Visual Merchandiser
Design, create and style product displays in retail stores.
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- What's it like to be a Visual Merchandiser?
- How to become a Visual Merchandiser
- Latest Visual Merchandiser jobs
- Top skills and experience for Visual Merchandisers
What's it like to be a Visual Merchandiser?
Visual Merchandisers create visual displays in retail stores to enhance the appeal of products and increase sales. They are expected to be highly creative with an eye for visual aesthetics and design. They must also be knowledgeable about the brand’s market and products, as well as how to best maximize spaces to create the most appealing displays possible.
Tasks and duties
- Creating product displays in stores that attract customers.
- Executing a visual merchandising strategy that is aligned with the brand and target audience.
- Ensuring that visual displays are aligned across multiple stores.
- Assembling visual elements that shape the customer experience, including signs, window displays and promotions displays.
- Working with suppliers or contractors to coordinate displays.
- Changing displays and coming up with seasonal displays featuring trending products.
How to become a Visual Merchandiser
While a college degree related to fashion or art would give Visual Merchandisers an advantage, it is not a requirement. It is more important to have relevant experience.
- Consider completing a bachelor degree in fashion design and merchandising, visual arts or a related field.
- Gain industry experience. Consider undertaking an apprenticeship with a fashion stylist to learn the basics of visual merchandising and build a portfolio.
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Skills and experience employers are looking for
Having the right skills and experience can make you an in-demand applicant. Visual Merchandiser employers on Jobstreet are looking for job seekers with expertise in the following areas. Visual Merchandising
Visual Art
Microsoft Windows
Adobe Photoshop
Fashion
Interior Design
Corel Draw
Design Arts
Store Operations
Fashion Design
SketchUp Software
Fine Arts
Retail Operations
Visual Design
Corel
Adobe Illustrator
Merchandise Presentation
Graphic Design
Creative Multimedia
Technical Drawing
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