Current Vacancies at Weylandts Furniture Cape Town (Pty) Ltd

The main responsibility of this position is the integration of homeware into shelving and installations, bathroom, linen, and kitchen areas. Ensuring stock is correctly merchandised to drive sales and maximize shopper experience.

This role will be based at our Greenpoint office.

Main accountabilities:

• Designing the layout and display of carpet installations and homeware shelves, linen, bathroom, and kitchen areas ensuring that newness is showcased and sending out communication to stores for rollout. Updated according to directive
• Responsible for managing and compiling of the Homeware Lookbook seasonally.
• Required to conceptualize all furniture and homeware installations and oversee costing, production and installation of designs within the store. Signage for installations to be implemented simultaneously. Sketchup models to be presented of installations for directors to sign off.
• Works with the Group VM: Stylist to ensure awareness of ranges/newness that needs to be integrated into lifestyles.
• Provide monthly feedback on homeware integration of all stores by means of video conferencing/photos/in-store visits etc.

Skills/ competencies:

• An Interior Décor or Design Diploma/ Retail/ fashion/ Design
• Min 5 years work experience in the décor retail industry.
• Excellent technical knowledge of design software e.g., Sketchup
• Passion for décor, design, and lifestyle trends with 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.
• Valid driver’s license with own reliable transport. Travel on a national basis
• Self-starter & team player

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Main responsibilities:

• Working alongside the Senior Graphic Designer on all creative assets.
• Involved in the brainstorming and creation of all digital assets.
• Thinking creatively to produce new ideas for in-store signage, logo design, brochures, EDM layout design and highlighted installations, which are in line with each season’s concepts. Using innovation to redefine a design brief within the constraints of cost and time.
• Taking briefs from the buying team to design product packaging as and when required.
• Providing visual communication to stores and visual merchandisers on in-store executions and concepts.
• Responsible for managing and developing content across all social media channels.
• Website – remains on brand and is updated.

Skills Required:

• A degree/diploma in Visual Communication/Graphic Design
• Excellent technical knowledge of Adobe Suite design software.
• Minimum 3 – 4 years graphic design experience.
• Below the line and branding experience.
• Home and décor brand experience will be a plus, but not limited to it.

Incumbent must demonstrate a passion for interior décor & design; will be creative & passionate about the Weylandts brand, eager to use their skills to maximise the brand look and sales potential. Creative flair, originality and strong visual sense as well as a keen interest in keeping up to date with new developments in the design/retail industry is essential. Brand DNA.

Competencies:

• We are looking for someone who takes initiative, is good at communication, problem solver / solution thinker and team player.
• Has an eye for attention to detail while being able to multi-task when needed. Understanding the brand and keen to learn and express their own ideas and thoughts.
• Work within lead-times and put their best work forward.
• We want someone to get stuck in and show their worth and bring strength and add value within the department and company.

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The copywriter is responsible to create and maintain the tone of the company through all copy touch points. Copy will need to be created for Social media, E-mailers, Catalogs, Website, Range Cards, Tags, Product descriptions, Print, Billboards and in-store installations. The successful candidate will join the creative team in brainstorming, bringing ideas to the table and understanding the vision of the brand.

Main accountabilities: 

• Maintaining a consistent ‘tone’ for Weylandts brand in all marketing communication.
• Producing effective copy for e-mailers, social media platforms, digital advertising, and web. 
• Assisting the creative team with conceptualizing ideas for social media & other digital campaigns.
• Producing copy for selected product on the Weylandts website.

Skills Required:

• Minimum 2 years Social Media experience for well-known brands
• Minimum 2 years Copywriter experience for well-known brands
• Good all-round digital knowledge
• Experience and understanding of retail environment.
• Passion for and experience in the décor industry, trends, and the premium retail market 

Competencies:

• We are looking for someone who takes initiative, is good at communication, problem solver / solution thinker and team player.
• Has an eye for attention to detail while being able to multi-task when needed. Understanding the brand and keen to learn and express their own ideas and thoughts.
• Work within lead-times and put their best work forward.
• We want someone to get stuck in and show their worth and bring strength and add value within the department and company.