Visual merchandiser, Kaiwhakatū taonga ā-matapihi
Also known as
- Display artist, window dresser
Visual merchandisers design and install displays of clothing, furniture and other products in windows and retail store interiors. They may work on product campaigns or promotional events.
Your pay could be
$24
Lower
$24 to $33
Most common
$41
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Visual merchandisers
- usually work regular business hours but may work evenings and weekends
- usually work in retail businesses and department stores, and may travel locally
- need to be creative, organised and solve problems
Tasks
- develop creative ideas for promotions
- design and create displays
- pick materials and props for displays
- arrange products, props and artwork for displays
- keep up with trends to create new designs
- train retail staff to set up displays
- work with marketing teams on campaigns
- keep records of display plans and materials
- give advice on improving store layouts
Creative
Enterprising
Practical
Interests that fit this job
Interest quiz,
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Do the quizYou usually learn on the job to become a visual merchandiser and experience may be useful.
You may need
- experience in similar work
- a New Zealand Certificate in Retail (Level 2 or 3) or similar
- to do entry training in sales
If you’re in school
You usually don’t need specific NCEA levels for this job, but Level 2 may be useful.
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