Assistant Visual Merchandiser

Company Description:

Greetings from THE CHENNAI SILKS,

The largest textile kingdom of Tamilnadu THE CHENNAI SILKS ( TCS) has proven to be a shoppers delight for generations of families.

Job Summary

We are looking for an organized and creative Assistant Visual Merchandiser to support the planning, coordination, and execution of visual merchandising activities across retail showrooms. The candidate will assist in implementing display strategies, maintaining brand presentation standards, monitoring showroom layouts, and coordinating with Branch Teams to ensure consistent product presentation and an appealing shopping environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Product Display Arrangement: Assist in arranging products according to category, colour, design, size, and display requirements to ensure an attractive showroom presentation.

• Showroom Presentation: Ensure that product displays, shelves, racks, tables, mannequins, and other display areas are neat, organized, and properly maintained.

• Visual Merchandising Implementation: Support the Visual Merchandiser in implementing display plans, product presentation guidelines, and merchandising standards across Branches.

• Display Setup and Changes: Assist in setting up new displays, rearranging products, updating promotional areas, and implementing seasonal and festival display arrangements.

- Product Placement: Ensure proper placement of products to improve visibility, accessibility, and ease of customer selection.

- Branch Coordination: Coordinate with Branch Managers and showroom staff regarding display requirements, merchandising instructions, and pending display-related activities.

• Branch Visits and Monitoring: Accompany the Visual Merchandiser on Branch visits to inspect product arrangements, showroom displays, and compliance with merchandising guidelines.

• Display Photographs: Capture and share photographs of showroom displays before and after changes to monitor implementation and maintain Records.

• Display Material Management: Assist in maintaining and organizing mannequins, signage, display accessories, promotional boards, and other merchandising materials.

- Promotional Activities: Support the implementation of promotional displays, new product launches, special offers, and seasonal campaigns within the specified timelines.

- Excel and Report Preparation: Update Excel sheets, maintain Data related to branch visits and display activities, and assist in preparing periodic Reports for the reporting Manager.

- Follow-Up Activities: Follow up with Branches regarding pending display corrections and ensure that assigned merchandising activities are completed on time.

- Display Maintenance: Regularly check display areas and coordinate with showroom staff to correct improper arrangements and maintain merchandising standards.

- Team Support: Provide day-to-day support to the Visual Merchandising Team and complete other merchandising-related activities assigned by the reporting Manager.

Educational Qualification

• Any Graduate or Diploma in Fashion Design, Fashion Merchandising, Visual Merchandising, Retail Management, or a related field.
• 1–3 years of relevant experience in retail visual merchandising is preferred.

Required Skills

• Practical knowledge of retail display techniques, product presentation, and showroom layouts.
• Strong creativity, colour coordination, and attention to detail.
• Good planning, organizational, and execution skills.
• Basic to intermediate MS Excel skills for preparing Reports and maintaining Records.
• Good communication and coordination with Branches and Departments.
• Ability to monitor multiple activities and meet deadlines.

Work Location: In person