Visual Merchandising Coordinator

2 days ago

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Pty Full time R50 000 - R80 000 per year

About us:

From our humble beginnings in 1964 as a traditional furniture store in Windhoek, Namibia, Weylandts has grown into South Africa's leading furniture and homeware retailer with 9 stores nationwide. Chris Weylandts inherited his father's eye for extraordinary furniture and an appreciation for good living in its broadest sense. Under his leadership, the brand evolved into one that is synonymous with bold, confident aesthetics and timeless taste. At the heart of Weylandts' vision is a unique fusion of clean, contemporary design with the soul of natural material.

Role overview:

The Visual Merchandising Coordinator supports the Creative Manager and VM team by managing the administrative, project coordination, and support the management of departmental workflows. This role ensures that communication, scheduling, installations, and revamp coordination run smoothly and efficiently across all stores.

This position will be based in Greenpoint, Cape Town. 

Key responsibilities:

Visual Merchandising Project Coordination

  • Plan and manage VM schedules, workflows, and project briefs on
  • Assist with the preparation and distribution of monthly communications for homeware integration, styling updates, installations, and promotional rollouts.
  • Coordinate annual national revamps alongside the Creative Manager and VM team.
  • Assist with sourcing materials and obtaining quotations (props, wallpaper, paint, fixtures), and coordinate deliveries to stores.
  • Support layout design and assist with compiling Lookbooks, Styling Guides, and technical VM documents.
  • Support the refinement of VM processes and workflows to improve efficiency and clarity.

Signage & Shopfitting Coordination

  • Brief signage requirements, oversee the rollout process, and act as the point of contact between signage suppliers, Head Office, and stores.
  • Coordinate shopfitting manufacturing and installation, including measuring spaces and maintaining an updated database of fixtures, shopfitting elements, and store quantities.
  • Compile training manuals for spotlight usage, track spotlight orders, and support store implementation.

Communication & Administration

  • Maintain accurate administrative records, documentation, and VM communication archives.
  • Liaise regularly with stores to provide guidance, troubleshoot challenges, and ensure alignment with approved VM directives.
  • Support monthly rollout communication, styling updates, and installation briefs.
  • Participate in virtual floor walks, take notes, prepare feedback reports, and assist with national store visits during revamps and installations.
  • Collaborate closely with the VM team in meeting departmental objectives through strong teamwork and support.

What you bring:

  • Diploma or Degree in Interior Design, Graphic Design, or related creative discipline.
  • 2 - 3 years' experience in retail visual merchandising, coordination, or project administration.
  • Strong technical proficiency in Microsoft Office and is advantageous.
  • Valid driver's license and reliable transport for national travel when required.

Competencies and behaviours for success:

  • Positive, proactive, and solution-driven.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
  • Collaborative team player with excellent interpersonal skills.
  • Passionate about interiors, design, and maintaining Weylandts' visual merchandising excellence.
  • Exceptional organisation, communication, and workflow management skills.
  • Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple projects, and meet strict deadlines.
  • Strong sense of spatial awareness, design appreciation, and attention to detail.

 

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