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Summary Description


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

Sample Job Titles

1.	Account Representative

2.	Apparel Merchandiser

3.	Decorator

4.	Display Artist

5.	Display Associate

6.	Display Decorator

7.	Display Department Manager

8.	Display Designer

9.	Display Director

10.	Display Manager

11.	Display Specialist

12.	Display Trimmer

13.	Draper

14.	Event Specialist

15.	Freelance Displayer

16.	In-Store Marketing Associate

17.	Mannequin Decorator

18.	Merchandise Associate

19.	Merchandise Manager

20.	Merchandiser

21.	Merchandising Lead

22.	Model Dresser

23.	Presentation Specialist

24.	Pricing Associate

25.	Pricing/Signage Team Member

26.	Retail Merchandiser

27.	Showcase Trimmer

28.	Stock Associate

29.	Store Merchandiser

30.	Trimmer

31.	Visual Manager

32.	Visual Merchandise Manager

33.	Visual Merchandiser (VM)

34.	Visual Merchandising Manager

35.	Visual Merchandising Specialist

36.	Visual Presentation Manager

37.	Visual Specialist

38.	Window Decorator

39.	Window Display Designer

40.	Window Draper

41.	Window Dresser

42.	Window Trimmer

43.	Window Trimmer Apprentice

Job Tasks

	Dress mannequins for displays. Arrange artwork, products, or props.

	Plan commercial displays to entice and appeal to customers. Develop promotional strategies or plans.

	Arrange properties, furniture, merchandise, backdrops, or other accessories, as shown in prepared sketches. Arrange artwork, products, or props.

	Change or rotate window displays, interior display areas, or signage to reflect changes in inventory or promotion. Arrange artwork, products, or props.

	Place prices or descriptive signs on backdrops, fixtures, merchandise, or floor. Arrange artwork, products, or props.

	Consult with store managers, buyers, sales associates, housekeeping staff, or engineering staff to determine appropriate placement of displays or products. Discuss production content and progress with others.

	Maintain props, products, or mannequins, inspecting them for imperfections, doing touch-ups, cleaning up after customers, or applying preservative coatings as necessary. Maintain inventories of materials, equipment, or products.

	Supervise or train staff members on daily tasks, such as visual merchandising. Train others on work processes.

	Develop ideas or plans for merchandise displays or window decorations. Develop artistic or design concepts for decoration, exhibition, or commercial purposes.

	Assemble or set up displays, furniture, or products in store space while utilizing colors, lights, pictures, or other accessories to display the product. Arrange artwork, products, or props.

	Store, pack, and maintain inventory records of props, products, or display items. Maintain records, documents, or other files. Maintain inventories of materials, equipment, or products.

	Install booths, exhibits, displays, carpets, or drapes, as guided by floor plan of building or specifications. Arrange artwork, products, or props.

	Select themes, lighting, colors, or props to be used. Select materials or props.

	Use computers to produce signage. Draw detailed or technical illustrations.

	Prepare sketches, floor plans, or models of proposed displays. Draw detailed or technical illustrations. Build models, patterns, or templates.

	Attend training sessions or corporate planning meetings to obtain new ideas for product launches. Monitor current trends.

	Consult with advertising or sales staff to determine type of merchandise to be featured and time and place for each display. Collaborate with others in marketing activities.

	Instruct sales staff in color coordination of clothing racks or counter displays. Train others on work processes.

	Install decorations, such as flags, banners, festive lights, or bunting on or in building, street, exhibit hall, or booth. Arrange artwork, products, or props.

	Collaborate with others to obtain products or other display items. Collaborate with others in marketing activities.

	Construct or assemble displays or display components from fabric, glass, paper, or plastic, using hand tools or woodworking power tools, according to specifications. Arrange artwork, products, or props.

	Obtain plans from display designers or display managers and discuss their implementation with clients or supervisors. Discuss production content and progress with others.

	Take photographs of displays or signage. Operate still or video cameras or related equipment.

	Cut out designs on cardboard, hardboard, or plywood, according to motif of event. Construct distinctive physical objects for artistic, functional, or commercial purposes.

	Create or enhance mannequin faces by mixing and applying paint or attaching measured eyelash strips, using artist's brush, airbrush, pins, ruler, or scissors. Apply finishes to artwork, crafts, or displays.

Work Activities

Importance	Work Activity

Getting Information — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.

Thinking Creatively — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.

Performing General Physical Activities — Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.

Handling and Moving Objects — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.

Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.

Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.

Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.

Making Decisions and Solving Problems — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.

Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.

Performing for or Working Directly with the Public — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.

Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.

Developing Objectives and Strategies — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.

Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.

Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.

Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.

Developing and Building Teams — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.

Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.

Interacting With Computers — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.

Coaching and Developing Others — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.

Training and Teaching Others — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.

Selling or Influencing Others — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or actions.

Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.

Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.

Scheduling Work and Activities — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.

Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.

Analyzing Data or Information — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.

Assisting and Caring for Others — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.

Processing Information — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.

Provide Consultation and Advice to Others — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics.

Controlling Machines and Processes — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).

Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.

Monitoring and Controlling Resources — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.

Performing Administrative Activities — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork.

Communicating with Persons Outside Organization — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.

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