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Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media · SOC 27-1026
0.0% AI Exposure — Low
$39,390
Median Annual Salary
Average
O*NET Outlook
17,300
Proj. Annual Openings
165,220
Employment (OEWS 2025)
100/100
AI Resiliency Score
AI exposure from the Anthropic Economic Index (2025); salary from BLS; skills from O*NET. See /sources.
AI Exposure Analysis
AI Exposure0.0%
AI Resiliency100/100
Exposure BandLow
Sector Avg. Exposure13.4%
Top Skills
1.Active Listening
2.Speaking
3.Critical Thinking
4.Judgment and Decision Making
5.Reading Comprehension
O*NET occupation profile
What this work involves
Plan and erect commercial displays, such as those in windows and interiors of retail stores and at trade exhibitions.
Common titles: Decorator, Display Associate, Display Decorator, Display Specialist, In-Store Marketing Associate, Merchandiser
Representative Tasks
- •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 floor.
- •Consult with store managers, buyers, sales associates, housekeeping staff, or engineering staff to determine appropriate placement of displays or products.
Detailed Work Activities
- •Arrange artwork, products, or props.
- •Develop promotional strategies or plans.
- •Discuss production content and progress with others.
- •Maintain inventories of materials, equipment, or products.
- •Train others on work processes.
Tools & Technologies
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Employment Projections & AI Exposure
15
Occupations Shown
17.7%
Avg AI Exposure
3
Bright Outlook
Sector Comparison
| Metric | This Career | Sector Average |
|---|---|---|
| AI Exposure | 0.0% | 13.4% |
| Outlook | Average | 19% Bright |
| Median Salary | $39,390 | N/A |
| AI Resiliency | 100/100 | N/A |