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Visual Merchandisers

ANZSCO 6395

Employed

7,400

Part-time share

67%

Female share

88%

Median weekly earnings

$1,200

Median age

43 yrs

Employment outlook

Declining

Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.

About this career

Visual Merchandisers plan and install internal, window and fixed displays to show goods to their best advantage.

What they typically do

  • Determining goods for display in accordance with prospective seasonal and promotional events
  • Developing overall promotional and display plans for approval
  • Preparing sketches and models showing layout, colour and other features for approval
  • Obtaining props and other accessories, and building displays
  • Setting up fabricated displays in store windows and other areas
  • Organising the setting out of goods to be shown as part of permanent displays
  • Arranging ticketing and signage
  • Arranging lighting to highlight fixtures, displays and goods

States and territories

Share of workers by location

NSW
36.1%
VIC
29.3%
QLD
12%
WA
10.9%
SA
7.5%
ACT
1.5%
NT
1.3%
TAS
1.3%

Qualification pathways

These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Visual Merchandisers.