Visual Merchandiser - Retail

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Employee discounts

Professional development

Creative environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a creative Visual Merchandiser in Vereeniging, Gauteng. The role focuses on designing engaging displays to boost sales and maintain a consistent brand look. You will work with store management to translate brand strategy into inspiring in-store visuals.

Ideal candidates have proven merchandising experience, a keen eye for aesthetics, and strong collaboration and organizational skills. Flexibility for evenings or weekends may be required to implement displays.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in visual merchandising or related display roles
• Strong artistic ability with attention to detail and aesthetics
• Knowledge of retail floor planning, display techniques and lighting
• Ability to translate brand direction into visual concepts
• Good communication and organizational skills

Responsibilities

• Design and execute visual merchandising displays that align with brand guidelines
• Plan floor layouts, window displays, and in-store promotions
• Ensure merchandise is attractively presented and replenished
• Collaborate with store management to align merchandising with sales goals
• Stay updated on retail trends and visual merchandising techniques
• Maintain display props, fixtures and overall store appearance

Skills

Visual merchandising

Floor planning

Brand guidelines

Creative

Communication

Tools

Lighting techniques

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a creative and detail-oriented Visual Merchandiser to enhance the aesthetic appeal and sales performance of their retail store in Vereeniging, Gauteng . This role involves designing and implementing visually engaging displays that attract customers and highlight merchandise effectively. You will work closely with the store management team to ensure brand consistency and create an inspiring shopping environment. This position requires a strong artistic eye, an understanding of retail trends, and the ability to translate brand strategy into compelling visual presentations.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and execute creative and impactful visual merchandising displays according to brand guidelines.
• Plan and implement floor layouts, window displays, and in-store promotions.
• Ensure all merchandise is attractively presented, organized, and consistently replenished.
• Collaborate with store management to align visual merchandising strategies with sales objectives.
• Stay updated on current retail trends, competitor activities, and visual merchandising techniques.
• Maintain display props, fixtures, and overall store appearance.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Visual Merchandiser or in a related visual display role.
• Strong artistic ability, creativity, and a keen eye for detail and aesthetics.
• Knowledge of retail floor planning, display techniques, and lighting.
• Ability to interpret brand direction and translate it into effective visual concepts.
• Good communication and organizational skills.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including occasional evenings or weekends for display implementation.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and opportunities for creative contribution.
• Professional development in visual merchandising and retail display.
• Employee discounts on store products.
• A creative and collaborative work environment in Vereeniging .
• Chance to significantly impact the store's brand image and customer experience.