National
| Median wages (2008) |
$12.47 hourly, $25,940 annual |
| Employment (2006) |
87,000 employees |
| Projected growth (2006-2016) |
Average (7% to 13%)
|
| Projected need (2006-2016) |
32,000 additional employees |
27-1026.00 - Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers
Plan and erect commercial displays, such as those in windows and interiors of retail stores and at trade exhibitions.
Sample of reported job titles:
Visual Merchandiser (VM), Merchandiser, Decorator, Display Associate, Display Specialist, Display Decorator, In Store Marketing Associate, Visual Manager, Visual Merchandising Specialist, Visual Presentation Manager
Tasks
- Take photographs of displays and signage.
- Plan commercial displays to entice and appeal to customers.
- Place prices and descriptive signs on backdrops, fixtures, merchandise, or floor.
- Change or rotate window displays, interior display areas, and signage to reflect changes in inventory or promotion.
- Obtain plans from display designers or display managers, and discuss their implementation with clients or supervisors.
- Develop ideas or plans for merchandise displays or window decorations.
- Consult with advertising and sales staff to determine type of merchandise to be featured and time and place for each display.
- Arrange properties, furniture, merchandise, backdrops, and other accessories, as shown in prepared sketches.
- Construct or assemble displays and display components from fabric, glass, paper, and plastic, using hand tools and woodworking power tools, according to specifications.
- Collaborate with others to obtain products and other display items.
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Tools & Technology
Tools used in this occupation:
| Dollies |
| Hammers — Claw hammers; Tack hammers |
| Power saws — Tile saws |
| Screwdrivers — Phillips head screwdrivers; Straight screwdrivers |
| Utility knives |
Technology used in this occupation:
| Computer aided design CAD software — Autodesk AutoCAD software |
| Electronic mail software — Email software; IBM Lotus Notes; Microsoft Outlook |
| Graphics or photo imaging software — Adobe Systems Adobe Illustrator; Graphics software |
| Spreadsheet software — Microsoft Excel |
| Word processing software — Microsoft Word |
