[Core] [66% incumbents] Consult with store managers, buyers, sales associates, housekeeping staff, or engineering staff to determine appropriate placement of displays or products.
  DWAs: Discuss production content and progress with others.

[Core] [66% incumbents] Assemble or set up displays, furniture, or products in store space, using colors, lights, pictures, or other accessories to display the product.
  DWAs: Arrange artwork, products, or props.

[Core] [66% incumbents] Take photographs of displays or signage.
  DWAs: Operate still or video cameras or related equipment.

[Supplemental] [66% incumbents] Store, pack, and maintain inventory records of props, products, or display items.
  DWAs: Maintain records, documents, or other files. | Maintain inventories of materials, equipment, or products.

[Core] [65% incumbents] Arrange properties, furniture, merchandise, backdrops, or other accessories, as shown in prepared sketches.
  DWAs: Arrange artwork, products, or props.

[Core] [65% incumbents] Change or rotate window displays, interior display areas, or signage to reflect changes in inventory or promotion.
  DWAs: Arrange artwork, products, or props.

[Core] [65% incumbents] Maintain props, products, or mannequins, inspecting them for imperfections, doing touch-ups, cleaning up after customers, or applying preservative coatings as necessary.
  DWAs: Maintain inventories of materials, equipment, or products.

[Core] [65% incumbents] Consult with advertising or sales staff to determine type of merchandise to be featured and time and place for each display.
  DWAs: Collaborate with others in marketing activities.

[Core] [65% incumbents] Attend training sessions or corporate planning meetings to obtain new ideas for product launches.
  DWAs: Monitor current trends.

[Supplemental] [65% incumbents] Supervise or train staff members on daily tasks, such as visual merchandising.
  DWAs: Train others on work processes.

[Supplemental] [65% incumbents] Prepare sketches, floor plans, or models of proposed displays.
  DWAs: Draw detailed or technical illustrations. | Build models, patterns, or templates.

[Supplemental] [65% incumbents] Install decorations, such as flags, banners, festive lights, or bunting on or in building, street, exhibit hall, or booth.
  DWAs: Arrange artwork, products, or props.

[Core] [64% incumbents] Plan commercial displays to entice and appeal to customers.
  DWAs: Develop promotional strategies or plans.

[Core] [64% incumbents] Develop ideas or plans for merchandise displays or window decorations.
  DWAs: Develop artistic or design concepts for decoration, exhibition, or commercial purposes.

[Core] [64% incumbents] Install booths, exhibits, displays, carpets, or drapes, as guided by floor plan of building or specifications.
  DWAs: Arrange artwork, products, or props.

[Core] [64% incumbents] Select themes, lighting, colors, or props to be used.
  DWAs: Select materials or props.

[Core] [64% incumbents] Collaborate with others to obtain products or other display items.
  DWAs: Collaborate with others in marketing activities.

[Core] [64% incumbents] Construct or assemble displays or display components from fabric, glass, paper, or plastic, using hand tools or woodworking power tools, according to specifications.
  DWAs: Arrange artwork, products, or props.

[Supplemental] [64% incumbents] Use computers to produce signage.
  DWAs: Draw detailed or technical illustrations.

[Supplemental] [64% incumbents] Cut out designs on cardboard, hardboard, or plywood, according to motif of event.
  DWAs: Construct distinctive physical objects for artistic, functional, or commercial purposes.

[Core] [63% incumbents] Place prices or descriptive signs on backdrops, fixtures, merchandise, or floor.
  DWAs: Arrange artwork, products, or props.

[Core] [63% incumbents] Obtain plans from display designers or display managers and discuss their implementation with clients or supervisors.
  DWAs: Discuss production content and progress with others.

[Supplemental] [63% incumbents] Dress mannequins for displays.
  DWAs: Arrange artwork, products, or props.

[Supplemental] [62% incumbents] Instruct sales staff in color coordination of clothing racks or counter displays.
  DWAs: Train others on work processes.

