Responsibilities:

Visual Merchandising: Design and implement attractive visual displays in windows, stores, and other retail spaces to draw customers and promote products. Brand Image Consistency: Ensure all visual elements align with the brand’s identity and marketing strategies. Store Layout and Design: Optimize store layouts to maximize space, improve customer flow, and enhance accessibility. Seasonal Displays and Themes: Create displays that reflect seasonal trends and promote new collections. Collaboration: Work closely with store managers, marketing teams, and other stakeholders to plan and execute visual strategies. Training: Train the Field Visual Team and in-store Visual Merchandisers on visual merchandising standards and techniques. Monitoring and Maintenance: Regularly update and maintain displays to keep them fresh and engaging. Budget Management: Oversee the budget for visual merchandising materials and props. Trend Research: Stay up-to-date with industry trends to keep displays innovative and appealing.
 

Qualifications and Experience:

Diploma or degree in Visual Merchandising, Retail Management, Fashion Design, or related fields advantageous. Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in a similar retail role, ideally in fashion. Technical skills in visual merchandising software (e.g., Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop). Familiarity with South African fashion and market trends. Fluency in English; additional South African languages are advantageous.

 

Skills:

Creative design skills, attention to detail, and project management. Strong collaboration, communication, and adaptability. Knowledge of current fashion and retail trends. Analytical and problem-solving skills. Budget management skills.

 

Behaviours:

Readily takes on new challenges and opportunities with a sense of urgency and eagerness. Effectively considers the diverse needs of various stakeholders. Establishes and nurtures internal and external relationships in order to create robust, and mutually beneficial, partnerships. Applies market and business insights in order to drive organisational objectives. Effectively works with others to achieve shared goals.

 

Preference will be given, but not limited to candidates from designated groups in terms of the Employment Equity Act.

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