Senior Visual Merchandiser

Company Description

UNITRADE LLC, formerly known as Univest, has been a leading player in the import, marketing, and distribution of fragrance, makeup, skincare, toiletry products, and luggage since 1974.

• Job Summary

Responsible for developing high-quality creative concepts and visual assets across digital and print media while ensuring brand consistency. Collaborates with marketing teams, production vendors, and external partners to deliver creative solutions from concept through execution, including retail branding, visual merchandising, and production supervision.

• Key Responsibilities

* Design creative assets for digital marketing campaigns, social media platforms, and e-commerce channels.

* Develop artwork for printed materials including shopping bags, packaging, boxes, wrapping paper, brochures, banners, standees, and other promotional materials.

* Prepare production-ready artwork according to printing and fabrication specifications.

* Design branding elements for retail stores, kiosks, podiums, partitions, window displays, and in-store promotional campaigns.

* Create visual assets for websites and online marketplaces such as Amazon, Noon, and other e-commerce platforms.

* Organize and prepare artwork for LED screens, digital signage, and motion graphics projects.

* Ensure consistency of brand identity across all marketing and communication channels.

* Collaborate with marketing, brand managers, and cross-functional teams to develop creative campaign concepts.

* Review print proofs and production samples to ensure quality and accuracy before final production.

* Manage multiple design projects while meeting deadlines and maintaining high-quality standards.

* Stay updated with the latest design trends, printing technologies, and production techniques.

• Production & Execution Responsibilities

* Read and interpret architectural drawings, shop drawings, and technical layouts for retail partitions, kiosks, podiums, and display units.

* Review technical drawings to ensure alignment with approved designs, branding guidelines, and project specifications.

* Coordinate with suppliers, contractors, and fabrication teams throughout the production process.

* Supervise the execution and installation of branding elements to ensure compliance with approved artwork and quality standards.

* Inspect materials, dimensions, finishes, and fabrication details before and during production.

* Monitor on-site installations and resolve technical issues in coordination with vendors and project stakeholders.

* Ensure all production and installation activities are completed according to project timelines and quality requirements.

• Skills & Qualifications

* Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects, and Premiere Pro).

* Strong understanding of branding, typography, layout design, color theory, and visual hierarchy.

* Excellent knowledge of printing processes, fabrication methods, materials, and production specifications.

* Ability to prepare accurate production-ready artwork for print and manufacturing.

* Strong understanding of retail branding, POS materials, and visual merchandising.

* Ability to read and understand technical drawings and shop drawings.

* Excellent project management, communication, and vendor coordination skills.

* Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

* Creative problem-solving skills with the ability to deliver innovative design solutions under tight deadlines.

• Preferred Experience

* Experience in Retail, FMCG, Fashion, Beauty, or Luxury Brands.

* Experience working with printing houses, fabrication workshops, and installation contractors.

* Knowledge of visual merchandising standards and retail branding implementation.

* Experience managing production, installation, and execution of branding projects from concept to completion.