--- SKILLS ---
  Active Listening (imp:3.50 lvl:3.12) — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand
  Speaking (imp:3.25 lvl:3.25) — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
  Critical Thinking (imp:3.25 lvl:3.38) — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternativ
  Reading Comprehension (imp:3.00 lvl:3.12) — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
  Writing (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audienc
  Active Learning (imp:2.88 lvl:3.00) — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future pr
  Monitoring (imp:2.75 lvl:2.88) — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organization
  Learning Strategies (imp:2.38 lvl:2.00) — Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate fo
  Mathematics (imp:2.00 lvl:1.38) — Using mathematics to solve problems.
  Science (imp:1.25 lvl:0.25) — Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.

--- KNOWLEDGE ---
  Customer and Personal Service (imp:3.85 lvl:3.98) — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal servic
  Sales and Marketing (imp:3.78 lvl:4.21) — Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products
  English Language (imp:3.30 lvl:2.95) — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the mea
  Administration and Management (imp:3.15 lvl:3.21) — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, 
  Design (imp:2.84 lvl:2.84) — Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of 
  Computers and Electronics (imp:2.81 lvl:3.13) — Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and comput
  Communications and Media (imp:2.73 lvl:2.37) — Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and m
  Mathematics (imp:2.46 lvl:2.50) — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their appl
  Personnel and Human Resources (imp:2.33 lvl:1.77) — Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, tra
  Education and Training (imp:2.27 lvl:2.21) — Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching
  Administrative (imp:2.25 lvl:2.08) — Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word proce
  Public Safety and Security (imp:2.17 lvl:1.84) — Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote
  Building and Construction (imp:2.04 lvl:1.53) — Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or r
  Psychology (imp:2.01 lvl:1.69) — Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, 
  Production and Processing (imp:2.00 lvl:1.56) — Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and ot
  Fine Arts (imp:1.98 lvl:1.60) — Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform
  Mechanical (imp:1.92 lvl:1.66) — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and main
  Economics and Accounting (imp:1.85 lvl:0.95) — Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial mar
  Sociology and Anthropology (imp:1.72 lvl:1.28) — Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human 
  Engineering and Technology (imp:1.58 lvl:0.96) — Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. Th
  Telecommunications (imp:1.49 lvl:0.70) — Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of te
  Philosophy and Theology (imp:1.43 lvl:1.04) — Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their 
  Law and Government (imp:1.36) — Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulat
  Geography (imp:1.33 lvl:0.64) — Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, an
  History and Archeology (imp:1.31 lvl:0.56) — Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civi
  Therapy and Counseling (imp:1.27 lvl:0.62) — Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and r
  Medicine and Dentistry (imp:1.21) — Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human i
  Chemistry (imp:1.20) — Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances a
  Foreign Language (imp:1.20 lvl:0.20) — Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language inclu
  Transportation (imp:1.18) — Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea
  Physics (imp:1.13) — Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships,
  Biology (imp:1.07) — Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interd
  Food Production (imp:1.06) — Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food

