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

Artistic - Artistic occupations frequently involve working with forms, designs and patterns. They often require self-expression and the work can be done without following a clear set of rules.

1. Take photographs of displays and signage.

2. Plan commercial displays to entice and appeal to customers.

3. Place prices and descriptive signs on backdrops, fixtures, merchandise, or floor.

4. Change or rotate window displays, interior display areas, and signage to reflect changes in inventory or promotion.

5. Obtain plans from display designers or display managers, and discuss their implementation with clients or supervisors.

6. Develop ideas or plans for merchandise displays or window decorations.

7. Consult with advertising and sales staff to determine type of merchandise to be featured and time and place for each display.

8. Arrange properties, furniture, merchandise, backdrops, and other accessories, as shown in prepared sketches.

9. Construct or assemble displays and display components from fabric, glass, paper, and plastic, using hand tools and woodworking power tools, according to specifications.

10. Collaborate with others to obtain products and other display items.

11. Use computers to produce signage.

Time Management - Managing one's own time and the time of others.

Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.

Coordination - Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.

Social Perceptiveness - Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.

Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

Instructing - Teaching others how to do something.

Customer and Personal Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

Sales and Marketing - Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products or services. This includes marketing strategy and tactics, product demonstration, sales techniques, and sales control systems.

Design - Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.

Computers and Electronics - Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.

Administration and Management - Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.

Mathematics - Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.

Job Zone Two: Some Preparation Needed

Education: These occupations usually require a high school diploma and may require some vocational training or job-related course work. In some cases, an associate's or bachelor's degree could be needed.

Training: Employees in these occupations need anywhere from a few months to one year of working with experienced employees.

There are no school programs currently associated with this occupation

In NY the average wage for this occupation was:

$22,150 for entry level workers, and $42,130 for experienced workers.

Based on the total number of annual openings and its growth rate, the employment prospects for this occupation are described as Less Favorable.

During 2006, there were approximately 4,680 Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers employed in NY.

We estimate that in 2016 there will be 4,880  employed in NY. This represents an increase of 20 job(s) each year, and a total of 120 job openings each year.

Designers - Visit this link for additional information on this career from the Occupational Outlook Handbook; a publication produced and maintained by the United States Department of Labor.

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