The Foschini Group is looking for an Intern: Visual Merchandise, to be based in Western Cape, South Africa
Closing date: Ongoing
Location: Western Cape, South Africa
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist in the planning and execution of in-store displays and window installations.
- Collaborate with the visual merchandising team to create visually appealing and cohesive displays.
- Maintain and update product displays, ensuring they are attractive, organized, and aligned with brand standards.
- Conduct market research to stay up to date with industry trends and competitor displays.
- Support the setup of promotional and seasonal displays.
- Assist in creating signage, graphics, and other visual elements for the store.
- Help ensure all visual merchandising guidelines are followed consistently across all store locations.
- Provide support during photo shoots and other visual merchandising projects.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Recently completed a qualification in Interior Design, or a related field.
- Basic knowledge of visual merchandising principles and retail design.
Skills:
- Strong creative and artistic skills with an eye for detail.
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
- Strong communication skills and a proactive attitude.
- Ability to lift and move display materials as needed.
- Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, to interact with learners, trainers, and other stakeholders.
- Excellent analytical skills with sound judgement and problem-solving skills
- High resilience and agility with the ability to work well under pressure
- Able to work independently and have good interpersonal skill.
Behaviours:
- Action Oriented – readily takes on new challenges and opportunities with a sense of urgency and eagerness
- Collaborates – effectively works with others to achieve shared goals
- Communicates Effectively – conveys information and communicates ideas in a clear, concise and impactful manner
- Customer Focus – understands, anticipates, and meets the needs and expectations of customers
- Decision Quality – consistently makes timely, well-rounded and informed decisions
- Situational Adaptability – effectively adjusts their behaviour, approach, and decision-making based on the situation
- Values differences – recognises, respects, and appreciates the diverse values, beliefs, and perspectives of others