--- ABILITIES ---
  Visualization (imp:3.88 lvl:3.88) — The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when 
  Oral Comprehension (imp:3.62 lvl:4.00) — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through 
  Oral Expression (imp:3.62 lvl:3.88) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will unde
  Speech Clarity (imp:3.62 lvl:3.25) — The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
  Fluency of Ideas (imp:3.38 lvl:3.38) — The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas
  Manual Dexterity (imp:3.38 lvl:2.88) — The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your
  Speech Recognition (imp:3.38 lvl:3.25) — The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
  Originality (imp:3.25 lvl:3.25) — The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situa
  Deductive Reasoning (imp:3.25 lvl:3.12) — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that 
  Information Ordering (imp:3.25 lvl:3.25) — The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according
  Category Flexibility (imp:3.25 lvl:3.12) — The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping
  Finger Dexterity (imp:3.25 lvl:3.25) — The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or bot
  Trunk Strength (imp:3.25 lvl:3.12) — The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the 
  Near Vision (imp:3.25 lvl:3.38) — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
  Far Vision (imp:3.25 lvl:3.62) — The ability to see details at a distance.
  Visual Color Discrimination (imp:3.25 lvl:3.38) — The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of c
  Problem Sensitivity (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does no
  Extent Flexibility (imp:3.12 lvl:3.50) — The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
  Written Comprehension (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
  Written Expression (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will under
  Inductive Reasoning (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusion
  Arm-Hand Steadiness (imp:3.00 lvl:3.25) — The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while hold
  Multilimb Coordination (imp:3.00 lvl:2.62) — The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or
  Static Strength (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
  Stamina (imp:3.00 lvl:2.88) — The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getti
  Gross Body Coordination (imp:3.00 lvl:2.62) — The ability to coordinate the movement of your arms, legs, and torso together wh
  Selective Attention (imp:2.88 lvl:2.75) — The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distrac
  Perceptual Speed (imp:2.75 lvl:2.50) — The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among
  Flexibility of Closure (imp:2.62 lvl:2.38) — The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or so
  Gross Body Equilibrium (imp:2.62 lvl:2.38) — The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unsta
  Control Precision (imp:2.50 lvl:2.50) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehi
  Speed of Closure (imp:2.25 lvl:2.00) — The ability to quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into mea
  Time Sharing (imp:2.25 lvl:2.12) — The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of
  Dynamic Strength (imp:2.25 lvl:2.12) — The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This inv
  Auditory Attention (imp:2.25 lvl:2.00) — The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distra
  Mathematical Reasoning (imp:2.12 lvl:1.62) — The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a prob
  Number Facility (imp:2.00 lvl:1.88) — The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
  Memorization (imp:2.00 lvl:1.12) — The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and proced
  Spatial Orientation (imp:1.88 lvl:1.25) — The ability to know your location in relation to the environment or to know wher
  Reaction Time (imp:1.88 lvl:1.25) — The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sou
  Depth Perception (imp:1.88 lvl:1.12) — The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you
  Hearing Sensitivity (imp:1.88 lvl:1.38) — The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch 
  Explosive Strength (imp:1.75 lvl:1.00) — The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping
  Speed of Limb Movement (imp:1.62 lvl:1.25) — The ability to quickly move the arms and legs.
  Rate Control (imp:1.50 lvl:0.50) — The ability to time your movements or the movement of a piece of equipment in an
  Response Orientation (imp:1.25 lvl:0.25) — The ability to choose quickly between two or more movements in response to two o
  Wrist-Finger Speed (imp:1.25 lvl:0.25) — The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and 
  Peripheral Vision (imp:1.12 lvl:0.25) — The ability to see objects or movement of objects to one's side when the eyes ar
  Dynamic Flexibility (imp:1.00) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with yo
  Night Vision (imp:1.00) — The ability to see under low-light conditions.
  Glare Sensitivity (imp:1.00) — The ability to see objects in the presence of a glare or bright lighting.
  Sound Localization (imp:1.00) — The ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated.

