The qualifications that you need to start a career in corporate visual merchandising include a degree or equivalent experience and the ability to organize and analyze market research data to inform your designs. The skills that employees seek can vary. Some corporations seek applicants with an associate or bachelor's degree in marketing, business management, or graphic design. Others hire high school graduates who have prior experience in window trimming or retail merchandising for corporate positions. Some schools offer post-secondary certificates and degrees in visual merchandising. You can also develop skills by seeking an internship opportunity.