Visual Merchandiser / Interior Designer

Job Description

• Assists in design presentation production, including assembling material boards.
• Produce concept designs, sketches, 2D and 3D models of design ideas and final design presentations.
• Liaising with stakeholders to managing and executing designs.
• Creating and implementing a visual merchandising strategy for the store.
• Ensuring the strategy is in line with the store’s brand, products, and target market.
• Generating sketches of visual displays that meet the store’s visual design requirements.
• Finalizing designs and creating detailed floor plans for display areas.
• Sourcing the props, creative materials, and accessories for displays.
• Installing and setting up window displays, walkways, counters, and in-store displays, or supervising contractors hired for this purpose.
• 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.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Architecture, Interior Design and/or Applied Arts.
• Creative, with an eye for detail.
• Expertise in layout, color, lighting, materials selection and custom installations.
• Proficient in AutoCAD, SketchUp, 3D Max, Photoshop, Illustrator or other design programs.
• Proven work experience as a visual merchandiser or visual manager.
• Working knowledge of current visual merchandising trends and best practices.
• Ability to analyze sales merchandising reports and survey results.
• Proven commitment to high quality execution within limited time frames.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Flexible working hours, including evenings and weekends.