Art & Lifestyle Merchandiser

We are looking for a dynamic and style-savvy Art & Lifestyle Merchandiser to curate and manage the retail section of our gallery space. This role is ideal for someone with a sharp eye for design, a strong sense of cultural trends, and solid experience in lifestyle or luxury retail, with the ability to balance both creative curation and operational execution.

About Us:
Our gallery blends contemporary art with cultural experiences, and we are expanding our space to include a curated retail offering. We envision a boutique-style concept store featuring design objects, books, artist editions, and lifestyle items that reflect the spirit of our programming and audience.

What You’ll Do:
• Curate and source art and lifestyle products in line with our brand identity
• Manage inventory, retail displays, and merchandising strategy
• Oversee operational aspects of retail merchandising, including vendor relationships, ordering schedules, product sourcing, and delivery coordination
• Work closely with artists, designers, and collaborators on exclusive products and limited editions, including discussing rights, image licensing, and IP matters as needed
• Research and monitor retail trends to identify new ideas, collaborations, and product categories
• Run and refresh the gallery’s website and online store, ensuring a seamless digital experience that complements the in-person offering
• Support marketing, storytelling, and communications efforts tied to the retail concept

Who You Are:
• Passionate about art, design, and cultural trends
• 1–3 years of experience in merchandising, lifestyle retail, or luxury branding
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable with logistics and planning
• Proactive, creative, and in tune with emerging ideas and consumer behaviour
• Able to work independently and collaboratively in a small, energetic team

Bonus if you have:
• Experience working with artists, galleries, or creative studios
• Visual merchandising and product display experience
• Understanding of e-commerce platforms, retail tech tools, and digital storytelling
• Familiarity with IP and licensing matters related to product development

To apply, please send your CV, a brief cover note, and a few of your favourite product or retail concepts to info@ora-ora.com. We’re excited to hear from you!