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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.

Sample of Reported Job Titles

Decorator
Display Associate
Display Decorator
Display Specialist

In-Store Marketing Associate
Merchandiser
Visual Merchandiser (VM)
Visual Merchandising Specialist

SOC Occupation Groups

27-0000	Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations
27-1000	Art and Design Workers
27-1020	Designers
27-1026.00	Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers

Related Occupations

27-1012.00	Craft Artists
27-1021.00	Commercial and Industrial Designers
27-1022.00	Fashion Designers
27-1023.00	Floral Designers
27-1024.00	Graphic Designers
27-1025.00	Interior Designers
27-1027.00	Set and Exhibit Designers
41-2031.00	Retail Salespersons Bright Outlook
41-3011.00	Advertising Sales Agents
41-9011.00	Demonstrators and Product Promoters

Tasks

Arrange properties, furniture, merchandise, backdrops, or other accessories, as shown in prepared sketches.
Assemble or set up displays, furniture, or products in store space, using colors, lights, pictures, or other accessories to display the product.
Attend training sessions or corporate planning meetings to obtain new ideas for product launches.
Change or rotate window displays, interior display areas, or signage to reflect changes in inventory or promotion.
Collaborate with others to obtain products or other display items.
Construct or assemble displays or display components from fabric, glass, paper, or plastic, using hand tools or woodworking power tools, according to specifications.
Consult with advertising or sales staff to determine type of merchandise to be featured and time and place for each display.
Consult with store managers, buyers, sales associates, housekeeping staff, or engineering staff to determine appropriate placement of displays or products.
Cut out designs on cardboard, hardboard, or 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, or drapes, as guided by floor plan of building or specifications.
Install decorations, such as flags, banners, festive lights, or bunting on or in building, street, exhibit hall, or booth.
Instruct sales staff in color coordination of clothing racks or counter displays.
Maintain props, products, or mannequins, inspecting them for imperfections, doing touch-ups, cleaning up after customers, or applying preservative coatings as necessary.
Obtain plans from display designers or display managers and discuss their implementation with clients or supervisors.
Place prices or descriptive signs on backdrops, fixtures, merchandise, or floor.
Plan commercial displays to entice and appeal to customers.
Prepare sketches, floor plans, or models of proposed displays.
Select themes, lighting, colors, or props to be used.
Store, pack, and maintain inventory records of props, products, or display items.
Supervise or train staff members on daily tasks, such as visual merchandising.
Take photographs of displays or signage.
Use computers to produce signage.

Detailed Work Activities

Arrange artwork, products, or props.
Build models, patterns, or templates.
Collaborate with others in marketing activities.
Construct distinctive physical objects for artistic, functional, or commercial purposes.
Develop artistic or design concepts for decoration, exhibition, or commercial purposes.
Develop promotional strategies or plans.
Discuss production content and progress with others.
Draw detailed or technical illustrations.
Maintain inventories of materials, equipment, or products.
Maintain records, documents, or other files.
Monitor current trends.
Operate still or video cameras or related equipment.
Select materials or props.
Train others on work processes.