Visual Merchandiser job description template

A visual merchandiser designs window displays, arranges the sales floor and sets up seasonal and promotional looks that draw people in and help products sell. In small stores this is often a part-time role that pairs creativity with ladder work and moving fixtures. Ask for photos of past work in your post and describe your store’s style.

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Visual Merchandiser

Part-time
Your Company is looking for a visual merchandiser with a great eye to make our store look its best. You’ll design window and in-store displays, arrange merchandise so it’s easy to shop, and refresh the floor for new arrivals, seasons and promotions. You’ll work with the owner on themes and budgets and have real creative freedom. Please share photos of displays or spaces you’ve styled.

What you’ll do

  • Design and build window displays that reflect our brand and current promotions
  • Arrange fixtures and merchandise so the floor is easy to browse and shop
  • Plan seasonal resets and holiday décor with the owner, within an agreed budget
  • Create and update signage, price displays and product tags
  • Track which displays help items sell and adjust layouts based on what works
  • Source props and materials from local suppliers, thrift shops and craft stores
  • Show sales staff how to restock displays without breaking the look

What we’re looking for

  • A portfolio or photos of displays, store layouts or styled spaces you’ve created
  • Strong sense of color, balance and composition
  • Comfortable on ladders and able to move fixtures and props up to 40 lbs
  • Able to plan your work and finish a display on schedule
  • Available for some before-opening or after-closing hours when installing displays

Nice to have

  • Retail merchandising or window-display experience
  • Skills with Canva, Adobe tools or other design software for signage
  • Experience photographing displays for social media

Schedule

Part-time, with some early mornings or evenings to set up displays while the store is closed. Hours increase before major seasons and holidays.

What we offer

  • Creative freedom and input on store design
  • First look at new arrivals, plus a store discount
  • Flexible hours planned around display projects
  • Your work featured on our website and social media

Add your pay, location and schedule when you post. Jobs that show pay get noticeably more applicants.

Screening questions for a visual merchandiser

Ask these on the application form to sort applicants quickly. They’re added automatically when you post this template.

  • Do you have photos of displays or spaces you’ve designed that you can share?Yes / No · required
  • Please paste a link to your portfolio or photos, if you have one online.Short answer
  • Which stores or brands do you think do visual merchandising well, and why?Paragraph

Visual Merchandiser interview questions

  1. Walk me through a display you’re proud of. What was the goal and how did it turn out?
  2. How would you change our front window to stand out on this street?
  3. How do you decide which products go at the front of the store?
  4. Our budget for a seasonal reset is small. How would you make it work?
  5. How do you know whether a display is actually helping sales?
  6. How do you keep a display looking good after a busy weekend of customers handling the products?
  7. What design or styling trends are you following right now?

Tips for hiring a visual merchandiser

  • Ask for a portfolio up front. Phone photos of past displays are fine and tell you more than a résumé.
  • Pay a finalist for a small test project, such as restyling one table or shelf, and see how they work in your space.
  • Look beyond retail. Florists, event decorators and set designers often have the eye you need.
  • Be clear about hours in the post, since display work often happens before opening or after closing.