Senior Luxury Visual Merchandiser – Sandton

Placements24; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 480,000 - 720,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund contributions

Staff discounts

Professional development and training

International training opportunities

Central Sandton location

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior Visual Merchandiser to translate luxury brand aesthetics into compelling in-store experiences in Sandton, Gauteng. You will lead window displays, in-store layouts, and product presentation to elevate the customer journey and drive sales.

The role requires a strong eye for detail, 6+ years in luxury VM, and proficiency with design tools. Travel for installations and events may be required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years' experience in visual merchandising within luxury retail.
• Demonstrated ability to create stunning displays that drive sales.
• Strong portfolio of high-end environment projects.
• Excellent eye for color, space, and brand storytelling.
• Proficiency with design software (Adobe Creative Suite) is a plus.
• Exceptional attention to detail and strong project management skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder influence abilities.
• Willingness to travel and work flexible hours for installations and events.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement innovative visual merchandising concepts for in-store displays, windows, and promotional areas in Sandton.
• Create brand-consistent plans to enhance product appeal and drive sales.
• Collaborate with marketing and buying teams to align merchandising with campaigns.
• Oversee execution of visual directives across all retail spaces.
• Source and manage props, fixtures, and materials.
• Train store staff on visual merchandising standards and best practices.
• Stay updated on luxury retail trends and adjust displays accordingly.
• Visit stores regularly to assess visual standards and provide feedback.

Skills

Visual Merchandising

Luxury Retail

Portfolio

Adobe Creative Suite

Color Theory

Spatial Design

Brand Storytelling

Project Management

Communication

Flexibility/Travel

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Senior Visual Merchandiser to translate luxury brand aesthetics into compelling in-store experiences in Sandton, Gauteng. You will lead window displays, in-store layouts, and product presentation to elevate the customer journey and drive sales.

The role requires a strong eye for detail, 6+ years in luxury VM, and proficiency with design tools. Travel for installations and events may be required.