Senior Visual Merchandising Lead — Elevate In-Store Experience

Placements24; Durban; Hybrid; ZAR 550,000 - 850,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

provident fund

Employee discounts

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Visual Merchandising Manager to lead store display concepts in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal. The role focuses on translating brand strategy into compelling in-store visuals that enhance engagement and sales across multiple locations.

The ideal candidate has a strong portfolio, 5+ years in visual merchandising, and leadership experience. Travel within the region is expected, with a dynamic, creative work environment and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in visual merchandising, with management/leadership experience.
• Strong portfolio of visual merchandising concepts.
• Excellent understanding of retail design, space planning and display techniques.
• Proficiency in design software (Adobe Creative Suite) is a plus.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; able to manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute visual merchandising strategies across stores.
• Create in-store displays, window presentations and store layouts.
• Collaborate with buying, marketing and operations to ensure brand consistency.
• Manage production and distribution of visual merchandising materials.
• Train store staff on visual merchandising standards and execution.
• Monitor adherence to visual merchandising guidelines and brand standards.
• Stay updated on trends and best practices; monitor competition.

Skills

Visual merchandising

Team leadership

Budget management

Project management

Brand alignment

Communication

Education

Design/Fine Arts/Marketing qualification

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Visual Merchandising Manager to lead store display concepts in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal. The role focuses on translating brand strategy into compelling in-store visuals that enhance engagement and sales across multiple locations.

The ideal candidate has a strong portfolio, 5+ years in visual merchandising, and leadership experience. Travel within the region is expected, with a dynamic, creative work environment and opportunities for professional development.