Visual Merchandiser cum Graphic Designer

Job Description

We are looking for a creative retail Visual Merchandiser to increase sales, get buyer’s attention and to provide an excellent in-store experience. The goal is to use visual merchandising to convert window shoppers into prospects, drive branding and sales objectives and maximize profitability.

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

·  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

Skills

·  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

·  BS degree in visual merchandising, fashion merchandising, exhibition design, visual communications or similar