- 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
Proven work experience as a Visual Merchandiser or Visual ManagerDemonstrable visual design skills with a strong retail merchandising portfolioSolid experience in field visual merchandising, including window displays, signs, interior displays and space utilisationProficiency in Photoshop, Illustrator, or other visual design toolsKnowledge of current visual merchandising trends and best practicesProficiency in MS OfficeCreative and innovative thinkerAbility to analyze sales merchandising reports and survey resultsBS degree in visual merchandising, fashion merchandising, exhibition design, visual communications or similar