SUMMARY:
Visual Merchandiser – R25k p/m – Sandton, JHB
POSITION INFO:
Leading electronics retailer urgently seeks a suitably competent individual to fulfil the above role.
Responsibilities
• Define, design and implement a creative visual merchandising strategy
• Create appealing and eye-catching visual displays that lead the customer through the entire store
• Produce window displays, signs, interior displays, floor plans and special promotions displays
• Identify key messages and set a clear image of the end result
• Come up with, revise and present design ideas with assistant merchandisers
• Act in alignment to the organization’s culture, products, image and target market
• Monitor costs and work within budget
• Oversee the production and brief staff on arranging displays
• Change displays to promote new product launches and reflect festive or seasonal themes
• Liaise with suppliers and source elements
• Research lifestyle, demographics and design trends
Requirements and skills
• BS degree in visual merchandising, fashion merchandising, exhibition design, visual communications or similar
• 3-5 years proven work experience as a Visual Merchandiser or Visual Manager
• Demonstrable visual design skills with a strong retail merchandising portfolio
• Solid experience in field visual merchandising, including window displays, signs, interior displays and space utilisation
• Proficiency in Photoshop, Illustrator, or other visual design tools
• Knowledge of current visual merchandising trends and best practices
• Proficiency in MS Office
• Creative and innovative thinker
• Ability to analyze sales merchandising reports and survey results
• Code 08 license & own car
• Fluent in English & Afrikaans
If you meet the criteria, please email your updated MS Word CV and recent head & shoulders photo to
