Visual Merchandiser cum Food stylist

This role is for one of Weekday's clientsMin Experience: 4+ yearsLocation: Mumbai, MH, IndiaJobType: full-timeWe are looking for a highly creative and detail-oriented Visual Merchandiser cum Food Stylist who can combine strong visual merchandising expertise with an exceptional understanding of food aesthetics. The ideal candidate will be responsible for creating visually compelling food presentations, displays, campaigns, and experiences that align with brand identity and enhance customer engagement.This role requires a strong eye for composition, colour, texture, styling, presentation, and current food and visual trends. You will work closely with creative, marketing, photography, retail, and culinary teams to translate concepts into attractive and commercially effective food displays.RequirementsKey ResponsibilitiesDevelop and execute visually appealing food displays, product presentations, and merchandising concepts across retail, restaurants, events, campaigns, and promotional activitiesStyle food and beverages for photography, digital campaigns, menus, catalogues, social media, advertisements, and brand communicationsCreate innovative food compositions using appropriate props, backgrounds, surfaces, tableware, lighting, garnishes, and presentation techniquesMaintain high standards of food aesthetics, ensuring every presentation is visually balanced, appetising, contemporary, and aligned with the brandPlan and execute visual merchandising layouts that effectively highlight products and influence customer attention and purchasing behaviourCollaborate with photographers, chefs, designers, marketing teams, and creative agencies during photoshoots and campaign productionResearch emerging food styling, merchandising, lifestyle, colour, design, and consumer trends and incorporate relevant ideas into brand executionsDevelop seasonal, festive, promotional, and thematic displays based on campaign requirementsEnsure consistency in visual presentation across multiple locations, touchpoints, and communication channelsSelect and manage appropriate styling materials, props, accessories, tableware, fabrics, surfaces, and other visual elementsAssist in developing creative concepts, mood boards, styling guides, and visual references for campaignsEnsure displays and styled food maintain quality, freshness, hygiene, and presentation standards throughout productionCoordinate with internal teams and external vendors to ensure timely execution of visual merchandising and styling projectsEvaluate completed displays and campaigns and recommend improvements based on visual impact and customer responseMust-Have SkillsStrong expertise in Food Aesthetics and Food StylingHands-on experience in Visual Merchandising and display executionExcellent understanding of food presentation, composition, colour, texture, scale, and visual balanceStrong creative and conceptual thinking with an exceptional eye for detailKnowledge of photography composition, lighting, props, surfaces, and styling techniquesAbility to translate brand concepts into attractive and commercially effective visual experiencesStrong understanding of current food, lifestyle, retail, and design trendsExcellent coordination and communication skillsAbility to manage multiple projects, deadlines, and stakeholders simultaneouslyQualifications & Experience4-20 years of relevant experience in visual merchandising, food styling, food photography, retail presentation, hospitality, restaurants, FMCG, food brands, lifestyle brands, or creative agenciesA degree/diploma in Visual Merchandising, Fashion/Interior Design, Food Styling, Culinary Arts, Photography, Fine Arts, or a related field is preferredA strong portfolio demonstrating food styling, food aesthetics, merchandising displays, and creative visual executions will be highly valued