Lead Visual Merchandiser — Cape Town: Creative Displays

Placements24; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 360,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance-based bonuses

Staff discounts

Professional development

Creative work environment

Brand exposure in Cape Town

Job summary

Placements24 in Cape Town seeks a Lead Visual Merchandiser to shape product storytelling and store aesthetics. You will translate brand identity into compelling in-store experiences, driving engagement and sales across the Cape Town region.

The role requires a strong portfolio, leadership in merchandising, and proficiency with Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator to deliver impactful visuals that enhance the customer journey and brand integrity.

Qualifications

• Must have lead or senior visual merchandising experience.
• Strong portfolio showcasing creative merchandising work.
• Proficient in Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator.
• Solid understanding of color theory, layout, and lighting.
• Excellent communication and cross-team collaboration.
• Experience planning timelines and budgets.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute visual merchandising strategies aligned with brand guidelines.
• Create in-store displays, window presentations, and promotional setups.
• Collaborate with merchandising to implement seasonal directives.
• Source and manage props, fixtures, and display materials.
• Ensure consistency across Cape Town retail locations.
• Train store staff on visual merchandising standards.
• Stay updated on industry trends and competitor activity.
• Analyze impact of visual merchandising on sales and traffic.
• Manage the visual merchandising budget.
• Maintain brand integrity in the retail environment.

Skills

Visual Merchandiser

Portfolio

Color theory

Team collaboration

Project management

Education

Diploma in Design

Degree in Fine Arts

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Job description

Placements24 in Cape Town seeks a Lead Visual Merchandiser to shape product storytelling and store aesthetics. You will translate brand identity into compelling in-store experiences, driving engagement and sales across the Cape Town region.

The role requires a strong portfolio, leadership in merchandising, and proficiency with Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator to deliver impactful visuals that enhance the customer journey and brand integrity.