brand guidelines and marketing campaigns.
• Create visually appealing product displays, store layouts, window designs, and in-store signage to maximize product visibility and sales potential.
• Lead and mentor a team of junior visual merchandisers and store staff, providing guidance and training on visual merchandising standards.
• Collaborate closely with store management, marketing, and buying teams to understand product assortment, promotional calendars, and sales objectives.
• Conduct regular store visits to assess display effectiveness, implement updates, and ensure consistency across all locations.
• Source and manage props, fixtures, and other visual merchandising materials, ensuring they are cost-effective and high-quality.
• Stay abreast of current retail design trends, competitor activities, and emerging visual merchandising techniques.
• Develop and maintain visual merchandising guidelines and standards documentation.
• Analyze sales data and customer feedback to refine merchandising strategies and improve store performance.
• Ensure the brand's visual identity is consistently represented across all touchpoints within the retail environment.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in visual merchandising, with at least 2 years in a lead or supervisory role.
• Demonstrated success in creating impactful visual displays and store layouts within a retail setting.
• Strong understanding of design principles, color theory, and spatial planning.
• Proficiency in design software such as Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator) is a plus.
• Excellent creative and artistic skills, with a keen eye for detail and aesthetics.
• Strong leadership and team management capabilities.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate creative concepts.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Flexibility to travel to various store locations within the Tembisa, Gauteng region as needed.
• A portfolio showcasing previous visual merchandising work is required.

Benefits

• Attractive annual salary.
• Comprehensive medical aid coverage.
• Performance incentives and annual bonuses.
• Generous employee discount on merchandise.
• Opportunities for professional development and attending industry events.
• Creative and dynamic work environment.
• Travel allowance for store visits.
• Contribution to retirement fund.
• Annual leave entitlement.