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They are responsible for designing, building and installing visual and structural displays to ... Artistic background with experience or interest in horticulture, woodworking and container planting

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How much do visual display artist jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 4, 2026, the average yearly pay for visual display artist in the United States is $107,828.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $88,500.00 and $152,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a visual display artist?

A Visual Display Artist designs and arranges eye-catching displays in retail stores, showrooms, or exhibitions to attract customers and enhance brand identity. They use color, lighting, props, and signage to create engaging visual presentations. Their work involves collaboration with store managers, marketing teams, and merchandisers to align displays with sales goals and seasonal themes. Strong creativity, an eye for design, and attention to detail are essential skills for this role.

How do you become a visual display artist?

To become a visual display artist, individuals typically need a background in art, design, or a related field, often obtained through a degree or certification. Gaining experience with design software like Adobe Creative Suite and developing a strong portfolio are essential, along with understanding retail environments and visual merchandising principles.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the visual display artist position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Visual Display Artist, you need a solid background in design principles, color theory, and spatial arrangement, often supported by a degree in visual arts, design, or a related field. Proficiency with design software such as Adobe Creative Suite, 3D rendering tools, and knowledge of materials and merchandising systems is highly valuable. Creativity, attention to detail, strong communication, and the ability to collaborate within teams are standout soft skills. These abilities ensure engaging, on-brand displays that attract customers and effectively support visual merchandising goals.

What does a typical day look like for a visual display artist?

A typical day for a Visual Display Artist involves conceptualizing, designing, and installing eye-catching displays in retail or exhibition spaces. You may start by collaborating with store managers or marketing teams to understand promotional themes, then move on to sourcing materials, sketching layouts, and arranging merchandise or props creatively. The job often combines hands-on installation work with digital design and requires attention to tight deadlines and changing priorities. Successful Visual Display Artists regularly coordinate with sales staff, receive feedback, and update displays to ensure they remain fresh, relevant, and on-brand.

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Infographic showing various Visual Display Artist job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 78% Full Time, 18% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $107,828 per year, or $51.8 per hour.

Terrain Display Artist

Terrain

Doylestown, PA

$22/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 15 days ago


Job description

Location

This position is located at 2100 Lower State Rd, Doylestown, Pennsylvania, 18901 United States

Role Summary

In collaboration with the Visual Manager, a Display Artist creates an emotionally engaging environment through visual artistry.  They are responsible for designing, building and installing visual and structural displays to support seasonal themes indoors and outdoors.

To be considered for this role, you must attach a portfolio or examples of your work.

Role Responsibilities

Customer Experience

  • Collaborates with the leadership team in cultivating Terrain's four promises: to welcome, to inspire, to inform and to appreciate our customer
  • Partners with the visual team on the creation of an engaging visual experience that appeals to the customer that is representative of current home decor and gardening design
  • Engages the customer through display work on the sales floor; drives community connection through supporting display needed in workshops and events

Leadership + Team Management

  • Mentors the team through training visual expectations, operational standards, and materials/tool management
  • Contributes to store meetings by sharing inspiration, new ideas, and pertinent brand visual information with the team
  • Takes initiative with each project to grow display experience and elevate craft; supports in the identification and training of future display talent

Visual + Business Operations

  • Collaborates in the display planning process through sharing of inspiration, idea generation, and sketching; prioritizes projects and monitors progress with timelines while staying within visual budget
  • Applies seasonal direction and inspiration provided by the Home Office to meet the unique needs of the store; establishes signage and fixtures that uphold presentation standards Display
  • Executes and maintains plant life for all interior and exterior displays; prioritizes cleanliness and organization of all display areas to ensure customer and employee safety
  • Drives sales and profitability through impactful designs that are product focused; contributes to loss prevention initiatives ensuring all merchandise used for display is properly handled and accounted for

Communication + Relationships

  • Contributes to an inclusive work environment by actively listening to others and seeking different perspectives
  • Builds and maintains productive partnerships with members of the team, contributing to a culture of strong communication and teamwork; is open and responsive to feedback
  • Checks in with leadership to maintain communication and teamwork on completing store objectives; demonstrates adaptability by redirecting priorities as needed
Role Qualifications
  • Terrain brand fan
  • Artistic background with experience or interest in horticulture, woodworking and container planting
  • Ability to create and install two-dimensional and three-dimensional work
  • High-level of craftsmanship with working knowledge of power tools
  • Ability to consistently work early morning weekday shifts
The Perks

URBN offers comprehensive Perks & Benefits to employees. Availability and eligibility to specific benefits may be subject to your location and employment status. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, PTO, generous employee discounts, retirement savings and much more! For additional information visit https://www.urbn.com/work-with-us/stores

Pay RangeStarting from USD $22.00/Hr.Employment Type: FULL_TIME