Retail Visual Merchandising & Display Manager

Role & responsibilities
1. Retail Display Concept Development

• Develop innovative retail display concepts based on client briefs.
• Convert ideas into practical, manufacturable display solutions.
• Balance creativity with functionality and commercial feasibility.
• Research international retail display trends and introduce new concepts.
  2. Display Engineering
• Engineer structurally sound display units.
• Prepare technical drawings and specifications.
• Select suitable construction methods and hardware.
• Ensure displays are easy to assemble, transport and maintain.
  3. Material Expertise
• Recommend the right materials for every project.
• Maintain knowledge of MDF, plywood, acrylic, metal, aluminium, PET/PVC, corrugated board, foam board, LEDs, printing, powder coating, laminates and hardware.
• Continuously introduce new materials and technologies.
  4. Prototype Development
• Own prototype planning and execution.
• Coordinate with vendors for prototype development.
• Validate functionality, finish, strength and manufacturability.
• Drive improvements before mass production.
  5. Vendor Development
• Build and maintain a strong network of fabrication vendors.
• Identify new suppliers and manufacturing partners.
• Evaluate vendor capability, quality, pricing and turnaround time.
• Negotiate technical and commercial requirements.
  6. Costing & Engineering
• Prepare BOMs and technical costing.
• Recommend cost optimisation without compromising quality.
• Support commercial teams during estimation.
  7. Technical Execution Support
• Support production during manufacturing.
• Resolve technical issues during fabrication and installation.
• Review critical projects before dispatch.
  8. Client Interaction
• Present display concepts and engineering solutions to clients.
• Explain material choices, costing implications and prototype recommendations.
• Represent Redma as the technical expert during key meetings.
  9. Process Improvement & Innovation
• Develop engineering standards and SOPs.
• Create material and hardware libraries.
• Introduce innovative construction methods and display mechanisms.
• Share technical knowledge with internal teams.
  Key Skills & Competencies
• Retail Display Engineering
• Display Concept Development
• Fabrication Knowledge
• Material Selection & Specifications
• Prototype Development
• Vendor Development & Sourcing
• Costing & BOM Preparation
• Technical Problem Solving
• Presentation & Client Interaction
• Innovation Mindset
• Execution & Quality Orientation

Preferred candidate profile

815 years of experience in retail display manufacturing, POSM, shopfitting, visual merchandising, exhibition structures or retail fixture development.