Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers - 27-1026.00

O*NET-SOC Description

Plan and erect commercial displays, such as those in windows and interiors of retail stores and at trade exhibitions.

DOT Titles Included in this O*NET-SOC Code

  • Decorator
  • Displayer, Merchandise
  • Manager, Display

Sample of Occupations in this SOC Family

Related Occupations

Tasks

  • Arrange properties, furniture, merchandise, backdrops, and other accessories, as shown in prepared sketches.
  • Attend training sessions and corporate planning meetings to obtain new ideas for product launches.
  • Change or rotate window displays, interior display areas, and signage to reflect changes in inventory or promotion.
  • Collaborate with others to obtain products and other display items.
  • Construct or assemble displays and display components from fabric, glass, paper, and plastic, using hand tools and woodworking power tools, according to specifications.
  • Consult with advertising and sales staff to determine type of merchandise to be featured and time and place for each display.
  • Create and enhance mannequin faces by mixing and applying paint and attaching measured eyelash strips, using artist's brush, airbrush, pins, ruler, and scissors.
  • Cut out designs on cardboard, hardboard, and plywood, according to motif of event.
  • Develop ideas or plans for merchandise displays or window decorations.
  • Dress mannequins for displays.
  • Install booths, exhibits, displays, carpets, and drapes, as guided by floor plan of building and specifications.
  • Install decorations such as flags, banners, festive lights, and bunting on or in building, street, exhibit hall, or booth.
  • Instruct sales staff in color-coordination of clothing racks and counter displays.
  • Maintain props and mannequins, inspecting them for imperfections and applying preservative coatings as necessary.
  • Obtain plans from display designers or display managers, and discuss their implementation with clients or supervisors.
  • Place prices and descriptive signs on backdrops, fixtures, merchandise, or floor.
  • Plan and erect commercial displays to entice and appeal to customers.
  • Prepare sketches, floor plans or models of proposed displays.
  • Select themes, lighting, colors, and props to be used.
  • Store, pack, and maintain records of props and display items.
  • Take photographs of displays and signage.
  • Use computers to produce signage.

Detailed Work Activities

  • achieve special lighting or sound effects
  • arrange merchandise display
  • assemble advertising displays
  • conduct or attend staff meetings
  • conduct training for personnel
  • confer with client regarding type of arrangement desired
  • consult with managerial or supervisory personnel
  • create art from ideas
  • cut, shape, fit, or join wood or other construction materials
  • decorate using hand or power tools
  • design decorative displays
  • draw prototypes, plans, or maps to scale
  • identify color or balance
  • maintain records, reports, or files
  • measure construction dimensions
  • operate specialized photo equipment
  • organize commercial artistic or design projects
  • participate in staff training programs
  • plan construction of structures or facilities
  • price merchandise
  • sketch or draw subjects or items
  • understand construction specifications
  • use airbrush techniques
  • use creativity in designing interior spaces
  • use creativity in graphics