Group Visual Merchandiser

About Scanteak

Established in 1974, Scanteak is an award-winning, household furniture brand born in Singapore with a global footprint. Inspired by Scandinavian design principles, we specialize in creating high-quality, ethically-sourced solid teak furniture that is simple, functional, and enduring.

At the heart of our brand is the belief that a home should be a warm, inviting, and restful sanctuary that brings families together. As we celebrate over 50 years of crafting beautiful living spaces, we continue to innovate through collaborations with renowned local and international designers. We pride ourselves on a welcoming, "feel-at-home" corporate culture and a commitment to sustainable living.

Role Overview

Are you a creative visionary with a passion for interior styling and space planning? Scanteak is seeking a dynamic and highly organized Group Visual Merchandiser to elevate our in-store experience.

In this role, you will be the creative guardian of our brand identity across 8 major retail outlets and showrooms in Singapore. You will translate our Scandinavian design ethos into stunning, functional, and commercial in-store displays that tell a story, captivate customers, and maximize sales.

Key Responsibilities

• Multi-Store VM Strategy: Conceptualize, plan, and execute cohesive visual merchandising guidelines and floor plans across all 8 Singapore showrooms.

• Showroom Styling & Curation: Arrange and style furniture vignettes, lighting, and decorative accessories to create the signature Scanteak "warm and restful" home atmosphere.

• Campaign Execution: Lead the physical rollout of new product launches, seasonal promotions, and festive thematic displays across all outlets.

• Space Optimization: Analyze showroom traffic patterns and sales performance data to optimize layout configurations and product placement for maximum commercial impact.

• Inventory & Prop Management: Source, manage, and distribute display props, soft furnishings, and signage while working within allocated budgets.

• Store Maintenance: Conduct regular site visits to all 8 showrooms to audit display standards, ensuring high-level housekeeping, pristine furniture presentation, and adherence to brand guidelines.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with Marketing, Product Development, and Retail Store Managers to ensure visual displays align with ongoing promotional activities and inventory levels.

• Training & Mentorship: Guide and educate showroom sales teams on basic daily VM maintenance to ensure standard presentation consistency between your scheduled visits.

Requirements

• Experience: Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in Visual Merchandising, preferably within the furniture, home decor, interior design, or boutique retail industries.

• Portfolio: A strong portfolio demonstrating a keen eye for interior styling, color coordination, spatial awareness, and lifestyle curation.

• Mobility: As this role oversees 8 showrooms, you must be comfortable traveling frequently between different retail locations across Singapore.

• Skills: * Proficiency in spatial planning tools (e.g., AutoCAD, SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite) is a strong advantage.

  • Strong commercial acumen; understanding how visual presentation directly influences customer buying behavior.

• Attributes: * An independent self-starter with excellent time-management skills to juggle multiple site schedules.

  • Great communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate smoothly with store teams and management.

  • Physical stamina to assist with hands-on styling, including moving props, adjusting lighting, and arranging soft furnishings.