Visual Merchandising Specialist

Established Australian designer and manufacturer of furniture
- Collaborative & inclusive working environment
- Global business with growth opportunities

Since 1977, **King Living** has pioneered quality Australian design, continually pushing the boundaries of what furniture can achieve. Designed to adapt to our changing lives and last for generations, our furniture marries the power of innovation with traditional handcrafted methods.

**King Living** has expanded from a homegrown business into a global brand. A family owned and run Australian company headquartered from our Support Office in Sydney, our Showrooms and manufacturing centres span Australia, New Zealand, United Kingdom, Canada, Singapore, Malaysia, USA, China and Thailand.

At **King Living**, we are dedicated to creating simplicity and balance in both our living spaces and our work environment. We take pride in our past accomplishments and are thrilled by the possibilities of the future.

**The Opportunity**

We are seeking a talented and motivated Visual Merchandising Specialist, in this role you will work closely with the Head of Brand Environment to execute the global visual merchandising (VM) strategy and plan.

In this pivotal role, you'll enhance the brand's image and contribute to driving sales by designing and implementing visually appealing showroom displays and layouts. Collaborating with our Marketing, Design, Retail, and Operations teams, you will bring our innovative furniture designs to life, ensuring that our showrooms provide a seamless, inspiring, and engaging experience for customers.

This role demands a combination of creativity, commercial and strategic thinking, and exceptional attention to detail. Domestic travel will be required regularly, along with occasional international travel as needed.

**The Role**
**- Plan and execute visually compelling showroom layouts that showcase King Living's furniture collections while maximising space and traffic flow.
- Visual Merchandising Calendars & activation timelines: Develop VM calendars and programs and execute visual merchandising strategies to drive foot traffic, engage customers, and increase sales.
- Assist with the development and roll out of new Showroom openings, including signage, fixtures, floor plans, layout, product selection and design.
- Work closely with the marketing and retail teams to align visual merchandising efforts with marketing campaigns and promotions. Set a rhythm and cadence for showroom visits and check ins to support regional and international showrooms.
- Monitor flock 'go to marketing' timelines and availability by collaborating with the procurement/design teams to ensure products are in stock and ready for display. Manage the ordering process of flock to ensure product arrives aligning to the marketing calendar.
- Develop, maintain, and enforce visual merchandising standards and guidelines, ensuring consistency across all King Living locations.
- Review showroom results and flock performance to ensure merchandising supports sell through to maximise sales for demographic and climate.
- Gather feedback from customers and Showroom consultants / VMA's to continually improve visual merchandising strategies and displays. Identify and implement opportunities to test and learn.
- Stay updated on industry trends, competitor displays, and emerging visual merchandising techniques, including digital, to keep King Living at the forefront of furniture retail.

**About You**
- Bachelor's degree in interior design,
- Preferred 4+ years' experience in Visual Merchandising within the retail industry, preferably in the furniture or home decor sector.
- Strong understanding of interior design principles, space planning, customer journey and visual storytelling.
- Proficiency in design software such as Adobe Creative Suite, CAD software, InDesign, Photoshop & Microsoft Office suite required.**

**Our Values**

Passion, Integrity, Collaboration Innovation - these are the values that unite us, inspire us and set us apart. They're not just words; they're the heartbeat of King Living, pushing us to be our best.

**King Living Benefits and Our Offer to You**
- Career development and ongoing training
- Supportive and friendly team environment with a true family feel
- Generous employee, family, and friends 'product discounts
- Discounted health insurance, retail brands and vouchers
- Paid Parental leave.
- Australian owned company with a growing global footprint
- EAP to support your ongoing health and wellbeing
- For roles based in our Design & Support Centre there is plenty of parking onsite available_
- Our hiring decisions are not only based on your experience and skills, but your passion, attitude and alignment to our core values._
- King Living is an equal opportunity employer, all applicants will be considered regardless of your race, sexuality, religion, colour, gender identity or parental status._