Remote Visual Merchandiser - Retail

Placements24; Rustenburg; Hybrid; ZAR 83,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Work from home

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Visual Merchandiser to design and execute compelling online product presentations. You will curate imagery, create layouts, and ensure brand consistency across digital storefronts to enhance user experience and drive sales.

You will collaborate with marketing and development teams while staying current with e-commerce trends. A strong portfolio and proficiency in Photoshop, Illustrator, and CMS tools are essential for success in this remote role.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Visual Merchandiser, with a strong portfolio showcasing digital and e-commerce projects.
• Proficiency in graphic design software such as Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.
• Understanding of UI/UX principles as they relate to e-commerce visual design.
• Experience with e-commerce platforms (Shopify, Magento) and CMS.
• Excellent aesthetic sense, creativity, and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret website data and performance metrics.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a remote team environment.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
• Must have a reliable internet connection and a dedicated workspace conducive to remote work.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute engaging visual merchandising strategies for the e-commerce website and digital platforms.
• Create and curate high-quality product imagery, lifestyle shots, and graphical assets.
• Develop compelling product layouts and category pages that enhance user experience and drive sales.
• Collaborate with the marketing team to align visual merchandising with promotional campaigns and seasonal themes.
• Analyze website traffic, conversion rates, and customer feedback to optimize visual presentation.
• Stay updated on the latest visual merchandising trends, digital design tools, and e-commerce best practices.
• Ensure brand consistency across all digital touchpoints.
• Work with the web development team to implement visual changes and improvements.
• Develop and maintain visual merchandising guidelines for online content creators.
• Present visual merchandising plans and performance reports to stakeholders.

Skills

Visual merchandising

Portfolio

Remote collaboration

Analytical skills

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

InDesign

Shopify

Magento

CMS

UI/UX concepts

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a rapidly growing e-commerce retailer, is looking for a creative and trend-aware Remote Visual Merchandiser to join their dedicated online team. This is a fully remote position, allowing you to leverage your expertise from anywhere. You will be responsible for developing and implementing compelling visual merchandising strategies for our online product catalog and digital storefronts. Your work will directly influence customer engagement, product presentation, and ultimately, sales conversions. We are seeking an innovative individual who can translate brand aesthetics into captivating online experiences. This role requires a strong understanding of digital design principles and how they apply to retail presentation. You will collaborate closely with marketing, product, and web development teams to ensure a cohesive and attractive online brand image, contributing significantly to our digital retail strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and execute engaging visual merchandising strategies for the e-commerce website and digital platforms.
• Create and curate high-quality product imagery, lifestyle shots, and graphical assets.
• Develop compelling product layouts and category pages that enhance user experience and drive sales.
• Collaborate with the marketing team to align visual merchandising with promotional campaigns and seasonal themes.
• Analyze website traffic, conversion rates, and customer feedback to optimize visual presentation.
• Stay updated on the latest visual merchandising trends, digital design tools, and e-commerce best practices.
• Ensure brand consistency across all digital touchpoints.
• Work with the web development team to implement visual changes and improvements.
• Develop and maintain visual merchandising guidelines for online content creators.
• Present visual merchandising plans and performance reports to stakeholders.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Visual Merchandiser, with a strong portfolio showcasing digital and e-commerce projects.
• Proficiency in graphic design software such as Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.
• Understanding of UI/UX principles as they relate to e-commerce visual design.
• Experience with e-commerce platforms (e.g., Shopify, Magento) and content management systems (CMS).
• Excellent aesthetic sense, creativity, and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret website data and performance metrics.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a remote team environment.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
• Must have a reliable internet connection and a dedicated workspace conducive to remote work.

Benefits

• This remote contractor role offers a competitive hourly rate, providing flexibility and the opportunity to work on diverse projects.
• You will have the autonomy to manage your schedule and workload.
• This position allows you to contribute to a growing online retail business and build your portfolio with impactful visual merchandising work.
• You will be part of a collaborative remote team environment, with opportunities to influence digital strategy and gain exposure to cutting-edge e-commerce techniques.
• Enjoy the convenience of working from home while making a significant impact.