Visual Merchandiser
H E B Grocery Co · Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates
Apply & track with Apply Edge🗂 We’re Hiring: Visual Merchandiser🕒 Employment Type: Full-Time💼 Level: Entry-Level to Mid-LevelWe are seeking a creative, detail-oriented, and commercially minded Visual Merchandiser to develop and execute engaging visual displays that strengthen brand identity, enhance the customer experience, and support retail sales performance. This role will work closely with Retail Operations, Marketing, Merchandising, Store Management, and external suppliers to ensure consistent and impactful visual presentation across stores. Current Malaysia-based Visual Merchandiser roles commonly emphasize store displays, floor sets, planograms, promotional launches, brand guidelines, store visits, and collaboration with retail and marketing teams. (LinkedIn)🎯 Key Responsibilities
- Develop and execute visual merchandising concepts for stores, windows, promotional areas, and product displays.
- Ensure all visual presentations follow brand guidelines, campaign objectives, and company standards.
- Plan and implement floor sets, product zoning, planograms, fixtures, mannequins, signage, and promotional displays.
- Create attractive product presentations that encourage customer engagement and support sales performance.
- Maximize available retail space through effective layout planning, product placement, styling, and customer flow.
- Conduct regular store visits to evaluate visual standards and identify opportunities for improvement.
- Coordinate seasonal campaigns, product launches, promotions, new store openings, renovations, and special events.
- Work closely with Retail Operations, Marketing, Merchandising, and Store Management teams to ensure timely execution.
- Prepare visual concepts, mock-ups, floor plans, presentations, and display guidelines.
- Monitor customer behavior and store performance to identify opportunities for visual optimization.
- Maintain consistency of visual identity across multiple stores and locations.
- Train and brief store teams on visual merchandising standards, display techniques, and maintenance requirements.
- Coordinate with suppliers and contractors regarding fixtures, props, signage, printing, installations, and other VM materials.
- Manage visual merchandising materials, props, fixtures, signage, and related inventory.
- Photograph and document completed displays for reporting, management review, and brand approval.
- Monitor competitor stores, market trends, retail environments, and emerging visual merchandising practices.
- Support the development of creative concepts that reflect local customer preferences while maintaining global brand standards.
- Track visual merchandising activities, budgets, purchase orders, invoices, and project documentation where required.
- Identify opportunities to improve display effectiveness, operational efficiency, and customer experience.✅ Requirements
- Previous experience in Visual Merchandising, Retail Design, Fashion Retail, Graphic Design, Interior Design, or a related field is preferred.
- Strong creative sense with excellent visual awareness and attention to detail.
- Understanding of retail layouts, product presentation, customer flow, and visual storytelling.
- Experience with store displays, window displays, floor sets, promotional campaigns, or planograms.
- Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, PowerPoint, Excel, or similar design and productivity tools is an advantage. (LinkedIn)
- Ability to create visual concepts, mock-ups, presentations, and basic design layouts.
- Strong communication, teamwork, and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects and deadlines.
- Strong understanding of brand consistency and retail customer experience.
- Commercial awareness and ability to connect visual presentation with sales and business objectives.
- Strong organizational and project coordination skills.
- Willingness to travel between stores when required.
- Flexibility to work outside normal hours for store openings, installations, events, or display changes. (LinkedIn)
- Good English communication skills; additional languages are an advantage.
- Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Visual Merchandising, Graphic Design, Fashion Design, Interior Design, Marketing, Visual Communications, or a related field is preferred. (LinkedIn)🌟 What We Offer
- Opportunity to create impactful visual experiences across retail stores and customer touchpoints.
- Exposure to fashion retail, brand development, store design, marketing campaigns, and commercial strategy.
- Opportunity to collaborate with creative, retail, marketing, merchandising, and operations teams.
- Hands-on experience with new store openings, seasonal campaigns, product launches, and visual transformation projects.
- Career progression into Senior Visual Merchandiser, Visual Merchandising Manager, Retail Creative Manager, Visual Merchandising Director, Head of Visual Merchandising, or Creative Director roles.
- A creative, fast-paced, and commercially driven working environment.
- Training, mentorship, creative development, and opportunities to build a professional portfolio.
- Competitive compensation, performance incentives, and comprehensive benefits package.