Visual Merchandiser | Career Planet

OFO No: 639501

Other names for Visual Merchandiser:

Display Decorator

Window Dresser

What is a Visual Merchandiser?

A Visual Merchandiser’s job is to create and stage store displays. They are responsible for the displays in the store as well as in the windows. That’s why, Visual Merchandisers used to be known as Window Dressers.

Visual Merchandisers can also create displays for corporate events, fashion shows, conventions and other public events.

The importance of their work is to display merchandise in a creative and eye-catching manner to create public awareness of the product or service – to ultimately improve sales for the company.

Some Visual Merchandisers may specialise in a particular field, such as: fashion, furniture etc.

Large companies may employ their own Visual Merchandisers while smaller companies may periodically hire a freelance one.

What does a Visual Merchandiser do?

discuss brief with client or management
design and make visual presentations
be aware of seasons and trends
research the ‘display’ to get more background into display if themed
keep up to date with fashion, trends and news
cost and work within a budget
make or commission or source ‘props’ if required
manage the installation

Are you … ?

very creative?
good with colour?
spatially aware? good with 3d!
innovative?
deadline orientated?
a person who follows trends?
able to work in small spaces (window displays)
self motivated?
able to do technical drawing?

How do I become a Visual Merchandiser?

There are a number of ways to becoming a Visual Merchandiser.

It’s up to you to choose the route you’d like to follow:

Do an interior design course. See Interior Designer on our website for more details.
Do a diploma in Fashion Designing or Clothing Management if you want to be a fashion merchandiser.
Become a Set Designer
Become a Graphic Designer

Each one of the above paths will give you the basics to becoming a Visual Merchandiser. Once you have your qualification you could work as an assistant to an experienced Visual Merchandiser for a year or 2 before becoming a fully, fledged Visual Merchandiser.

TRAINING:

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OTHER CAREERS TO CONSIDER: Shelf Packer or Events Co-ordinator

Is becoming a Visual Merchandiser the right career choice for me?

16-04-2015 – Posted on Facebook

Qualification Required