Occupation information for Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers District Of Columbia

description

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

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details

Currently Employed: Not Available

Projected Annual Job Openings: Not Available

Typical Hourly Wage: $15.20 - $17.46

Typical Annual Salary: $31,620 - $36,320

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typical training

Typical education needed for entry: High school diploma or equivalent

Typical work experience needed for a job in this occupation: No work experience

Typical on-the-job training once you have a job in this occupation: Less than 1 month on-the-job training

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typical job duties
  • Dress mannequins for displays.
  • Plan commercial displays to entice and appeal to customers.
  • Arrange properties, furniture, merchandise, backdrops, or other accessories, as shown in prepared sketches.
  • Change or rotate window displays, interior display areas, or signage to reflect changes in inventory or promotion.
  • Place prices or descriptive signs on backdrops, fixtures, merchandise, or floor.
  • Consult with store managers, buyers, sales associates, housekeeping staff, or engineering staff to determine appropriate placement of displays or products.
  • Maintain props, products, or mannequins, inspecting them for imperfections, doing touch-ups, cleaning up after customers, or applying preservative coatings as necessary.
  • Supervise or train staff members on daily tasks, such as visual merchandising.
  • Develop ideas or plans for merchandise displays or window decorations.
  • Assemble or set up displays, furniture, or products in store space, using colors, lights, pictures, or other accessories to display the product.
tools & technology
Tools:
  • Air brushes
  • Claw hammer
  • Desktop computers
  • Power saws
  • Screwdrivers

Technology:
  • Computer aided design CAD software
  • Electronic mail software
  • Graphics or photo imaging software
  • Internet browser software
  • Word processing software