Visual merchandiser | Average UK Salary & Outlook

Visual merchandisers design eye-catching product displays and store layouts to encourage sales.

  • Plan commercial displays to entice and appeal to customers.  
  • Arrange properties, furniture, merchandise, backdrops, or other accessories, as shown in prepared sketches.  
  • Change or rotate window displays, interior display areas, or signage to reflect changes in inventory or promotion.  
  • Place prices or descriptive signs on backdrops, fixtures, merchandise, or
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Visual merchandisers typically work around 36 to 38 hours per week.

As a Visual merchandiser you will typically work evenings.

This occupation tends to be:

  • 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.
  • Enterprising — Enterprising occupations frequently involve starting up and carrying out projects. These occupations can involve leading
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    * from ONETonline
    Average salary
    21,335 GBP *
    per year
    12,000 GBP
    55,000 GBP
    Starting
    5+ Experience
    * data taken from the Office of National Statistics (ons.gov.uk)
    Average salary for Visual merchandiser

    • 23,182 GBP
    • 19,484 GBP
    Average salary for part-time Visual merchandiser
    Average salary for full-time Visual merchandiser

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    Salary over time for Visual merchandiser

    Pay for this role has increased slightly over time
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    Future outlook for Visual merchandisers

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    Balanced outlook
    1118 000+ jobs available
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    Very good outlook
    4% yearly wage growth (on average)
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    Fair outlook
    64% chance of automation in the future

    Visual merchandiser - Your future job?


    Which qualifications do I need?

    Find out what you need to know in order to become a Visual merchandiser and the highest average level of education for people in this role.

    In terms of people already doing this job:

    • 39% of people in this role have GCSEs or equivalent
    • 20% of people in this role have a certificate of higher education or equivalent but no degree
    • 18% of people in this role have a Bachelor's degree

    You could do a college course before looking for a trainee job with a retailer. Courses include:

    • Level 2 Certificate in Fashion Retail
    • Level 3 Diploma in Retail Skills Visual Merchandising

    Get the right qualification to begin your journey to becoming a Visual merchandiser

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    What soft skills do I need?

    Rise above the competition by brushing up on the 5 most important soft skills you need to become a Visual merchandiser.
    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
    Critical Thinking Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
    Speaking Talking to others to convey information effectively
    Judgment and Decision Making Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one
    Coordination Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions

    What technical skills do I need?

    Technical skills are programmes, softwares and things you need to know in order to be a successful Visual merchandiser. Check that you know:
    1
    Electronic mail software Email software; IBM Lotus Notes; Microsoft Outlook
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    Graphics or photo imaging software Adobe Systems Adobe Illustrator
    3
    Internet browser software Microsoft Internet Explorer; Netscape Navigator
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    Spreadsheet software Microsoft Excel
    5
    Word processing software Google Docs
    Improve your skills today

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    Things to highlight for your Visual merchandiser interview

    Attention to Detail Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks. Cooperation Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude. Dependability Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations. Integrity Job requires being honest and ethical. Innovation Job requires creativity and alternative thinking to develop new ideas for and answers to work-related problems.

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