Visual Merchandiser

Purpose of the Job

Ownership and production of all store communication requirements of the Biba visual merchandising program

Key Result Areas for the Incumbent

Process Responsibilities

• Maintenance of weekly task checklist and work schedules to ensure that small details are not overlooked
• Fulfillment of multiple project requests while simultaneously meeting stringent deadlines
• Can schedule work load for all internal stakeholders

People Management Responsibilities

• Presentation of design work to operations, distribution, and marketing teams for review and feedback
• Can present design work to operations, distribution, and marketing teams

Financial Responsibilities

• Can negotiate with vendors for the most speedy and least costly manner of executing sign and graphic requirements

Key Behavioral competencies required to perform this role

Essential

1. Customer Focus

2. Attention to details

3. Results focused

Desirable

1. Communication

2. Problem solving / analytical skills

3. Collaboration and team work

Key Technical competencies required to perform this role

Essential

1. Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator/Adobe Photoshop/CorelDaw, and other image editing software

2. Sharp attention to detail

3. Ability to multi-task in a deadline-driven atmosphere

4. Good sense of organization

Desirable

1. Quick to embrace simple solutions and fast iterations

2. Good interpersonal skills

Key Performance Indicators

- Translation of all Biba instore sign and graphic design concepts into final artworks within standard formats and guidelines

- Overseeing of upload and completion of final sign and graphics outputs to vendors

The candidate would have to interact and manage the following stakeholders

Interacts strongly with Marketing assistants, Architects, Field Visual Merchandisers & Vendors.

In order to be considered for the role the ideal candidate should have:

Minimum work experience of 5 years in graphic design production environment

Sketches and freehand are an added advantage