Brand Visual Manager | Fabiani & G-Star | Cape Town at TFG (The Foschini Group)

Key Responsibilities:

• Visual Strategy Creative VM concept development that aligns with brand positioning
• Research and development from conceptual design and alignment with brand campaigns
• Actively seeking new and innovative ideas for store visual improvement & execution
• Store Housing principles & guidelines formulation and implementation aligned to merchandise strategy 
• Translate strategy into actionable plans 
• Project Management and design development of instore displays, windows, product groupings and focal points 
• Visual impact and the land of promotional and markdown activity in store 
• Communication of merchandise and display directives delivering consistency, high standards across all stores within set timelines 
• Optimise Customer experience through visual strategy 
• Development and training plan and execution for VM Team 
• Creating training content and conduct training workshops with field leaders and store staff
• Store design and evolution Prop and Hardware development ensuring elements updated as per brands visual calendar 
• New and revamp store opening plan, F&F control, layouts and full support through opening 
• Plan and manage the logistics of visual merchandising projects, including scheduling, resource allocation and coordination with other departments 
• Budget management and control 
• Manage healthy, productive internal customer and stakeholder relationships 
• Good understanding of VM principles and the importance of the execution thereof
• Manage and lead the In-store VM team
• Conceptual Design using 3D drawing or other design software 
• Yoobic experience – create content and communicate to all stores on behalf of admin, marketing & VM
• Explore and implement emerging technologies (e.g., AR, digital integration, signage) to enhance the in-store experience

Qualifications and Experience:

• Degree – Advantageous (Retail/ Fashion) 
• Proven working experience as a Field VM  
• Related fashion retail VM Experience a must (8 - 10 years) 
• Proven experience in managing budgets 
• Proven experience in creating VM strategy 
• Ability to inspire, motivate and coach field teams through strong leadership 
• Creative flair and interest in Fashion 
• Valid driver’s license