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Visual Merchandiser<br />

• Work with teams such as buying,<br />

design and marketing to create design<br />

themes and plans for window and instore<br />

displays<br />

• conducting research on current and<br />

future trends in design<br />

• meeting with business, sales<br />

managers and retail managers to<br />

discuss sales strategies<br />

• identifying and sourcing props, fabrics,<br />

hardware and lighting<br />

• maintaining a budget and negotiating<br />

with suppliers of visual materials<br />

• using artistic skills or computer-aided<br />

design (CAD) packages to create<br />

visuals and plans<br />

• visiting branches to coach in-store<br />

visual merchandising or sales teams<br />

• leading and motivating teams to<br />

complete displays to tight deadlines<br />

Entry requirements<br />

• Entry with an HND or A-levels is possible with art, fashion<br />

or design-based courses being useful. Again, try to gain<br />

shop-floor experience alongside qualifications.<br />

• you don't need to be a graduate to enter this profession, but<br />

some higher education institutions offer awards specific to<br />

the occupation.<br />

Key skills<br />

a talent for design,colour and style<br />

creative flair and imagination<br />

strong interest in current and future design trends<br />

visual/spatial awareness and manual dexterity<br />

effective communication and negotiation skills<br />

engaging and working well with a range of teams<br />

able to work with constructive criticism.<br />

Expected salary<br />

Assistant visual £12,000 t0 £18,000, depending on experience and in-store<br />

or field function.-<br />

Experienced or management roles - £20,000 to £27,000 with senior levels<br />

starting at around £30,000. Those working at director or international<br />

levels can earn between £45,000 and £60,000 per annum.

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