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POSITION INFO:
Are you a creative force with a passion for transforming spaces into captivating visual stories? We are searching for a dynamic and experienced Visual Merchandise for our team and elevate our brand presence.
Key Responsibilities:
- Creating and implementing a visual merchandising strategy for the Company.
- Ensuring the strategy is in line with the Company brand, products, and target market.
- Generating sketches of visual displays that meet visual design requirements.
- Finalizing designs and creating detailed floor plans for display areas.
- Sourcing the props, creative materials, and accessories for displays.
- Changing displays to promote new product launches or to reflect festive or seasonal themes.
- Ensuring uniformity of displays across multiple store locations.
- Liaising with other retail professionals, including buyers, marketing executives, and retail merchandisers, when necessary.
- Monitoring costs and working within budget.
- Researching lifestyle and design trends that will inform the visual merchandising strategy.
- Training of staff in VM standards/Principles of display.
- National Bi monthly and annual audit of stores in JHB/DBN/PE.
- Ensure standards are upheld for store layout/design, Store Revamps
- Manage the annual critical path document for each campaign.
- Help conceptualize product special offers & promotions.
- VM & Head of Graphics to conceptualize campaigns & present to EXCO.
- Manage In-store display for campaigns across all 26 stores & 2 franchise.
- Project management of all props and print production in-house and with suppliers.
- Communication of audit document to store managers & regionals to ensure adequate stock levels of permanent fixtures.
- Conceptualize and execute the décor of media launches, store launches, exhibitions, collaborations, inhouse events.
- Any other function which may be required
Minimum Requirements:
- Matric and/or relevant diploma or degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, Spatial Design, Interior Design, Retail Management, or a related field.
- +/- 5 years proven experience as a Visual Merchandise Manager in retail stores.
- Comprehensive portfolio of relevant visual design work. Working knowledge of current visual merchandising trends and best practices
Skills:
- Strong organizational and strategic thinking skills.
- Proficient in developing and executing visual merchandising strategies.
- In-depth knowledge of design trends, retail best practices, and customer behaviour.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and team management skills
If you're ready to play a pivotal role in shaping our brand's visual identity and driving retail success, then apply now to embark on this exciting journey with Carrol Boyes.
