Visual Merchandiser - Retail Display

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Hybrid; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a creative Visual Merchandiser to elevate a client’s brand presence across online and physical retail channels. This fully remote role in South Africa allows you to contribute your visual expertise from anywhere, with occasional travel to Stellenbosch in the Western Cape.

You will develop and implement merchandising strategies, create mood boards, and collaborate with marketing and e-commerce teams to align product launches with campaigns.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Visual Merchandiser with a strong portfolio.
• Strong artistic and creative skills with a keen eye for color and detail.
• Experience in digital merchandising and creating online visual content.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualize and design engaging visual merchandising displays for online platforms and physical retail environments.
• Develop and maintain visual merchandising guidelines and standards to ensure brand consistency.
• Collaborate with marketing and e-commerce teams to align visual strategies with product launches and campaigns.
• Create mood boards, sketches, and digital mockups to present visual concepts.
• Source and manage props, fixtures, and other display materials.
• Advise on store layouts and product placement to optimize customer flow and visibility.
• Stay current with industry trends and innovative visual merchandising techniques.
• Develop digital assets for online merchandising and ensure impactful product imagery.
• Provide remote guidance and support to stores or external teams for display execution.
• Analyze effectiveness of merchandising initiatives and adjust strategies.

Skills

Visual merchandising

Adobe Creative Suite

Photoshop

Illustrator

3D modeling

Retail operations

Digital merchandising

Remote collaboration

Communication

Tools

Photoshop

Illustrator

3D modeling software

Job description

About the Role Our client, a trend-setting retail brand, is seeking a creative and innovative Visual Merchandiser to elevate their brand presence across online and physical retail channels. This is a fully remote role, allowing you to contribute your expertise from anywhere in South Africa, with potential for travel to key locations like Stellenbosch, Western Cape. You will be responsible for developing and implementing visually compelling merchandising strategies that enhance product appeal, drive customer engagement, and ultimately boost sales. The ideal candidate possesses a strong artistic flair, a deep understanding of retail display principles, and the ability to translate brand aesthetics into captivating visual experiences. This position requires a proactive individual adept at working independently and collaborating with remote teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Conceptualize and design engaging visual merchandising displays for both online platforms and physical retail environments.
• Develop and maintain visual merchandising guidelines and standards to ensure brand consistency.
• Collaborate with the marketing and e-commerce teams to align visual strategies with product launches and promotional campaigns.
• Create mood boards, sketches, and digital mockups to present visual concepts.
• Source and manage props, fixtures, and other display materials.
• Advise on store layouts and product placement to optimize customer flow and product visibility.
• Stay current with industry trends, competitor activities, and innovative visual merchandising techniques.
• Develop digital assets for online merchandising, ensuring product imagery and presentation are impactful.
• Provide remote guidance and support to stores or external teams for display execution as needed.
• Analyze the effectiveness of visual merchandising initiatives and make data-driven adjustments.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Visual Merchandiser, ideally with a strong portfolio showcasing retail display work.
• Excellent artistic and creative skills, with a keen eye for color, composition, and detail.
• Proficiency in design software such as Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator) and 3D modeling software is a plus.
• Strong understanding of retail operations and customer behavior.
• Ability to develop compelling visual concepts and communicate them effectively.
• Experience in digital merchandising and creating engaging online visual content.
• Self-motivated, organized, and able to manage multiple projects from inception to completion in a remote setting.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration with remote teams.
• Familiarity with the Western Cape retail scene is an advantage.
• Must be legally eligible to work remotely in South Africa.

Benefits

• This is a contract role offering a competitive rate and the significant advantage of working remotely.
• You will have the creative freedom to develop innovative visual strategies and contribute to a dynamic South African retail brand.
• Gain exposure to diverse projects and enhance your portfolio with impactful work.
• This role is perfect for a talented visual merchandiser seeking flexibility and impactful projects in the Stellenbosch region and beyond.