Interior Designer

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Decorator

George Showroom

Deadline August 31, 2026

Main Purpose of Position

Main Tasks

• To present the retail space in a way that maximises sales and provides a good first impression to customers.

• Responsible for the total merchandise presentation, the overall business image, building and placement of design elements. Performing related tasks as required.

Experience and Knowledge Requirements

Create imaginative, eye-catching displays of merchandise in the store to attract the attention of customers leading them through the entire store and encouraging them to buy

Research lifestyle and customer trends making sure the store appeals to the target audience

Produce window displays, signs, interior displays and special promotion displays enhancing the store environment

Change displays to promote new products and reflect festive or seasonal themes

Contribute to the overall in-store design such as the store layout, store design, point of purchase displays, item display and signage to provide a positive in-store purchasing environment

Assist clients with colours and trends as required and sales if needed

• new stock

• items that are to be displayed

• items that need to be moved

• shelving and the putting of fixtures

A thorough inspection of displays to be carried out ensuring merchandise is neat, clean, arranged properly and creatively

Walk the floor daily to check merchandise and pricing on the floor especially on Fridays, Mondays and a day before and after a Public Holiday

Maintain material books and sample tables ensuring they are always neat and tidy and kept up to date as per discontinued and new stock

Ensure cushion cabinets are maintained, and the display of cushion cupboards are kept neat and tidy and differentiated between discontinued and new stock in a professional manner.

Make sure all documents are filed correctly and that correct procedures and documents are adhered to

Manage and ensure the pricing of stock, presentation of displays and the positioning of merchandise in the store

Maintain personal appearance in line with Patio Warehouse dress code requirements

Maintain a budget and negotiate with suppliers on visual materials

Liaise with teams such as buying, design and marketing to create design themes and plans, including window and in-store displays, signage and pricing concepts

Ascertain that prices and other details are clearly visible on each item in the store, and care must be taken that merchandise that differs slightly must be correctly labelled

Undertake any other reasonable tasks as may be requested from time to time

Ensure client service by timeous ordering of material (when requested) and to manage the completion of the CMT process as quickly as possible

Maximize the store space and seek feedback from staff, Management and customers on the visual impact of displays and implement changes as required

Ensure that company policies and procedures are adhered to and always applied

Perform inventory Management, planning, forecasting and close coordination of merchandise

Ensure merchandise is properly identified and correctly labelled

Work closely with suppliers to ensure merchandise is ordered on time and of the highest quality, as required

Check stock and returns according to pre-scribed procedures of suppliers

Oversee stock returning from exhibitions to make sure everything is accounted for, in good condition, labelled and returned to the showroom floor.

In consultation with the Branch Manager plan general worker requirements to ensure adequate personnel when needed.

Monitor that the store is always kept neat and tidy, informing those responsible of any areas that require attention.

Promote an environment of respect, honesty and trust.

Create a culture of team spirit working together with fellow colleagues and Management.

Conduct daily walkabout of work area to identify any housekeeping problems and report any security breaches or irregularities to Management.

Responsible for the Management of Pest Control with accessories in collaboration with Management.

Ensure the adherence to prescribed distances of Occupational Health and Safety Act for example; no merchandise to cause obstruction of fire extinguishers, emergency exits or walkways for disabled persons making it difficult to see or access them.

Ensure that all Occupational Health and Safety Act requirement and procedures are strictly adhered to achieve a zero Injury on Duty (IOD) incident rate

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee.

Please apply along with your detailed CV ***email_hidden*** or [email protected] by the 31st August, 2026