--- WORK ACTIVITIES ---
  Getting Information (imp:4.29 lvl:3.17) — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sour
  Thinking Creatively (imp:4.28 lvl:3.94) — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, syste
  Performing General Physical Activities (imp:4.26 lvl:3.80) — Performing general physical activities includes doing activities that require co
  Handling and Moving Objects (imp:4.21 lvl:5.60) — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials,
  Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (imp:4.15 lvl:3.66) — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone,
  Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (imp:4.13 lvl:4.70) — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your
  Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (imp:3.97 lvl:4.58) — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and m
  Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (imp:3.92 lvl:3.41) — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or 
  Making Decisions and Solving Problems (imp:3.84 lvl:3.16) — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and sol
  Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (imp:3.48 lvl:2.81) — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events o
  Performing for or Working Directly with the Public (imp:3.45 lvl:3.30) — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving
  Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others (imp:3.39 lvl:2.91) — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
  Developing Objectives and Strategies (imp:3.38 lvl:2.12) — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to 
  Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (imp:3.29 lvl:3.15) — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment,
  Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (imp:3.26 lvl:2.93) — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
  Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others (imp:3.24 lvl:3.02) — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, 
  Developing and Building Teams (imp:3.23 lvl:2.46) — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team membe
  Working with Computers (imp:3.20 lvl:2.40) — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to progra
  Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates (imp:3.20 lvl:1.95) — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance 
  Coaching and Developing Others (imp:3.19 lvl:2.41) — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherw
  Training and Teaching Others (imp:3.17 lvl:2.23) — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or tr
  Selling or Influencing Others (imp:3.13 lvl:2.71) — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or
  Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information (imp:2.98 lvl:2.31) — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resourc
  Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others (imp:2.96 lvl:1.96) — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
  Scheduling Work and Activities (imp:2.93 lvl:2.88) — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
  Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People (imp:2.84 lvl:2.41) — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
  Analyzing Data or Information (imp:2.74 lvl:2.14) — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by break
  Assisting and Caring for Others (imp:2.69 lvl:2.42) — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other pe
  Processing Information (imp:2.63 lvl:2.63) — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying
  Providing Consultation and Advice to Others (imp:2.61 lvl:1.74) — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical,
  Controlling Machines and Processes (imp:2.60 lvl:1.95) — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines 
  Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials (imp:2.58 lvl:2.02) — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors o
  Monitoring and Controlling Resources (imp:2.56 lvl:2.11) — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
  Performing Administrative Activities (imp:2.25 lvl:1.76) — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files
  Communicating with People Outside the Organization (imp:2.18 lvl:1.28) — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organizatio
  Documenting/Recording Information (imp:2.07 lvl:0.96) — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in writte
  Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment (imp:1.99 lvl:1.17) — Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to t
  Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment (imp:1.48) — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, s
  Staffing Organizational Units (imp:1.45) — Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organ
  Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment (imp:1.34) — Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines,
  Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment (imp:1.22) — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, an

--- WORK STYLES ---
  Dependability (imp:3.00) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Innovation (imp:2.33) — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Attention to Detail (imp:2.14) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Dependability (imp:2.03) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Attention to Detail (imp:2.00) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Cooperation (imp:1.67) — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Adaptability (imp:1.65) — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Initiative (imp:1.44) — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Achievement Orientation (imp:1.23) — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Self-Confidence (imp:1.21) — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Social Orientation (imp:1.13) — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Tolerance for Ambiguity (imp:1.08) — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Optimism (imp:1.07) — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Perseverance (imp:1.02) — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Innovation (imp:1.00) — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Leadership Orientation (imp:0.90) — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Stress Tolerance (imp:0.84) — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Intellectual Curiosity (imp:0.76) — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Self-Control (imp:0.70) — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Integrity (imp:0.68) — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Cautiousness (imp:0.50) — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Empathy (imp:0.41) — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Sincerity (imp:0.38) — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Achievement Orientation () — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Intellectual Curiosity () — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Tolerance for Ambiguity () — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Initiative () — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Adaptability () — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Self-Confidence () — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Perseverance () — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Leadership Orientation () — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Humility () — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Sincerity () — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Empathy () — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Cooperation () — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Optimism () — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Social Orientation () — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Cautiousness () — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Integrity () — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Stress Tolerance () — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Self-Control () — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Humility (imp:-0.28) — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.

--- TRANSFERABLE SKILLS ---
  Judgment and Decision Making (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the m
  Social Perceptiveness (imp:3.00 lvl:2.88) — Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
  Coordination (imp:3.00 lvl:3.12) — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
  Time Management (imp:3.00 lvl:2.88) — Managing one's own time and the time of others.
  Persuasion (imp:2.88 lvl:3.00) — Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
  Service Orientation (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — Actively looking for ways to help people.
  Complex Problem Solving (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and ev
  Negotiation (imp:2.38 lvl:2.25) — Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
  Operations Analysis (imp:2.38 lvl:2.00) — Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
  Systems Analysis (imp:2.38 lvl:2.38) — Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, 
  Instructing (imp:2.25 lvl:2.38) — Teaching others how to do something.
  Systems Evaluation (imp:2.25 lvl:2.38) — Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed 
  Management of Personnel Resources (imp:2.25 lvl:2.38) — Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best 
  Quality Control Analysis (imp:2.12 lvl:1.75) — Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate
  Management of Material Resources (imp:2.00 lvl:1.50) — Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materi
  Technology Design (imp:1.75 lvl:0.75) — Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs.
  Operations Monitoring (imp:1.75 lvl:1.00) — Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working pr
  Operation and Control (imp:1.75 lvl:1.00) — Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
  Troubleshooting (imp:1.62 lvl:0.75) — Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
  Management of Financial Resources (imp:1.62 lvl:0.75) — Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for the
  Programming (imp:1.50 lvl:0.50) — Writing computer programs for various purposes.
  Equipment Selection (imp:1.38 lvl:0.50) — Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
  Installation (imp:1.12 lvl:0.12) — Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.
  Equipment Maintenance (imp:1.00) — Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind o
  Repairing (imp:1.00) — Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.

