Visual Merchandising Lead: Creative Displays & Travel

Humankind; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 360,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Humankind in Cape Town is seeking a creative Visual Merchandising Manager to lead in-store presentation across our retail network. This permanent role requires strong design focus, commercial acumen and the ability to travel nationally.

You will develop strategies, lead campaigns, maintain brand standards, manage budgets and collaborate with marketing, buying and operations to deliver compelling retail experiences that drive sales.

Qualifications

• Matric and/or a relevant qualification in design, visual communication, interior design, spatial design or retail management.
• Approximately 5 years’ experience in visual merchandising within retail.
• Strong creative, spatial planning and project management skills.
• Commercial awareness and an understanding of customer behaviour.
• Portfolio showcasing relevant visual merchandising and design work is required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement visual merchandising strategies across multiple stores.
• Lead store displays, layouts and seasonal campaigns.
• Ensure consistent visual standards and brand presentation.
• Manage audits, revamps, campaigns and display production.
• Collaborate with marketing, buying, graphics and retail operations.
• Manage budgets, suppliers, timelines and resources.
• Train store teams on visual merchandising standards.
• Research emerging design trends and translate them into engaging retail experiences.

Skills

Visual Merchandising

Leadership

Project management

Customer behaviour

Communication

Organisational skills

Travel readiness

Education

Design/Visual communication degree

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

CAD software

Job description

Humankind in Cape Town is seeking a creative Visual Merchandising Manager to lead in-store presentation across our retail network. This permanent role requires strong design focus, commercial acumen and the ability to travel nationally.

You will develop strategies, lead campaigns, maintain brand standards, manage budgets and collaborate with marketing, buying and operations to deliver compelling retail experiences that drive sales.