Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers
Every task in this role, whether it passes the census's structural hand-over screen, which models pass it, and why. It is a screen, not a claim about what AI can do: a task can pass and still be beyond the systems of the day. The stricter and looser rules re-vote every task, and small differences between roles are noise.
Passes the screen · 1 of 24 tasks
Use computers to produce signage.
quick to check, an existing check settles it, and a mistake is cheap · 3.7% of the role's time · $274M · passed by Claude Sonnet, Gemini 3.1 Pro · the models disagreed
Does not pass
Plan commercial displays to entice and appeal to customers.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 8.1% of the role's time · $606M
Place prices or descriptive signs on backdrops, fixtures, merchandise, or floor.
physical work, outside the screen · 7.6% of the role's time · $569M
Consult with store managers, buyers, sales associates, housekeeping staff, or engineering staff to determine appropriate placement of displays or products.
reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 6.8% of the role's time · $511M · waiting on a check
Change or rotate window displays, interior display areas, or signage to reflect changes in inventory or promotion.
physical work, outside the screen · 6.6% of the role's time · $493M
Arrange properties, furniture, merchandise, backdrops, or other accessories, as shown in prepared sketches.
physical work, outside the screen · 5.5% of the role's time · $414M
Dress mannequins for displays.
physical work, outside the screen · 5.3% of the role's time · $398M
Develop ideas or plans for merchandise displays or window decorations.
reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 4.8% of the role's time · $362M · waiting on a check
Select themes, lighting, colors, or props to be used.
reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 4.6% of the role's time · $342M · waiting on a check
Maintain props, products, or mannequins, inspecting them for imperfections, doing touch-ups, cleaning up after customers, or applying preservative coatings as necessary.
physical work, outside the screen · 4.4% of the role's time · $334M
Assemble or set up displays, furniture, or products in store space, using colors, lights, pictures, or other accessories to display the product.
physical work, outside the screen · 4.4% of the role's time · $328M
Take photographs of displays or signage.
physical work, outside the screen · 4.3% of the role's time · $323M
Store, pack, and maintain inventory records of props, products, or display items.
physical work, outside the screen · 4.3% of the role's time · $322M
Consult with advertising or sales staff to determine type of merchandise to be featured and time and place for each display.
reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 4.1% of the role's time · $308M · waiting on a check
Collaborate with others to obtain products or other display items.
physical work, outside the screen · 3.9% of the role's time · $291M
Supervise or train staff members on daily tasks, such as visual merchandising.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 3.8% of the role's time · $285M
Install booths, exhibits, displays, carpets, or drapes, as guided by floor plan of building or specifications.
physical work, outside the screen · 3.7% of the role's time · $279M
Construct or assemble displays or display components from fabric, glass, paper, or plastic, using hand tools or woodworking power tools, according to specifications.
physical work, outside the screen · 3.3% of the role's time · $247M
Instruct sales staff in color coordination of clothing racks or counter displays.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 3.0% of the role's time · $226M
Obtain plans from display designers or display managers and discuss their implementation with clients or supervisors.
reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 2.9% of the role's time · $220M · waiting on a check
Prepare sketches, floor plans, or models of proposed displays.
physical work, outside the screen · 1.5% of the role's time · $112M
Install decorations, such as flags, banners, festive lights, or bunting on or in building, street, exhibit hall, or booth.
physical work, outside the screen · 1.5% of the role's time · $111M
Attend training sessions or corporate planning meetings to obtain new ideas for product launches.
reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 1.1% of the role's time · $82.7M
Cut out designs on cardboard, hardboard, or plywood, according to motif of event.
physical work, outside the screen · 1.0% of the role's time · $73.2M
Where this role works
| Industry | Workers | Wage bill | Passes the screen | All three pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods (4244 and 4248 only) | 48,800 | $2.1B | $75.7M | $0 |
| Building Material and Supplies Dealers | 41,200 | $1.6B | $59.3M | $0 |
| General Merchandise Retailers | 20,690 | $788M | $28.8M | $0 |
| Advertising, Public Relations, and Related Services | 14,260 | $535M | $19.5M | $0 |
| Beverage Manufacturing | 9430 | $382M | $14.0M | $0 |
| Other Support Services | 10,320 | $334M | $12.2M | $0 |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises | 4570 | $274M | $10.0M | $0 |
| Clothing and Clothing Accessories Retailers | 4960 | $227M | $8.3M | $0 |
| Furniture and Home Furnishings Retailers | 5070 | $227M | $8.3M | $0 |
| Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods (4241, 4247, and 4249 only) | 5180 | $193M | $7.1M | $0 |