Senior Retail Visual Merchandiser

About the Role

Our client is seeking a creative and strategic Senior Retail Visual Merchandiser to elevate the in-store experience across their retail locations, with a focus on the Bristol area. This role involves developing and executing compelling visual merchandising strategies that align with brand aesthetics and drive sales. You will lead visual initiatives, ensuring store layouts, displays, and product presentations are engaging and inspiring for customers. This hybrid position allows for collaborative in-store work combined with remote planning and analysis, making it an exciting opportunity for a seasoned visual merchandising professional looking to make a significant impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement innovative visual merchandising concepts for store layouts, window displays, and in-store presentations.
• Develop visual merchandising guidelines and ensure consistent brand representation across all retail touchpoints.
• Collaborate with marketing, buying, and store operations teams to align visual strategies with commercial goals.
• Analyze sales data and customer feedback to optimize product placement and display effectiveness.
• Train and guide store teams on visual merchandising standards and execution.
• Stay abreast of industry trends, competitor activities, and new design technologies to maintain a cutting-edge approach.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Visual Merchandiser, with a strong portfolio showcasing retail design projects.
• Deep understanding of retail environments, consumer behavior, and brand storytelling through visual elements.
• Proficiency in visual merchandising software and design tools (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite).
• Excellent spatial reasoning, creative flair, and a keen eye for detail and aesthetics.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders.
• Ability to work effectively both independently (remote) and collaboratively in store settings in and around Bristol .

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Hybrid working model offering flexibility between remote work and in-store presence.
• Opportunities for creative input and professional growth.
• Travel allowance for store visits within the region.
• A stimulating role with the chance to shape the visual identity of a respected retail brand in Bristol .