YES Intern: Visual Merchandise/Graphic Designer at TFG (The Foschini Group)

Job Description

• As an Intern Visual Merchandiser/Graphic Designer, you will have the opportunity to work closely with our experienced marketing team. You will assist in designing and implementing eye-catching displays, ensuring our products are presented in an appealing and customer-friendly manner. This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in visual merchandising and retail design, while contributing to our brand's visual identity.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the planning and execution of in-store displays and window installations.
• Collaborate with the visual merchandising team to create visually appealing and cohesive displays.
• Maintain and update product displays, ensuring they are attractive, organized, and aligned with brand standards.
• Conduct market research to stay up to date with industry trends and competitor displays.
• Support the setup of promotional and seasonal displays.
• Assist in creating signage, graphics, and other visual elements for the store.
• Help ensure all visual merchandising guidelines are followed consistently across all store locations.
• Provide support during photo shoots and other visual merchandising projects.

Qualifications

• A relevant qualification.
• Basic knowledge of visual merchandising principles and retail design.

Skills: 

• Strong creative and artistic skills with an eye for detail.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Strong communication skills and a proactive attitude.
• Ability to lift and move display materials as needed.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, to interact with learners, trainers, and other stakeholders.
• Excellent analytical skills with sound judgement and problem-solving skills
• High resilience and agility with the ability to work well under pressure
• Able to work independently and have good interpersonal skill.

Behaviours:

• Action Oriented - readily takes on new challenges and opportunities with a sense of urgency and eagerness 
• Collaborates - effectively works with others to achieve shared goals
• Communicates Effectively - conveys information and communicates ideas in a clear, concise and impactful manner
• Customer Focus - understands, anticipates, and meets the needs and expectations of customers
• Decision Quality - consistently makes timely, well-rounded and informed decisions
• Situational Adaptability - effectively adjusts their behaviour, approach, and decision-making based on the situation
• Values differences - recognises, respects, and appreciates the diverse values, beliefs, and perspectives of others