# Tasks & work activities — visual merchandiser

Source: O*NET 30.3, occupation 27-1026.00 (Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers).

## Task statements

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

## 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.