Hire Resolve's client is seeking a talented and experienced Freelance Retail Visual Merchandiser to elevate the shopping experience across its premium retail stores located in South Africa's busiest tourism and travel destinations.

The stores offer an exclusive collection of African art, African-inspired fashion, jewellery, accessories, gifts, curios, and homeware, catering to both local and international travellers. This role is ideal for a highly creative individual with a strong commercial mindset who can transform retail spaces into engaging shopping environments that inspire customers, strengthen brand identity, and increase sales.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement visually engaging merchandising displays that reflect the brand identity and product offering.
• Create impactful window displays and promotional installations that attract customers and drive store traffic.
• Merchandise African art, fashion, accessories, gifts, curios, and home décor to maximise product visibility and sales.
• Refresh and rotate displays regularly to maintain an inspiring retail environment.
• Ensure consistent visual merchandising standards across multiple store locations.
• Collaborate with store management on seasonal campaigns, promotional events, and new product launches.
• Analyse customer shopping behaviour and store layouts to optimise product placement.
• Maintain commercially effective displays while delivering exceptional visual presentation.
• Recommend and source suitable display fixtures, props, and merchandising materials.
• Ensure all merchandising aligns with brand guidelines and enhances the overall customer experience.
• Travel between stores as required to maintain merchandising standards.

Minimum Requirements

• Minimum 5 years' experience as a Retail Visual Merchandiser.
• Proven track record of creating retail displays that increase customer engagement and sales performance.
• Experience merchandising within premium or luxury retail environments.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating previous visual merchandising projects.
• Excellent understanding of visual merchandising principles, including colour, composition, lighting, spatial planning, and product presentation.
• Strong commercial awareness with the ability to translate sales objectives into effective visual displays.
• Excellent planning, organisational, and time management skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Willing to work on a freelance basis across multiple retail locations.
• Valid driver's licence and own reliable transport.