Visual Merchandiser

Overview of the role

A Visual Merchandiser has to be tuned in to all areas of popular culture and creativity in order to bring a fresh perspective to a brand.

You would be responsible for presenting products in a way that attracts customers and maximizes sales.  You could be based at head office or in a store. Travel to different markets and stores to set up displays and give training.

What you will do

• Display the brand by seasonal trends and be able to mix and match outfits in the window/in store as per the Company’s brand standard
• Display window and in-store mannequins/torsos to promote the brand’s styling and implementation standard
• Display window and in-store mannequins/torsos to promote a specific product or top seller promotion
• Drawing designs and plans by hand or computer
• Deciding how to use space and lighting creatively
• Creating visual merchandising packs to send to each market/store
• Giving feedback to the head office and buying teams
• Setting up displays, graphics, arranging action areas, and the implementation of posters in the window/indoor
• Coaching store people/ VMs on how products should be displayed on mannequins/torsos in the window/in store.
• Coaching store people/VMs on how to dress and style mannequins and torsos in the window/ in store
• New store openings, the Job holder will be responsible for physically being involved in the placement of graphics and VM displays.

Required Skills to be successful

• Adapts to changes in the work environment
• Follows instructions and responds to management direction
• Translates concepts and information into images
• Creative presentation skills
• Good knowledge of MS Office Applications, especially PowerPoint presentations

 Location: Maje The Avenues Mall, Kuwait