--- NATIONAL WAGES ---
  total_employment : 165,220
  annual_median    : $39,390
  annual_pct10     : $30,760
  annual_pct25     : $35,130
  annual_pct75     : $47,220
  annual_pct90     : $58,370
  annual_mean      : $42,830
  hourly_median    : $18.94

--- GEOGRAPHIC DISPERSION ---
  highest_state    : Washington ($48,780)
  lowest_state     : Virgin Islands ($27,520)
  dispersion_ratio : 1.773x

--- TOP STATES BY WAGE (53 total) ---
  Retail Trade                             emp:   57,770  median: $  38,230
  Wholesale Trade                          emp:   56,770  median: $  42,950
  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services emp:   21,440  median: $  35,630
  Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services emp:   12,690  median: $  35,880
  Manufacturing                            emp:    8,540  median: $  44,620
  Management of Companies and Enterprises  emp:    4,720  median: $  56,100
  Transportation and Warehousing           emp:    1,860  median: $  44,860
  Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation      emp:      380  median: $  38,690
  Accommodation and Food Services          emp:      360  median: $  36,990
  Information                              emp:      310  median: $  74,280

--- TOP INDUSTRIES BY EMPLOYMENT (10 total) ---
  Retail Trade                             emp:   57,770  median: $  38,230
  Wholesale Trade                          emp:   56,770  median: $  42,950
  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services emp:   21,440  median: $  35,630
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  Management of Companies and Enterprises  emp:    4,720  median: $  56,100
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  Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation      emp:      380  median: $  38,690
  Accommodation and Food Services          emp:      360  median: $  36,990
  Information                              emp:      310  median: $  74,280

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--- SEMANTIC NEIGHBORS (5) ---

  Title: HBO (similarity: 0.0889)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HBO
  QID: Q23633
  Extract:  Home Box Office (HBO) is an American premium television network and service, which is the flagship property of namesake parent Home Box Office, Inc., a subsidiary of Warner Bros. Discovery. The overall Home Box Office business unit is based at Warner Bros. Discovery's corporate headquarters inside 

  Title: List of Beavis and Butt-Head episodes (similarity: 0.3544)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Beavis_and_Butt-Head_episodes
  QID: Q2715325
  Extract: 



The following is an episode list for the MTV adult animated television series Beavis and Butt-Head. The series has its roots in 1992 when Mike Judge created two animated shorts, Frog Baseball and Peace, Love and Understanding, which were aired on Liquid Television.

  Title: Elmer Fudd (similarity: 0.1923)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elmer_Fudd
  QID: Q844904
  Extract: Elmer Fudd is an animated cartoon character in the Warner Bros. Looney Tunes/Merrie Melodies series and the archenemy of Bugs Bunny. Elmer's aim is to hunt Bugs, but he usually ends up seriously injuring himself and other antagonizing characters. He exhibits the speech sound disorder known as rhotac

  Title: Glossary of nautical terms (A–L) (similarity: 0.1351)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glossary_of_nautical_terms_(A%E2%80%93L)
  QID: Q2626877
  Extract: This glossary of nautical terms is an alphabetical listing of terms and expressions connected with ships, shipping, seamanship and navigation on water. Some remain current, while many date from the 17th to 19th centuries. The word nautical derives from the Latin nauticus, from Greek nautikos, from n

