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Visual Merchandiser Window Display Jobs in California

NBCUniversal

Visual Merchandiser

Universal City, CA · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Preserve the integrity of all displays in Retail venues to maintain USH visual merchandising standards. Maintain and monitor the appearance/integrity of all fixtures, displays, and props as it ...

Stoneledge Furniture, LLC

Store Visual Merchandiser

Kenwood, CA

$21 - $24/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Purpose at Ashley The Visual role creates visually engaging store displays, interior layouts, and ... Implement a visual merchandising strategy that helps achieve the Companys sales volume and ...

Stoneledge Furniture, LLC

Store Visual Merchandiser

Fulton, CA

$21 - $24/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Purpose at Ashley The Visual role creates visually engaging store displays, interior layouts, and ... Implement a visual merchandising strategy that helps achieve the Company's sales volume and ...

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How much do visual merchandiser window display jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 17, 2026, the average hourly pay for visual merchandiser window display in California is $21.30, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.23 and $24.42 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a visual merchandiser window display?

Visual Merchandiser Window Display jobs involve designing and arranging window displays to attract customers and showcase a store’s products in the most appealing way. These professionals use creativity, market trends, and brand guidelines to create eye-catching displays that enhance the store’s image and drive sales. They often collaborate with store managers, marketing teams, and other merchandisers to ensure the displays are both visually appealing and strategically effective. The job typically includes tasks such as planning themes, sourcing materials, and setting up or changing displays regularly.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a visual merchandiser window display?

To thrive as a Visual Merchandiser Window Display, you need a strong sense of design, creativity, and an understanding of branding and retail trends, often supported by a background in visual merchandising, design, or a related field. Familiarity with design software (like Adobe Creative Suite), merchandising planning tools, and sometimes basic carpentry or lighting equipment is typically required. Attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to communicate ideas effectively help someone stand out in this role. These abilities are crucial for creating visually compelling displays that attract customers, enhance brand identity, and drive retail sales.

What are some common challenges visual merchandisers face when creating window displays, and how can they overcome them?

Visual Merchandisers often contend with challenges such as limited space, tight deadlines, and the need to align creative concepts with brand guidelines and seasonal promotions. Balancing aesthetic appeal with practical considerations, like product accessibility and security, is also key. Successful merchandisers overcome these hurdles by planning layouts in advance, collaborating closely with store managers and marketing teams, and staying adaptable to last-minute changes. Strong communication and organizational skills, along with ongoing trend research, help ensure impactful and effective window displays.

What is the difference between Visual Merchandiser Window Display vs Visual Merchandiser Interior?

AspectVisual Merchandiser Window DisplayVisual Merchandiser Interior
Primary FocusCreating attractive window displays to attract customersDesigning in-store displays and layouts to enhance shopping experience
Work EnvironmentOutside storefronts, public viewInside retail stores, sales floors
Skills & CertificationsDesign, creativity, knowledge of display techniquesDesign, spatial awareness, visual presentation skills
Employer & Industry UsageRetail stores, shopping centers, boutiquesDepartment stores, specialty shops, retail chains

While both roles involve visual presentation skills, the Visual Merchandiser Window Display focuses on creating eye-catching displays outside the store to draw customers in. In contrast, the Visual Merchandiser Interior concentrates on interior store layouts and displays to enhance the shopping experience and increase sales.

Do visual merchandisers get paid well?

Visual merchandisers typically earn a median annual salary that varies by experience and location, with entry-level positions paying around $25,000 to $35,000 and experienced professionals earning $50,000 or more. Factors such as skill in design, creativity, and familiarity with display tools can influence compensation, and some may receive bonuses or commissions based on sales performance.

How do I get into visual merchandiser window display?

To become a visual merchandiser specializing in window displays, gain experience in retail or design, develop skills in graphic design and visual presentation, and build a portfolio of your work. Many employers prefer candidates with a background in fashion, interior design, or visual arts, and some may require knowledge of display tools and techniques. Entry often involves starting in retail or assistant roles and advancing through experience and creativity.

How much do visual merchandisers get paid?

The average salary for a visual merchandiser ranges from $25,000 to $50,000 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer. Entry-level positions typically start around $20,000, while experienced professionals or those in high-cost areas can earn over $60,000. Compensation may also include bonuses or benefits based on performance and store size.

What cities in California are hiring for Visual Merchandiser Window Display jobs?

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Infographic showing various Visual Merchandiser Window Display job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $44,312 per year, or $21.3 per hour.

