Visual Merchandiser - Home Goods

Placements24; Centurion; Hybrid; ZAR 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts on home goods

Hybrid role with store visits

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a creative Visual Merchandiser for the Centurion, Gauteng area. You will translate brand aesthetics into captivating in-store displays and layouts, driving product visibility and customer engagement.

The role requires a strong portfolio, color theory knowledge, and the ability to collaborate with store teams. This hybrid position offers a balance between hands-on displays and planning activities across Centurion stores.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Visual Merchandiser in home goods or similar retail.
• Strong portfolio showcasing display concepts and execution.
• Excellent eye for color, space planning, and brand alignment.
• Willingness to travel between stores as part of hybrid work.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement visually appealing displays for all product categories (home goods).
• Create and maintain store layouts to optimize visibility and customer flow.
• Develop seasonal and promotional display plans.
• Collaborate with store management to align merchandising with sales aims.
• Ensure displays are well-maintained and brand compliant.
• Stay updated on trends and competitive activity to inform displays.
• Manage display materials and inventory.
• Train staff on merchandising best practices.
• Monitor sales performance related to displays.

Skills

Visual merchandising

Brand interpretation

Color theory

Space planning

Collaboration

Tools

Visual merchandising software

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a renowned retailer specializing in stylish home goods, is seeking a creative and detail-oriented Visual Merchandiser for their Centurion, Gauteng location. This role is essential in creating captivating in-store displays that attract customers and drive sales. You will be responsible for translating brand aesthetics into compelling visual presentations across the store, ensuring a consistent and appealing brand image. This position requires a keen eye for design, a strong understanding of retail trends, and the ability to execute creative concepts effectively in a retail setting. Join our client's team in Centurion, Gauteng and help shape the visual identity of their stores.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement visually appealing merchandising displays for all product categories, focusing on home goods.
• Create and maintain store layouts that optimize product visibility and customer flow.
• Develop and execute seasonal and promotional display plans.
• Collaborate with the store management team to align visual merchandising strategies with sales objectives.
• Ensure all displays are well-maintained, clean, and adhere to brand standards.
• Stay updated on industry trends and competitor activities to inform display strategies.
• Manage display materials and props inventory.
• Train and guide store staff on visual merchandising best practices.
• Monitor sales performance in relation to visual merchandising efforts.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Visual Merchandiser, preferably in home goods or interior design retail.
• Strong portfolio showcasing creative display concepts and execution.
• Excellent understanding of color theory, space planning, and design principles.
• Proficiency in visual merchandising software or design tools is a plus.
• Ability to interpret brand guidelines and translate them into impactful displays.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Flexibility to travel between stores occasionally, if required for the hybrid model.
• A keen eye for detail and a passion for aesthetics in the Centurion, Gauteng retail landscape.

Benefits

• This role offers a competitive salary and a creative work environment.
• Employees benefit from substantial discounts on our client's stylish home goods products.
• There are opportunities for professional growth and skill development in visual arts and retail display.
• This is a hybrid role, offering a balance between in-store creative work in Centurion, Gauteng, and remote planning or ideation. Enjoy being part of a team that values creativity and customer appeal.