Field Visual Merchandiser

About the role

A lifestyle retail brand is looking for a strategic and highly creative Field Visual Merchandiser to oversee full-time operations from Monday to Friday, 08h30 to 17h30. Reporting directly to the Chief Retail Officer, this permanent role leads the design of impactful in-store displays and the implementation of visual merchandising programmes that drive sales across all national outlets. The position is based at the Head Office in Paarden Eiland, Cape Town, with travel to stores in the Cape Town region.

Key responsibilities

• Create, develop and execute a visual merchandising strategy aligned with the brand's identity, premium products and target market.
• Generate concepts, sketches and detailed floor plans for display areas to optimise layout and customer flow.
• Collaborate with the graphics team on retail campaigns, build the annual critical path documentation and present visual proposals to the Executive Committee.
• Conduct bi-monthly and annual national audits across key regions to ensure uniformity and aesthetic quality.
• Manage the production of props and print materials and create décor for media launches, store openings, exhibitions and events.
• Work with buyers, marketing executives and retail merchandisers on product offers, promotions and store revamps.
• Train in-store staff on display standards, display principles and fixture maintenance.
• Source props and creative materials while monitoring production costs within budget.

Required profile

• Approximately 5 years of proven experience as a Visual Merchandise Manager in a premium retail environment.
• Grade 12 (Matric) with a relevant diploma or degree in Visual Communications, Spatial Design, Graphic Design, Interior Design, Retail Management or a related field.
• Willingness to travel nationally regularly for audits and store launches.
• A professional portfolio of relevant visual design work must be submitted with the application.

Required skills

• Spatial planning/design software
• Adobe Creative Cloud / Illustrator / InDesign
• MS Office Suite