  Title: List of Pawn Stars episodes (similarity: 0.3188)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Pawn_Stars_episodes
  QID: Q6349379
  Extract: 


Pawn Stars is an American reality television series that premiered on History on July 19, 2009. The series is filmed in Las Vegas, Nevada, where it chronicles the activities at the World Famous Gold & Silver Pawn Shop, a 24-hour family business operated by patriarch Richard "Old Man" Harrison, hi

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confidence_notes     : Strong confidence supported by comprehensive O*NET data including detailed work activities, skills, and wage information. Geographic and industry employment data from BLS provides robust market intelligence.
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--- PROSE FIELDS ---

ROLE SUMMARY:
Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers plan and execute commercial displays in retail environments, trade exhibitions, and promotional spaces. They combine artistic vision with marketing strategy to create compelling visual presentations that drive customer engagement and sales. These professionals work primarily in retail and wholesale trade environments, translating product positioning concepts into three-dimensional displays.

DAY IN THE LIFE:
A typical day involves consulting with store managers and sales teams to understand current promotions and inventory changes. They assemble displays using colors, lights, and accessories while arranging merchandise according to prepared sketches or creative concepts. Physical tasks include handling and moving objects, setting up furniture and props, and maintaining display elements through cleaning and touch-ups. They frequently photograph completed displays for documentation, rotate window displays to reflect new inventory, and maintain detailed records of props and display materials. Training sessions and corporate meetings provide exposure to new product launches and merchandising trends.

WHO THRIVES:
This role attracts individuals with strong artistic and realistic interests, combining creativity with hands-on implementation skills. Successful practitioners possess excellent visualization abilities and can translate abstract concepts into tangible displays that communicate brand messages effectively. They demonstrate strong interpersonal skills for collaborating with diverse teams including management, sales staff, and vendors. The work appeals to detail-oriented professionals who can balance aesthetic sensibilities with commercial objectives, while managing multiple projects and deadlines in dynamic retail environments.

CAREER ENTRY:
Entry typically requires a high school diploma (39.5% of workers) with many professionals having some college coursework (19.5%) or bachelor's degrees (17.6%). New entrants often begin as display assistants or visual merchandising associates, gaining experience through on-the-job training in retail environments. Portfolio development through personal projects, internships, or coursework in design, marketing, or retail management strengthens candidacy.

CAREER TRAJECTORY:
Experienced displayers can advance to visual merchandising manager, regional display coordinator, or creative director roles overseeing multiple locations. Career paths may lead toward interior design, fashion merchandising, or advertising agency positions. Some professionals establish freelance practices serving multiple retailers or specialize in trade show and exhibition design for corporate clients.

MARKET INTELLIGENCE:
The occupation employs 165,220 workers nationally with a median annual wage of $39,390 (BLS OEWS May 2025). Wage ranges span from $30,760 to $58,370 with significant geographic variation - Washington state offers the highest wages at $48,780 versus Virgin Islands at $27,520. Employment concentrates heavily in Retail Trade (57,770 workers) and Wholesale Trade (56,770 workers) sectors, with additional opportunities in Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (21,440 workers). The field maintains steady demand as retailers continuously refresh visual presentations to attract customers.

AUTOMATION OUTLOOK:
Work activities involving physical handling and moving of objects, creative thinking, and interpersonal relationship building create moderate resistance to automation. While digital design tools may streamline planning phases, the hands-on assembly, spatial reasoning, and real-time adaptation required for effective displays remain distinctly human capabilities.

