Art Department Member (Department Store)
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Professional Occupations in Legal, Business, Cultural and Artistic Fields
- Middle : Designers
- Minor : Other Designers
Summary
A job in the art department of a department store responsible for planning, creating, and installing sales floor displays, decorations, POP production, etc., contributing to customer attraction and sales promotion.
Description
Department store art department members plan, create, install, and manage displays and decorations in department store sales areas. They handle show window presentations according to seasons and events, in-store decorations, design and production of POPs and posters, fixture layout adjustments, etc., and collaborate with manufacturers, designers, and sales departments on budget management, schedule adjustments, and construction management. In addition to artistic sensibility, an understanding of store operations and sales strategies is required.
Future Outlook
Due to the progress of e-commerce and the increase in online sales, demand for traditional store displays is flat or declining. On the other hand, from the perspective of experiential sales floor creation and brand image enhancement, the need for VMD (Visual Merchandising) experts remains high.
Personality Traits
Can respond flexibly / Excellent aesthetic sense / Has cooperativeness / Has curiosity or inquisitiveness
Work Style
Contract Employee / Flex Time System / Part-time / Store Resident
Career Path
Art Department Member → Visual Merchandiser → Store Display Coordinator → Supervisor (MD/VMD) → Freelance Display Designer
Required Skills
Design software (Adobe) / Fixture Setup / Modeling techniques / POP Creation
Recommended Skills
3D modeling software / Color certification / Display design / Woodworking and metalworking
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because details in decorations and color adjustments affect customer impressions. |
| Creativity & Ideation | Because original ideas are needed for attractive sales floor presentations. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because physical strength may be needed for fixture installation and decoration work. |
| Planning & Organization | Because planning abilities are required for construction schedules, budget management, etc. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Because sensibility and expressiveness are emphasized more than advanced analysis. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Numerical understanding is needed for budget management, etc., but advanced calculations are few. |
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