Job Title: Visual Merchandiser
Location: Bolton, Ontario, and other locations within the Greater Toronto Area. 80% on-site, 20% remote
Job Type: Full-Time
JOB OVERVIEW:
We are looking for a creative and detail-driven Visual Merchandiser to design and implement merchandising concepts that improve the in-store customer experience. This role involves collaborating with merchants to transform product details into eye-catching visual displays. The ideal candidate will be hands-on, working directly with fixtures and displays, conducting design tests at the Innovation Centre, and traveling to various retail sites for branding insights and market analysis.
Key Responsibilities:
- Visual Merchandising & Design:
- Collaborate with merchants to gather product information and create merchandising designs.
- Make design decisions based on display requirements such as size, weight, and durability.
- Test and adjust designs at the Innovation Centre before finalizing and handing them over to the Space Planning team.
- Use Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop to develop display concepts.
- Design visually appealing store displays that align with the brand and improve the customer shopping experience.
- Develop and implement seasonal, promotional, and category-specific visual merchandising strategies.
- Ensure consistency in the execution of visual merchandising across various store locations.
- Coordinate the installation and removal of visual displays, ensuring accurate execution of plans.
- Monitor the success of visual displays and adjust designs as needed.
- Stay informed on industry trends and competitor strategies to keep displays current and creative.
- Travel & Onsite Requirements:
- Regular travel to retail locations is required—personal vehicle necessary (public transit is not sufficient for accessing various locations).
Qualifications & Skills:
- Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Visual Merchandising, Graphic Design, Retail Design, or related field.
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience in visual merchandising, retail display design, or a similar role.
- Strong proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and/or Photoshop for design work.
- Practical experience working with store fixtures, displays, and in-store branding.
- Excellent design thinking and problem-solving abilities to create impactful visual experiences.
- Strong organizational and time management skills to juggle multiple projects and meet deadlines.
- Ability to travel frequently to different retail locations and competitor sites—valid driver’s license and personal vehicle required.
- Ability to lift and assemble displays when necessary.
- Knowledge of retail branding and marketing trends.
- Strong communication skills to effectively present merchandising strategies to stakeholders.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in home improvement, retail, or big-box store settings.
- Understanding of store branding, retail marketing trends, and customer shopping behavior.
- Familiarity with sustainability practices in retail display creation.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $17.20-$23.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Language training provided
Application question(s):
- How many years of work experience do you have with Adobe Illustrator?
- Can you describe your experience in visual merchandising, particularly any hands-on work you’ve done with store fixtures and displays?
- Do you drive and have a reliable vehicle?
Work Location: In perso
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