Visual Merchandiser - Furniture & Home Décor Kisumu
Job Purpose
The Visual Merchandiser will support in designing and implementing attractive, functional, and brand-aligned showroom displays that inspire customers and enhance the shopping experience. This will offer hands-on experience in retail design, space planning, styling, and customer engagement within a dynamic furniture and home décor retail environment.
Key Responsibilities
1. Showroom & Display Support
- Assist in conceptualizing, designing, and setting up creative in-store and window displays that highlight furniture collections and décor themes
- Support in the preparation of layouts, sketches, and mood boards for internal review and client presentations
- Ensure that all displayed products are neatly arranged, properly tagged, and visually appealing, in line with company brand standards
- Monitor and maintain displays daily, ensuring cleanliness, product completeness, and aesthetic consistency
- Suggest new ideas and improvements to keep the showroom fresh, engaging, and trend-relevant
- Assist in seasonal and promotional setups, including sale campaigns, holiday décor, and product launches
2. Client Support
- Accompany the Visual Merchandiser to client consultations to understand their style preferences, space layouts, and functional needs
- Assist in developing tailored design concepts and product combinations that match client requirements
- Participate in site visits, measurements, and space assessments under supervision to gain practical design application experience
- Help prepare presentation boards, samples, or mockups for client proposals
3. Collaboration & Operations
- Work closely with sales, procurement, and technical teams to coordinate display changes, installations, and product movements
- Support in maintaining accurate visual inventory records, including product placements, showroom changes, and prop usage
- Contribute creative ideas for seasonal themes, color stories, and lifestyle settings that enhance customer experience
- Assist in organizing photoshoots of showroom setups for social media or marketing use
- Ensure all visual activities comply with safety and brand standards
Requirements
- Currently pursuing or recently completed a Degree in Interior Design, Visual Merchandising, Fine Arts, Architecture, or a related creative field
- Passionate about furniture, home décor, design aesthetics, and visual storytelling
- Basic working knowledge of design software such as SketchUp, AutoCAD, Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, or Canva
- Strong creativity, spatial awareness, and attention to detail
- Good interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment
- Proactive, eager to learn, and willing to handle both creative and hands-on tasks
- Flexibility to work on weekends or extended hours during showroom setups or special events
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