Visual Merchandiser - Retail

Placements24; Bloemfontein; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Employee discounts

Creative impact on sales

Supportive design culture

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a creative Visual Merchandiser for our Welkom retail location. You will design displays that align with brand standards and attract customers, translating marketing strategies into compelling visuals within the store.

Collaborate with store staff to keep displays current, engaging, and aligned with seasonal themes, stock flow, and signage. A keen eye for color, layout and retail design is essential.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in visual merchandising or related display roles within retail.
• Strong eye for color, layout and design principles.
• Ability to translate brand aesthetics into compelling in-store displays.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills to handle multiple projects.
• Proficiency with basic design tools; quick learner of new software.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute captivating in-store visual merchandising displays, window presentations, and product setups.
• Ensure all displays adhere to brand guidelines, promotional calendars, and seasonal themes.
• Collaborate with store management and sales teams to integrate visual merchandising with sales initiatives.
• Maintain and update store fixtures, signage, and product placement to optimize visual appeal and customer flow.
• Stay current with industry trends in visual merchandising, fashion, and retail design.
• Manage visual merchandising materials and inventory, ensuring they are organized and accessible.

Skills

Visual Merchandising

Brand interpretation

Color theory

Time management

Design software

Tools

Design tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a creative and detail-oriented Visual Merchandiser to enhance the in-store presentation and shopping experience at their Welkom retail location. You will be responsible for implementing visually appealing displays that align with brand standards, attract customers, and drive product sales. This role requires a keen eye for aesthetics, a strong understanding of retail design principles, and the ability to translate marketing strategies into compelling visual narratives within the store environment. You will work independently and collaboratively with store staff to ensure displays are current, engaging, and effectively highlight key merchandise, contributing to an inspiring and commercially successful retail space.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and execute captivating in-store visual merchandising displays, window presentations, and product setups.
• Ensure all displays adhere to brand guidelines, promotional calendars, and seasonal themes.
• Collaborate with store management and sales teams to integrate visual merchandising with sales initiatives.
• Maintain and update store fixtures, signage, and product placement to optimize visual appeal and customer flow.
• Stay current with industry trends in visual merchandising, fashion, and retail design.
• Manage visual merchandising materials and inventory, ensuring they are organized and accessible.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Visual Merchandiser or in a related visual display role within retail.
• Strong creative talent with an excellent understanding of color theory, layout, and design principles.
• Ability to interpret brand aesthetics and translate them into compelling visual displays.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills to manage multiple projects.
• Proficiency with basic design tools or ability to learn quickly.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary package.
• Comprehensive benefits including health insurance.
• Generous employee discounts on merchandise.
• Opportunities to showcase creativity and impact sales directly.
• A supportive environment that values design and visual storytelling in retail.