--- REASONED EDGES ---
  [skill_overlap] Interior Designers (27-1025.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both roles require visualization abilities (3.9 importance) and design knowledge for creating spatial arrangements.
    data: Visualization ability importance 3.9
    data: Design knowledge importance 2.8
    data: Spatial arrangement tasks
  [task_similarity] Set and Exhibit Designers (27-1027.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both professions assemble displays using props and accessories while arranging elements according to prepared sketches.
    data: Assemble displays using colors and lights
    data: Arrange properties according to sketches
    data: Maintain props and display items
  [knowledge_overlap] Retail Salespersons (41-2031.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both roles emphasize customer and personal service knowledge (3.9 importance) and sales and marketing expertise (3.8 importance).
    data: Customer and Personal Service knowledge importance 3.9
    data: Sales and Marketing knowledge importance 3.8
  [riasec_cluster] Graphic Designers (27-1024.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Both occupations demonstrate strong artistic interests and utilize creative thinking work activities with similar design-focused skill sets.
    data: Artistic RIASEC code 4.70
    data: Thinking Creatively work activity importance 4.3
    data: Design knowledge
  [career_pathway] Fashion Designers (27-1022.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Fashion merchandising represents a specialized application of display skills within apparel retail environments.
    data: Fashion Merchandiser job title listed
    data: Apparel Merchandiser job title
    data: Retail trade employment concentration
  [transferable_skill] Demonstrators and Product Promoters (41-9011.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Both roles require persuasion skills (2.9 importance) and collaboration with marketing activities for product promotion.
    data: Persuasion skill importance 2.9
    data: Collaborate with marketing activities task
    data: Product promotion focus

--- NORMALIZER SIGNALS ---
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  exclude_keywords : ['interior designer', 'graphic designer', 'fashion designer', 'sales associate', 'marketing manager']
  title_patterns   : ['Display *', '* Displayer', 'Window *', 'Visual *', '* Merchandiser']
  common_variations: ['visual merchandiser', 'display artist', 'window decorator', 'retail displayer', 'merchandise coordinator', 'display specialist', 'visual coordinator', 'store displayer']

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TERM                    COUNT     FREQ  DOMINANT SOURCE      SOURCE BREAKDOWN
──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
others                     45  0.01567  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:84%  dwas:13%  onet_tasks:2%
tendency                   42  0.01463  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
equipment                  26  0.00906  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:88%  dwas:12%
products                   20  0.00697  dwas                 dwas:50%  onet_tasks:25%  onet_dimensions:25%
displays                   18  0.00627  onet_tasks           onet_tasks:61%  inference:39%
principles                 16  0.00557  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
objects                    15  0.00522  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:80%  inference:13%  dwas:7%
props                      14  0.00488  dwas                 dwas:64%  onet_tasks:21%  inference:14%
materials                  14  0.00488  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:71%  dwas:21%  inference:7%
ideas                      13  0.00453  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:85%  onet_tasks:15%
activities                 13  0.00453  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:69%  dwas:15%  wikipedia:8%
display                    12  0.00418  onet_tasks           onet_tasks:67%  inference:33%
includes                   12  0.00418  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
control                    12  0.00418  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
design                     11  0.00383  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:55%  inference:36%  dwas:9%
arrange                    10  0.00348  dwas                 dwas:80%  onet_tasks:10%  onet_dimensions:10%
techniques                 10  0.00348  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
production                 10  0.00348  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:80%  dwas:20%
body                       10  0.00348  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
sales                       9  0.00314  onet_tasks           onet_tasks:33%  onet_dimensions:33%  inference:33%
problems                    9  0.00314  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
management                  9  0.00314  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:78%  inference:22%
resources                   9  0.00314  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
physical                    9  0.00314  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:67%  inference:22%  dwas:11%
moving                      9  0.00314  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:78%  inference:22%
quickly                     9  0.00314  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
orientation                 9  0.00314  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
visual                      8  0.00279  inference            inference:50%  onet_dimensions:38%  onet_tasks:12%
hand                        8  0.00279  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:88%  onet_tasks:12%
tools                       8  0.00279  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:62%  onet_tasks:25%  inference:12%
understand                  8  0.00279  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:88%  inference:12%
needs                       8  0.00279  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
monitoring                  8  0.00279  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
procedures                  8  0.00279  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
rules                       8  0.00279  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
standards                   8  0.00279  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
human                       8  0.00279  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:88%  inference:12%
events                      8  0.00279  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
actions                     8  0.00279  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
performing                  8  0.00279  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%