Visual Merchandiser

Job Title

VISUAL MERCHANDISER (2600016V)

NS Great Lakes

$18.00 + DOE

Primary

Location:

(not specified)

Responsible for creating and constructing merchandise displays in Navy Exchange facilities. May perform clerical functions and drive as needed.

• Construct, arrange, and maintain effective and artistic visual merchandising presentations and displays in appropriate interior and exterior Exchange locations, including walls, showcases, windows, shelves, counter tops, etc.
• Decorate designated areas such as showcases, ledges, shelves, and fixtures.
• Set up focal displays near Exchange entrances to attract customer attention.
• Design displays to support seasonal moods or special merchandising events.
• Prepare appropriate signs, show cards, etc.
• Work with store management personnel on decoration and display requirements, including designing and assembling key department displays to highlight and identify principal merchandising efforts.
• Set up mannequins, center counter, column, and shadow box displays as required.
• Enter information into a computer for sign making; determine layout, color selection, color interpolation type, etc.
• Review and adjust copy to ensure compatibility with formats and that size and type of specifications are compatible.
• Plan schedules and transmits completed formats as required.
• Utilize a desktop publishing program; prepare specifications for printed material and signs.
• Review final product against specification to ensure accuracy and completeness of design specifications.
• Assist in determining sign formats to meet particular needs; receive requisitions for specific sign printing projects.
• Use sign machine and print display signs; produce flyers for sales events, price cards, show cards, signs, and related work with various types and sizes of type and color and poster boards.
• Deliver completed signs to requesting department and assist with installation.
• Maintain safekeeping of props, mannequins, tools, and fixtures in storage area; keep areas clean and orderly.
• Maintain records/logs on duplicating and sign making services provided.
• Procure materials and supplies needed to fulfill sign making assignments.
• Take publicity photographs and write articles for employee newsletters on sales and events as required.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Driver's license required for positions with driving responsibilities.
• Climbing ladders and moderate lifting of objects weighing up to 50 lbs occasionally is required.
• Minimum of 2 years of general experience demonstrating mechanical and artistic skills in visual merchandising, display, and communication.
• Experience with operation of sign machines, graphics, illustration, visual display, or interior decoration is beneficial.
• Education:
  
  One year in specialized schools of interior decoration/design or art can substitute for one year of experience (150 class hours per year). One year of education in an accredited college or university can substitute for each year of experience, provided an average of six semester hours per year in interior decoration or design, architecture, commercial art, or related fine arts courses.