Retail Visual Merchandiser, Bakersfield Valley Plaza - Part Time

Macy's

Bakersfield, CA • On-site

$17.60 - $26.03/hr

Part-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Posted 27 days ago

Macy's rating

6.2

Company rating: 6.2 out of 10

Based on 859 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

8th of 21 rated department stores

Job description


Be part of an amazing story.
Macy's is more than just a store. We're a story. One that's captured the hearts and minds of America for more than 160 years. A story about innovations and traditions...about inspiring stores and irresistible products...about the excitement of the Macy's 4th of July Fireworks, and the wonder of the Thanksgiving Day Parade. We've been part of memorable moments and milestones for countless customers and colleagues. Those stories are part of what makes this such a special place to work.
Job Summary
The Visual Merchandiser uses creativity and a strong sense of style to design and maintain displays that enhance the shopping experience and highlight key products. This role focuses on seasonal trends, three-dimensional props, vinyl graphics, and in-store events to bring brand concepts to life. You need a good eye for design, knowledge of fashion and visual presentation, and the ability to work with tools and materials safely.
Above all, you're passionate about creating inspiring store experiences that attract customers and drive sales.
How our Visual Merchandisers spend their day...
  • Our colleaguesbegin each day energized and ready to make an impact. They take pride in their role, greet teammates with a positive attitude, and help ensure the sales floor is visually inspiring, well-organized, and ready to welcome customers. Before diving in, they review store priorities, assess product placement, and stay informed on new arrivals, top sellers, and current trends-so every display is purposeful, on-brand, and drives customer engagement and sales with confidence.
  • On the floor, they focus on the customer-offering a warm welcome, making eye contact, and creating friendly, personal conversations to create customer relationships to bring the customers back.
  • Throughout the day, they maintain a shoppable space by ensuring the store remains visually compelling and easy to shop by refreshing displays, updating signage and pricing, and supporting merchandise moves to reflect current priorities and trends.
  • We believe service starts with each other-supporting one another with honesty, care, and collaboration so we can better serve our customers and communities.
  • And we know that excellence is a journey-we strive to improve every day, take pride in our work, achieve sales goals and learn from each other to deliver individual and store results.

Full-time colleagues are typically scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week, while part-time colleagues are typically scheduled 12-24 hours per week. All schedules contain weekend shifts as part of the requirements. Hours are dependent on business needs and colleague availability. Information regarding hours per week needed for benefit eligibility purposes can be found here.
Who You Are and What You Will Do
  • Flexible availability, including days, evenings, weekends and holidays with regular, dependable attendance and punctuality.
  • Must be able to (1) understand and communicate effectively with customers, co-workers, and supervisors, and (2) read and understand employment policies, visual and merchandising directives and safety rules/procedures in English
  • Able to creatively execute all visual merchandising projects in assigned departments on a monthly, quarterly, and seasonal basis.
  • Able to create and inspire customer purchases through innovative and exciting visual presentation and product merchandising including mannequin styling and composition, window displays, fashion trend statements, fixture placement, wall formatting, product placement and visual collateral usage.
  • Ability to create compelling fashion presentations by styling merchandise from the sales floor, inspiring customers to purchase. Demonstrates strong knowledge of current fashion trends while upholding Macy's visual merchandising standards
  • Install promotional and event collateral, including vinyl graphics, wall signage, and prop displays, in line with the company's marketing calendar and direction.
  • Construct and install three-dimensional elements using hand/power tools such as drills, saws, hammers, screwdrivers, staple guns, ladders, spray paint, and knives.
  • Demonstrate resourcefulness by adding creative details and enhancements that reflect Macy's style while staying within visual direction.
  • Support merchandise moves and maintains the floor throughout the day by updating visual signage and keeping displays recovered.
  • Collaborate and communicate with store leadership and cross-functional teams to ensure alignment on priorities and initiatives.

Essential Physical Requirements You Will Perform
  • This position requires talking, lifting, constant moving, standing, and reaching with arms and hands.
  • Standing for at least two consecutive hours, lifting at least 50lbs, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and climbing ladders, reaching, including above eye level.
  • Requires close vision, color vision, depth perception, and focus adjustment
  • Frequent use of computers and other technology, necessary to perform job functions, including handheld equipment, cash register and ability to process register transactions.

What We Can Offer You
Join a team where work is as rewarding as it is fun! We offer a dynamic, inclusive environment with competitive pay and benefits. Enjoy comprehensive health and wellness coverage and a 401(k) match to invest in your future. Prioritize your well-being with paid time off and eight paid holidays. Grow your career with continuous learning and leadership development. Plus, build community by joining one of our Colleague Resource Groups and make a difference through our volunteer opportunities.
Some additional benefits we offer include:
  • Merchandise discounts
  • Performance-based incentives
  • Annual merit review
  • Employee Assistance Program with mental health counseling and legal/financial advice

Access the full menu of benefits offerings here.
About Us
This is a great time to join Macy's! Whether you're helping a customer find the perfect gift, streamlining operations in one of our distribution centers, enhancing our online shopping experience, buying in-style and on-trend merchandise to outfit our customers, or designing a balloon for the Thanksgiving Day Parade, we offer unique opportunities to be part of some of the most memorable moments in people's lives.
Join us and help write the next chapter in our story - Apply Today!
This job description is not all-inclusive and may not apply to colleagues covered by a collective bargaining agreement. Macy's Inc. reserves the right to amend this job description at any time. Macy's Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment.
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Macy's is proudly America's Department Store. There's a reason we've been around for 160 years. Customers come to us for fashion, value and celebration. Macy's is also known for giving back to our communities. The magic of Macy's ultimately comes alive in our stores, and our store colleagues are the ones making it happen. They provide outstanding customer service, create a memorable shopping experience, and drive sales results.

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New York, NY, US

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