Visual Merchandiser

**Bring Your Creativity to Life with James Lane | Sleeping Giant**
- **Enjoy a Generous 40% Staff Discount Across Both Brands**
- **Car Allowance Included + Opportunities for Growth**

**Who We Are**:
At **James Lane | Sleeping Giant**, we’re more than just a furniture retailer - we’re storytellers. As an Australian family-owned business, we’re passionate about turning houses into beautiful, timeless homes. Every piece we design tells a story of quality, craftsmanship, and style.

When you join us, you become part of a growing team that values creativity, innovation, and customer satisfaction. Together, we’re shaping beautiful interiors and unforgettable shopping experiences.

**Your Role - Visual Merchandiser Extraordinaire**

As a **Visual Merchandiser**, you’ll take charge of designing captivating in-store displays that showcase our stunning product lines. You’ll create environments that inspire customers, reflect our brand’s trends, and elevate the shopping experience - all while driving sales and making a tangible impact on our business.

You’ll also ensure that stores comply with our visual merchandising (VM) guidelines, maintaining consistency and quality across all locations. This role will primarily focus on stores in **Newcastle, the Central Coast, and Northern Sydney**, across both the **Sleeping Giant** and **James Lane** brands.

**What You’ll Be Doing**:

- **Design Stunning Displays**: Transform our stores with eye-catching visual presentations that highlight trends, promotions, and seasonal themes.
- **Maintain Visual Excellence**: Ensure our stores look inviting, well-stocked, and uncluttered using merchandising techniques.
- **Collaborate on Brand Storytelling**: Work closely with the Head of Visual Merchandising to implement and maintain our brand standards.
- **Drive Sales Through Creativity**: Create environments that not only look amazing but encourage customers to shop and explore.
- **Work Independently**: Manage your time and responsibilities effectively across multiple locations, demonstrating initiative and accountability.

**What You’ll Bring to the Team**:

- **Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Creative Suite**: Essential for creating visuals that support merchandising plans.
- **Design Experience**: Previous experience in design is highly valued and will help bring fresh ideas to the role.
- **Visual Merchandising Expertise**: Proven experience with Visual Merchandise within the furniture and/or homewares industry is a plus.
- **Creative Spark**: A flair for design and an eye for detail, with the ability to balance aesthetics and functionality.
- **Can-Do Attitude**: A flexible, collaborative approach and a passion for exceeding expectations.
- **Physical Readiness**: Comfortable working at heights, independently moving furniture, and lifting items up to 20kg safely.
- **Visual Merchandising Knowledge**: A solid understanding of VM principles and how to use fixtures effectively.
- **Self-Motivation**: The ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines without constant supervision.

**What You’ll Need to Succeed**:

- A driver’s license and your own car to travel between stores in **Newcastle, the Central Coast, and Northern Sydney**.
- Availability for occasional interstate travel to inspire teams and support store openings.

**Why Join James Lane | Sleeping Giant?**
- **Growth Opportunities**: Be part of a fast-growing business with endless potential for career advancement.
- **Supportive Culture**: Receive training, support, and encouragement to thrive in your role.
- **Amazing Perks**: Enjoy a 40% staff discount on our stylish furniture and homewares, plus a car allowance.
- **Creative Freedom**: Turn your artistic vision into reality and make an impact in a dynamic, high-energy environment.

**Ready to Create Stunning Spaces?**

If you’re passionate about design, storytelling, and creating extraordinary shopping experiences, we’d love to hear from you. Join **James Lane | Sleeping Giant** today and help us transform dream homes into reality.

Pay: $63,000.00 - $67,000.00 per year