Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers
Plan and erect commercial displays, such as those in windows and interiors of retail stores and at trade exhibitions.
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Salary Information
Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers: $37,350 (median) per year.
Starting salary (10th percentile).
Required expreience: Varies by Company
Data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Daily Tasks & Responsibilities
| Task Description | Category |
|---|---|
| Operate still or video cameras or related equipment. | General |
| Arrange artwork, products, or props. | General |
| Collaborate with others in marketing activities. | General |
| Draw detailed or technical illustrations. | General |
| Select materials or props. | General |
| Train others on work processes. | General |
| Construct distinctive physical objects for artistic, functional, or commercial purposes. | General |
| Develop promotional strategies or plans. | Development |
| Develop artistic or design concepts for decoration, exhibition, or commercial purposes. | Development |
| Build models, patterns, or templates. | Development |
| Discuss production content and progress with others. | Communication |
| Monitor current trends. | Maintenance |
| Maintain inventories of materials, equipment, or products. | Maintenance |
| Maintain records, documents, or other files. | Maintenance |
Technology Requirements
| Technology | Description |
|---|---|
| Microsoft Excel | Spreadsheet software |
| Adobe Acrobat | Document management software |
| Adobe Creative Cloud software | Graphics or photo imaging software |
| Adobe Illustrator | Graphics or photo imaging software |
| Adobe InDesign | Desktop publishing software |
| Apple iOS | Operating system software |
| Autodesk AutoCAD | Computer aided design CAD software |
| Google Docs | Word processing software |
| Microsoft Office software | Office suite software |
| Microsoft Outlook | Electronic mail software |
| Microsoft PowerPoint | Presentation software |
| Microsoft Word | Word processing software |
| SAS | Analytical or scientific software |
| Trimble SketchUp Pro | Graphics or photo imaging software |
| Computer aided design CAD software | Computer aided design CAD software |
| Email software | Electronic mail software |
| Graphics software | Graphics or photo imaging software |
| IBM Lotus Notes | Electronic mail software |
| Inventory control systems | Inventory management software |
| Microsoft Internet Explorer | Internet browser software |
| Netscape Navigator | Internet browser software |
| SmugMug Flickr | Graphics or photo imaging software |
| Spreadsheet software | Spreadsheet software |
| Word processing software | Word processing software |
| YouTube | Video creation and editing software |
Relevant Certifications
Industry certifications that may be valuable for this career role:
| Certification | Issuing Organization | Practice Test |
|---|---|---|
| Retail Industry Fundamentals | National Retail Federation Foundation | Not Available |