Visual Merchandiser - Retail - WhatJobs Direct

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

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts

Creative environment

Growth opportunities

Well-known brand

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Creative Visual Merchandiser for our Mossel Bay, Western Cape store. You will shape the store’s aesthetic, craft captivating window displays, and ensure brand-aligned merchandising that drives customer engagement and sales.

You’ll implement strategies, maintain displays, and collaborate with management to refresh visuals. A portfolio showing retail presentation excellence is highly desirable, with flexibility to work varied hours in Mossel Bay.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Visual Merchandiser or similar role in retail.
• Strong understanding of visual merchandising principles and techniques.
• Excellent creative and artistic skills with a keen eye for color and composition.
• Portfolio of previous visual merchandising work is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement visual merchandising strategies for Mossel Bay store.
• Create attractive window displays aligned with brand guidelines and seasonal themes.
• Design and maintain in-store displays to optimize product placement and customer flow.
• Collaborate with store management to execute merchandising plans.
• Train staff on visual merchandising standards and best practices.
• Monitor stock levels and replenish displays as needed.
• Contribute ideas for promotions, events, and store refreshes.

Skills

Visual Merchandising

Brand interpretation

Creative eye

Attention to detail

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a dynamic and fashion-forward retail brand, is seeking a creative and detail-oriented Visual Merchandiser to join their team in Mossel Bay, Western Cape. This role is crucial in shaping the aesthetic appeal of the store, ensuring that displays are captivating, on-brand, and drive customer engagement and sales. The Visual Merchandiser will be responsible for implementing visual merchandising strategies, creating compelling window displays, and maintaining the overall look and feel of the store in Mossel Bay. We are looking for an individual with a keen eye for design, a passion for retail presentation, and the ability to translate brand concepts into visually stunning in-store experiences. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute your creative flair to a respected retail environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement engaging visual merchandising strategies for the store in Mossel Bay.
• Create attractive and commercially effective window displays that align with brand guidelines and seasonal themes.
• Design and maintain in-store displays, ensuring product placement is optimized for sales and customer flow.
• Collaborate with the store management team to execute visual merchandising plans effectively.
• Ensure all merchandising adheres to brand standards and maintains a consistent aesthetic.
• Keep abreast of current trends in visual merchandising, fashion, and retail design.
• Manage and maintain visual merchandising props, fixtures, and signage.
• Train store staff on visual merchandising standards and best practices.
• Monitor stock levels and ensure products are replenished and presented attractively.
• Contribute creative ideas for promotions, events, and store refreshes.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Visual Merchandiser or in a related visual display role within the retail sector.
• Strong understanding of visual merchandising principles and techniques.
• Excellent creative and artistic skills, with a keen eye for detail, color, and composition.
• Proficiency in using design software is a plus.
• Ability to interpret brand guidelines and translate them into compelling visual presentations.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Flexibility to work varied hours, including some weekends, as needed in Mossel Bay, Western Cape.
• A portfolio showcasing previous visual merchandising work is highly desirable.
• Passion for retail and fashion trends.

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.
• Opportunity to work with a well-known retail brand.
• Employee discounts on merchandise.
• A creative and inspiring work environment in Mossel Bay.
• Potential for growth within the visual merchandising or broader retail field.