Visual Merchandiser - Home Goods

Placements24; South Africa; Hybrid; ZAR 120,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts on home goods

Hybrid work model

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 in Centurion, Gauteng is seeking a creative Visual Merchandiser to translate brand aesthetics into in-store displays. You will shape the visual identity across the store, drive customer engagement, and support seasonal, promotional plans.

Ideal candidates have a strong portfolio, excellent color theory and space-planning skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects in a hybrid store environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Visual Merchandiser in home goods or interior design retail.
• Strong portfolio showcasing creative display concepts.
• Excellent understanding of color theory, space planning, and design principles.
• Ability to interpret brand guidelines into impactful displays.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and work independently.
• Willingness to travel between stores occasionally for the hybrid model.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement visually appealing merchandising displays for home goods.
• Create store layouts to optimize product visibility and customer flow.
• Develop and execute seasonal and promotional display plans.
• Collaborate with store management to align visual merchandising strategies with sales objectives.
• Ensure 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.

Skills

Visual merchandising

Color theory

Space planning

Brand guidelines

Communication

Attention to detail

Independent work

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.