Window Dresser:Truworths x1
Job Overview
- Position Title: Window Dresser
- Department: Southern Gauteng Display
- Company: Truworths
- Location: Bloemfontein, Free State
- Job Type: Full-time
Job Purpose
To creatively design, set up, and maintain visually appealing window and in-store displays that enhance Truworths’ brand image, attract customers, and drive sales. The Window Dresser plays a vital role in promoting fashion trends and ensuring that all visual merchandising standards align with Truworths’ commitment to fashion, quality, and customer service excellence.
Minimum Requirements
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Relevant experience as a Window Dresser or Visual Merchandiser.
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Proven skills in display construction (building, painting, wiring, dressing).
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Ability to understand and follow implementation manuals and display guidelines.
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Valid driver’s licence.
Knowledge, Skills and Competencies
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Creative fashion sense and ability to interpret fashion trends.
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Strong sense of balance, proportion, and colour coordination.
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Excellent planning, decision-making, and time management skills.
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Physically fit and able to perform tasks involving lifting, carrying, bending, and stretching.
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Flexible and adaptable to fast-paced, ever-changing environments.
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Diligent in maintaining and storing models, props, and display materials.
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Good listening skills and ability to follow instructions accurately.
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Strong judgment, problem-solving, and improvisation abilities.
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Team-oriented with good interpersonal and communication skills.
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Demonstrates professionalism, attention to detail, and a passion for fashion.
Key Responsibilities
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Design and implement creative window and in-store displays in line with Truworths’ brand standards.
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Ensure all display areas are clean, organised, and visually appealing.
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Monitor and update displays in line with promotions, seasonal campaigns, and new merchandise launches.
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Maintain up-to-date knowledge of current promotions, fashion trends, and store initiatives.
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Enhance Truworths’ image through professional conduct, personal appearance, and customer interactions.
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Assist management and staff with fashion, promotion, and trend-related queries.
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Handle customer or staff inquiries about displayed merchandise in a professional manner.
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Follow all security procedures and store safety policies (OHASA).
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Complete administrative documentation and display records accurately.
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Participate in training and actively apply new visual merchandising techniques.
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Work collaboratively with the store team to achieve overall display and sales objectives.
Personal Attributes
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Energetic and enthusiastic with a strong sense of urgency.
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Creative thinker with an eye for visual detail and fashion appeal.
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Adaptable, able to cope with change and meet tight deadlines.
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Team player with a positive attitude and willingness to learn.
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Takes pride in presentation and personal grooming.
Additional Information
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The role involves physical activity and occasional travel between display sites.
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The successful candidate must be proactive, reliable, and self-motivated.