- Cape Town
- Salary: Market Related
- Job Type: Permanent
- Sectors: Design Services Retail
- Reference: 114834
Vacancy Details
Employer: Weylandts Furniture Cape Town (Pty) Ltd
The main responsibility of this position is the creative direction and integration of homeware into retail stores. Your expertise will enhance the client experience, elevate our product displays, and ultimately drive sales.
This role will be based in Cape Town, however, will be required to travel annually to all retail stores during revamp executions and as needed.
Main responsibilities:
Creative Direction
- Conceptualize, design and implement dynamic layouts and displays for carpet installations, homeware shelves, linen, bathroom, outdoor, lighting and kitchen areas. Focus on showcasing and highlighting new products in a visually engaging manner.
- Conceptualize all homeware installations and oversee costing, production and installation of designs within the store.
- Signage for installations to be implemented simultaneously.
- Provide input and insights on shop fittings and new store concepts, utilizing research and data.
- Strong technical ability is required, as Sketchup models of installations will need to be prepared and presented for sign off.
- Work closely with Project Manager to ensure that allocated budget is updated and adhered to.
Workshops HW categories
- Facilitate workshops with an in-store VMs to refine installation concepts, ensuring alignment with overall brand vision and brief.
Communication
- Send out communication to in-stores VMs and RMs for rollout of HW installations.
- Provide monthly feedback on homeware integration of all stores by means of video conferencing/photos/in-store visits etc. to ensure alignment across all stores.
- Responsible for managing and compiling of the Homeware Lookbook and guidelines annually.
Processes and workflows
- Ensure efficient processes are developed and in line with business strategies and objectives.
- Work closely with HW planners and buyers on HW capacity planning at store level. This would include input into pack-out and HW product allocations.
Technical experience:
- An Interior Décor or Design Diploma/ Retail/ fashion/ Design
- Minimum 5 years work experience in the décor, fashion or retail industry.
- Excellent technical knowledge of design software e.g., Sketchup
- Valid driver’s license with own reliable transport. Travel on a national basis
Personal skills and attributes:
- Passion for retail and consumer, with the ability to conceptualize installations, integrate homeware in line with our brand.
- The ability to interpret briefs and demonstrate creativity in generating creative concepts, as well communicating directives to in-store VM’s to ensure correct role out.
- Strong creative problem-solving skills and proven ability to show initiative. The position requires great attention to detail and conceptual and creative ability.
- Good knowledge of company and merchandising policies and procedures in retail environment
- Strong administrative skills, excellent product knowledge and passion for Weylandts products.
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