Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers

The work

Core tasks

1. 01Plan commercial displays to entice and appeal to customers.
2. 02Arrange properties, furniture, merchandise, backdrops, or other accessories, as shown in prepared sketches.
3. 03Change or rotate window displays, interior display areas, or signage to reflect changes in inventory or promotion.
4. 04Place prices or descriptive signs on backdrops, fixtures, merchandise, or floor.
5. 05Consult with store managers, buyers, sales associates, housekeeping staff, or engineering staff to determine appropriate placement of displays or products.
6. 06Maintain props, products, or mannequins, inspecting them for imperfections, doing touch-ups, cleaning up after customers, or applying preservative coatings as necessary.
7. 07Develop ideas or plans for merchandise displays or window decorations.
8. 08Assemble or set up displays, furniture, or products in store space, using colors, lights, pictures, or other accessories to display the product.
9. 09Install booths, exhibits, displays, carpets, or drapes, as guided by floor plan of building or specifications.
10. 10Select themes, lighting, colors, or props to be used.
11. 11Consult with advertising or sales staff to determine type of merchandise to be featured and time and place for each display.
12. 12Attend training sessions or corporate planning meetings to obtain new ideas for product launches.

Capabilities

Essential skills

Employment outlook

Where the role is heading