Visual Merchandiser - Retail Online

Placements24; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance-based incentives

Health, dental & vision insurance

Employee discounts & retail perks

Collaborative team environment

Job summary

Placements24 in Pretoria is seeking a Creative Visual Merchandiser to translate brand aesthetics into compelling online product presentations and digital displays.

You will work with marketing and merchandising teams to ensure assets meet brand guidelines, optimize product photography, and analyze performance to drive engagement and conversions.

This full-time role offers a competitive salary, health benefits, and a collaborative team environment in a dynamic retail setting.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in online visual merchandising.
• Strong knowledge of e-commerce best practices.
• Proficiency with graphic design software.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement online product displays for the e-commerce site.
• Create digital assets like banners and graphics.
• Coordinate with marketing to align visuals with campaigns.
• Ensure accurate product photography and descriptions.
• Analyze visuals performance and optimize engagement.

Skills

Visual Merchandising

E-commerce

Graphic Design

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Design

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a creative and trend-aware Visual Merchandiser to join their retail team in Pretoria. This role is essential for crafting compelling online product presentations and digital displays that attract customers and drive sales. You will be responsible for translating brand aesthetics into engaging online visual experiences. The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of e-commerce best practices and a passion for creating visually appealing digital environments that reflect our client's brand identity and appeal to their target audience.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement visually appealing product displays and layouts for the e-commerce website.
• Create engaging digital assets, including product imagery, banners, and promotional graphics.
• Collaborate with the marketing and merchandising teams to align visual strategies with campaign goals.
• Ensure product photography and descriptions are accurate, appealing, and consistent with brand guidelines.
• Analyze the performance of visual merchandising elements and make data-driven adjustments to optimize engagement and conversion rates.

Requirements

• Proven experience (3+ years) as a Visual Merchandiser, preferably with a focus on online retail or digital design.
• Strong understanding of visual merchandising principles and e-commerce best practices.
• Proficiency in graphic design software such as Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator.
• Excellent eye for detail, color, composition, and aesthetics.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively within a team.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and potential for performance-based incentives.
• Opportunity to work in a creative role shaping the online visual identity of a retail brand in Pretoria.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Employee discounts and other retail perks.
• A supportive and collaborative team environment.