About the position
Package & Remuneration
JOB DESCRIPTION
Key Responsibilities:
Maintain the backend of Mockshop to ensure a quick clean and accurate interface:
• Upload images to database.
• Correcting images for optimal display. Sizing, deep etching.
• Determine & add image attributes not maintained in BuyPlan e.g. garment dimensions.
• Create image facing and folding options based on product store position.
• Collate & categorise images for optimal end-user experience, analysis.
• Upload store plans and maintain database for future store problem solving.
Maintain Mannequin and Torso assets incl. product facings and merchandise placements:
• Style and Photograph required images of mannequin & torso's prepared by Brands.
• Correcting images for optimal display. Deep etching and upload.
• Determine & add image attributes not maintained in BuyPlan.
• Create image facing and folding options.
• Collate & categorise images for optimal end-user experience.
• Create signage holders and import signage options seasonally and monthly for campaigns.
Create and maintain store plans for PIS, Pre-Merchandised fixtures for new store support:
• Receive and visualise block plans of stores from Brands or GSD. .DXF files for import.
• Review & amend layouts with Visual Manager.
• Review stock volumes and densities and capacity plan departments for analysis export to Merchant team.
Tracking Data on Mockshop:
• Uploading of data - ensure backend automation is live and all data streams are current.
• Quality assurance of data availability and Clothing measurements maintenance to ensure accuracy of instore placement.
• View creation for easy Mockshop Data navigation by brand.
Communication:
• Visual Presentations delivered and verbal and written communication meet company quality / standards and expectations (comprehensive and factually correct)
• Visual Communications prepped for Yoobic with on time launches of all Yoobic store comms.
• Ad hoc communication with regards to visual land and implementation.
• Assist with model store and housing workshops via Mockshop.
• Mock-ups - communicate and facilitate any communication and set up processes required to get relevant sign off for various projects for mock-ups in Mockshop with visual manager.
• Analysis export to enable support for Merchant, Brand and Social departments.
• Communication with Merchants to ensure all back-end data is submitted in time for store setup and review.
• PIS Store Communication and Layout Review. Present to extended team.
• Fashion School Participation and presentation.
Research:
• Seasonal research of merchandising standards set by local and international retailers, with special focus on competitor brands.
• Back of house viability understanding - adjustments of replenishment rules based on stock volumes and season timing.
• Density and Capacity analysis and review with senior allocators for upcoming seasons. e.g. stock availability and flow for enhanced store communication.
VM Support:
• Monthly store visits with VM team - including Marketing team and visit feedback.
• ADHOC upcountry visits - Visual Manager Discretion.
Qualifications & Experience:
• 5 years of Visual Merchandising experience
• 2 years of Technical Design experience
• 2 years of Fashion/Retail or Interior Design experience
• Must understand the fundamentals of Visual Merchandising
Skills:
• Technical Drawing using tools such as AutoCAD, Mockshop or any store design platform
• Visual Merchandising Communication
• Spatial awareness/Spatial planning
Behaviours:
• Builds Networks - establishes and nurtures internal and external relationships in order to create robust, and mutually beneficial, partnerships
• Collaborates - effectively works with others to achieve shared goals
• Customer Focus - understands, anticipates, and meets the needs and expectations of customers
• Ensures Accountability - takes accountability and ensures others are held to account on agreed upon performance targets
• Persuades - effectively influences others by gaining support and commitment in the delivery of organisational goals and objectives
• Plans and Aligns - develops plans and prioritises initiatives that align to the organisational goals and objectives
Preference will be given, but not limited to candidates from designated groups in terms of the Employment Equity Act
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ABOUT US
Who we are is because of our people. They are our greatest asset. TFG is an internationally diversified retail portfolio of 34 speciality lifestyle and apparel brands that Inspire our Customers to live their Best Lives and are woven into the lives of millions. Our vision is to create the most remarkable omnichannel experiences for our customers. TFG is more than a workplace, it's a launchpad for your growth. Join us and explore endless growth opportunities across our diverse brands. We're a purpose-led business, and on this team, you'll share the pride of making an impact across a whole industry.
We're the designers, the makers, the shakers and the teams behind the scenes.
Are you with us?
ABOUT THE TEAM
On-trend smart and casual wear, including footwear, accessories and fragrances, Markham is renowned for its youthful, current, vibrant store experience. Markham is passionate about style and dedicated to helping customers find the look that suits them best.
