Visual Merchandisers

What the job involves

• Determining goods for display in accordance with prospective seasonal and promotional events
• Developing overall promotional and display plans for approval
• Preparing sketches and models showing layout, colour and other features for approval
• Obtaining props and other accessories, and building displays
• Setting up fabricated displays in store windows and other areas
• Organising the setting out of goods to be shown as part of permanent displays
• Arranging ticketing and signage
• Arranging lighting to highlight fixtures, displays and goods

Key values of workers in Visual Merchandisers

• Independence

  Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy.

• Achievement

  Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement.

• Working Conditions

  Occupations that satisfy this work value offer job security and good working conditions. Corresponding needs are Activity, Compensation, Independence, Security, Variety and Working Conditions.

• Support

  Occupations that satisfy this work value offer supportive management that stands behind employees. Corresponding needs are Company Policies, Supervision: Human Relations and Supervision: Technical.

• Recognition

  Occupations that satisfy this work value offer advancement, potential for leadership, and are often considered prestigious. Corresponding needs are Advancement, Authority, Recognition and Social Status.

Top skills required for workers in Visual Merchandisers

• Speaking

  Talking to others to convey information effectively.

• Critical Thinking

  Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.

• Judgment and Decision Making

  Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.

• Reading Comprehension

  Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.

• Social Perceptiveness

  Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.