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How much do designer merchandiser jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 15, 2026, the average hourly pay for designer merchandiser in the United States is $17.71, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.35 and $19.23 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Designer Merchandiser vs Visual Merchandiser?

AspectDesigner MerchandiserVisual Merchandiser
Primary FocusCreating and selecting product designs, coordinating with productionArranging retail displays to enhance product presentation
Skills & CredentialsDesign skills, fashion knowledge, merchandising understandingVisual design, display techniques, retail environment knowledge
Work EnvironmentDesign studios, fashion houses, apparel companiesRetail stores, visual display departments
Industry UsageFashion, apparel, accessoriesRetail, department stores, specialty shops

While both roles involve merchandising, a Designer Merchandiser focuses on product design and development, ensuring the merchandise aligns with brand aesthetics. In contrast, a Visual Merchandiser specializes in creating attractive retail displays to maximize sales and customer engagement. Understanding these differences helps employers and job seekers target the right skills and responsibilities for each role.

What is a designer merchandiser?

A designer merchandiser is a professional responsible for planning and presenting clothing or product displays to attract customers and maximize sales. They analyze market trends, collaborate with designers, and use visual merchandising tools to create appealing store layouts and product arrangements. Strong knowledge of fashion, retail environments, and visual presentation skills are essential for this role.

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Infographic showing various Designer Merchandiser job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 29% Full Time, 61% Part Time, and 10% Contract. Highlights an 100% Physical job distribution, with an average salary of $36,836 per year, or $17.7 per hour.

Visual Merchandisers/Store Designers

Bismarck, ND • On-site

Lifted, an Upwork Company™
Software Development • 501 - 1,000 employees
Learn more about Lifted, an Upwork Company™external

Full-time, Part-time

Posted 27 days ago

Job description

Company Description

About Lifted

Lifted partners with enterprise companies to help them scale smarter. We offer a single solution designed to source, contract, manage, and pay contingent talent. For talent in our network, Lifted provides access to enterprise-level projects while handling engagement setup, contracting, compliance, and payments in the background, so you can focus on delivering high-quality work.

Job Description

Why We’re Building a Talent Pool

We’re continuously building our network of experienced talent across Visual Merchandiser/Store Designers who are interested in being considered for full or part-time employment engagements with assignments to work with our enterprise partners. While this is not tied to one specific project, selected candidates may be matched to future employment opportunities based on experience, availability, and alignment with project needs.

Qualifications

What We Look For

  • Concept and develop retail environments, pop-ups, fixtures, and immersive brand experiences
  • Create 2D/3D renderings, floor plans, elevations, and architectural layouts
  • Partner with brand, global store design, construction, and vendors to execute physical experiences
  • Ensure all spatial design solutions meet brand guidelines and functional requirements
  • Support global-to-regional adaptation of store design concepts Design 3D fixtures, displays, podiums, gondolas, and retail structures
  • Create CAD drawings, technical schematics, and production-ready documents Collaborate with engineering, fabrication, and VM teams
  • Ensure feasibility, durability, material accuracy, and cost considerations Produce photorealistic 3D renderings and prototypes
  • Develop planograms, on-counter layouts, window displays, and in-store merchandising Execute seasonal updates, product placement strategies, and display guidelines
  • Collaborate with store design, creative, and retail teams on rollouts Manage vendor kits, props, signage, and merchandising assets
  • Conduct field visits or coordinate with markets for installation accuracy
  • Manage store design calendars, vendor contracts, and production timelines
  • Coordinate construction, fabrication, installation, and rollout logistics
  • Ensure compliance with budgets, brand standards, and regulatory requirements Liaise with global/regional store design teams, procurement, and suppliers
  • Track deliverables and solve in-market issues during rollout

Additional Qualifications (if relevant)

  • Background in managing execution of store design programs & vendors.
  • Experienced in designing merchandising displays, planograms, store visuals.