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Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers

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

Tasks
24 tasks16 core, 8 supplemental
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Arts, Design, Media & SportsOne of its 45 occupations
Code
27-1026.00SOC 2018: 27-1026

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16 core tasks and 8 supplemental, each quoted as published, with the survey it came from.

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  1. Task 1. Plan commercial displays to entice and appeal to customers.Core taskTask 9263Rated by 64 people who do the job, July 2015
  2. Task 2. Arrange properties, furniture, merchandise, backdrops, or other accessories, as shown in prepared sketches.Core taskTask 9269Rated by 65 people who do the job, July 2015
  3. Task 3. Change or rotate window displays, interior display areas, or signage to reflect changes in inventory or promotion.Core taskTask 9265Rated by 65 people who do the job, July 2015
  4. Task 4. Place prices or descriptive signs on backdrops, fixtures, merchandise, or floor.Core taskTask 9264Rated by 63 people who do the job, July 2015
  5. Task 5. Consult with store managers, buyers, sales associates, housekeeping staff, or engineering staff to determine appropriate placement of displays or products.Core taskTask 20752Rated by 66 people who do the job, July 2015
  6. Task 6. Maintain props, products, or mannequins, inspecting them for imperfections, doing touch-ups, cleaning up after customers, or applying preservative coatings as necessary.Core taskTask 20753Rated by 65 people who do the job, July 2015
  7. Task 7. Develop ideas or plans for merchandise displays or window decorations.Core taskTask 9267Rated by 64 people who do the job, July 2015
  8. Task 8. Assemble or set up displays, furniture, or products in store space, using colors, lights, pictures, or other accessories to display the product.Core taskTask 20754Rated by 66 people who do the job, July 2015
  9. Task 9. Install booths, exhibits, displays, carpets, or drapes, as guided by floor plan of building or specifications.Core taskTask 9281Rated by 64 people who do the job, July 2015
  10. Task 10. Select themes, lighting, colors, or props to be used.Core taskTask 9275Rated by 64 people who do the job, July 2015
  11. Task 11. Consult with advertising or sales staff to determine type of merchandise to be featured and time and place for each display.Core taskTask 9268Rated by 65 people who do the job, July 2015
  12. Task 12. Attend training sessions or corporate planning meetings to obtain new ideas for product launches.Core taskTask 9276Rated by 65 people who do the job, July 2015
  13. Task 13. Collaborate with others to obtain products or other display items.Core taskTask 9271Rated by 64 people who do the job, July 2015
  14. Task 14. Construct or assemble displays or display components from fabric, glass, paper, or plastic, using hand tools or woodworking power tools, according to specifications.Core taskTask 9270Rated by 64 people who do the job, July 2015
  15. Task 15. Obtain plans from display designers or display managers and discuss their implementation with clients or supervisors.Core taskTask 9266Rated by 63 people who do the job, July 2015
  16. Task 16. Take photographs of displays or signage.Core taskTask 9262Rated by 66 people who do the job, July 2015
  17. Task 17. Dress mannequins for displays.Supplemental taskTask 9273Rated by 63 people who do the job, July 2015
  18. Task 18. Supervise or train staff members on daily tasks, such as visual merchandising.Supplemental taskTask 20755Rated by 65 people who do the job, July 2015
  19. Task 19. Store, pack, and maintain inventory records of props, products, or display items.Supplemental taskTask 20756Rated by 66 people who do the job, July 2015
  20. Task 20. Use computers to produce signage.Supplemental taskTask 9272Rated by 64 people who do the job, July 2015
  21. Task 21. Prepare sketches, floor plans, or models of proposed displays.Supplemental taskTask 9279Rated by 65 people who do the job, July 2015
  22. Task 22. Instruct sales staff in color coordination of clothing racks or counter displays.Supplemental taskTask 9277Rated by 62 people who do the job, July 2015
  23. Task 23. Install decorations, such as flags, banners, festive lights, or bunting on or in building, street, exhibit hall, or booth.Supplemental taskTask 9282Rated by 65 people who do the job, July 2015
  24. Task 24. Cut out designs on cardboard, hardboard, or plywood, according to motif of event.Supplemental taskTask 9280Rated by 64 people who do the job, July 2015

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  2. Classification
    Standard Occupational Classification 2018, 27-1026
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