Life of a Visual Merchandiser: The Basics | MISSMARIYAXO

[@vickihare3965]

So this video was made 2 years ago, are you still working for the same company? / Where are you at now with your career??

[@sweetpapayasourpeach]

Love this video! It's really well done, straight to the point, sincere and enjoyable! Visual merchandising is something I would love to do, and thanks to this video I have a better idea what I'm getting myself into. You mentioned something about creating an atmosphere for when a customer walks in, are in charge of scents and music too?

[@cadianmaitland267]

You gave me the go ahead footstep i have been searching for along time. People tells me all the time to go to school for fashion cause i love it so much and do a good job dressing myself. I really want this. Thanks a million.

[@iamaliciashonta]

Love it...just started working for Macy's as a Retail Visual Merchandiser, I started at White House Black Market as Lead Visual and had an awesome mentor, the experience made me apply for my most recent position at Macy's and I was hired on the spot, I love it and thanks for being so honest and direct. Good Job and Keep up the good work.

[@Kaylanotkela]

CHLOE JAMES please email me I have some question if you don't [e-mail]

[@ajdazagar5398]

Do you have a budget for every project? Lets say for the rugs and small tables or chairs and stuff? Who buys the stuff and where do they go when you don't need them anymore? I really do wanna know how this works behind the scenes.

[@cooldude1230]

I was a self taught visual merchandiser through work experience without school.. kudos to you for sticking with school and getting those degrees! 👏🏼 I have the same job you did right now and make more than $25 an hour. I’m blessed

[@RanaStylein]

I love the video as I am planning to work as a visual merchandiser soon .. thank you so much

[@MsMmm18]

I love your video! this is what i am thinking about now, Visual Merchandiser! searching on videos and courses. I work in the retail for few years as a sales assistant, building my knowledge, asking a lot of questions and now i am pretty sure VM is the job role i would love to have. your video was very helpful inspiring me to try as hard as i need to get into it :)

[@missmariyaxo]

Thanks for watching xo

[@BryWilliams]

This is very helpful. I am a fashion student and am really interested in doing visuals. I have an interview at Macy's on Monday.

[@inbetweenbranches7659]

I'm the Visual Merchandiser at an Elder Beerman and I can say that everything she's described is about the same for me at my job. Great introduction!

[@cartelea5132]

Very helpful, thank you. Would be interesting to know how far you've come now on your journey.

[@phuonggiang7543]

I'm trying to learning Visual Merchandiser even it's kinda difficult to me 'cause of many reason like the company I worked doesnt want me, etc but after watching your video, i got my power back , I have to keep going on :) show them how I good at this job than anyone

[@diandrawhite6426]

this video was very helpful!!! i just love your enthusiasm and your passion for your job. I'm currently a stylist vendor for Macys special events in south/central Florida..and i must say you work for an amazing company. I love the trust they instill in us when they call us in to style shows for them. your video has really helped me a lot as I have a second interview for a visual merchandising opportunity. I'm so excited! I love creating stories through styling..its such an amazing feeling, especially when you can enhance someones style by placing them in looks they never would have tried, had I not taken them out of their comfort zone. I love your videos, and i just followed you on instagram. you will most definitely get to where you are going...and I guarantee you will be way past in love with it! :-)

[@missmariyaxo]

Diandra White Thank you for your sweet comment! This is exactly how I feel about styling and fashion as well! Good luck on your interview (: I hope it goes well!

[@millionaireboss0731]

I have realizes I love merchandising clothing and telling stories with clothes. I do this for a small clothing company now. I am currently a Store Mgr. of a junior clothing store for 8yrs. I now want to focus on Visual Merchandising only! What companies should I start to look? I absolutely need to exercise my creative side more so than I'm allowed to now.

[@kayleighakester9007]

hi there, I've worked in visual merchandising with children's wear and also children's confectionary. I'm looking to progress into this further as I'm still at the beginning. In my confectionary job my manager and area manager decided on displays to buy in and I would set it up but I'm curious as to how much power do you have in buying the stuff for the displays? Do you approach your manager with a concept and then buy in graphics and wallpaper etc or do you get it sent to you as a planogram? Can you propose what wallpaper or vinyl you want to buy for the stores display? one more question - do you take a portfolio with you on interview? I'm being advised it's just cv but I think a portfolio is needed. many thanks :)

[@missmariyaxo]

+Kayleigh Akester I would say bring a portfolio so they could really see your creative skills (: Since Macy's is such a big company, they need all of their stores to look similar so for big displays we got sent the stuff for the displays. But when we worked in individual "shops" we sometimes were able to get some of our own decor.

[@theglowsquid4267]

Yay.!! I just got a job at Forever21 as a Visual Merchandiser.. your video is helping me get prepared before I start. I am so excited to start working. I have orientation this Thursday. I believe they gave me this position because I worked at Kohl's and I helped out with graphics every now and then. Wish me the best of luck.. Thank you for sharing your experience as a Visual Merchandiser. BTW. It's amazing that you attended schooling at FIDM. That was my dream school growing up. I just don't have money to afford to go there!! Your so inspiring.!

[@theglowsquid4267]

Btw I am using my brother in laws account. My name is Anissa Whiteside :)

[@missmariyaxo]

Congrats on your new job, that's awesome! Hope everything goes well (:

[@yadiraramos6218]

I go to Fidm ritenow! It's so nice to see a fellow graduate in the field! congrats! :) which Macy's are you at?

[@sarahbarden7804]

I've been working in retail for awhile now and like Jennifer below I realized my favorite tasks were putting together the displays. I don't have much money since I already went to a few years of college and am paying back loans (alas, no degree to speak of), but I found out SNHU does online courses for fashion merchandising, which includes marketing, graphic design, and business classes too! I can't afford to move to NYC for FIT so I'm hoping this works out... I really love doing this and wish I could be taken seriously instead of laughed off by my coworkers for wanting to re-do the displays again. >.< Thank you so much for making this video; I immediately went to your instagram to look at more photographs for inspiration!

[@missmariyaxo]

I hope my instagram offered some good inspiration (: I will be posting more photo's daily! I would suggest just get involved in your store displays as much as possible, or volunteer at events helping with decor and be sure to take pictures of it to start building your portfolio! (:

[@missmariyaxo]

@ missmariyaxo (:

[@kittykathy3113]

I work retail I had a bad day at work someone yelled at me for not hanging a bra right. I'm studying apparel merch right now. ugh I was thinking what have I gotten myself into.. I don't like cleaning after people and doing go backs and racking up But hearing u made me feel better because although it's high maintenance I kno I love dressing mannequins and making the store look beautiful and alive.

[@kawtarfouad1591]

I agree this position is enjoyable as long as one work with positive abd motivated people

[@jasonpatricio1504]

Thanks for sharing, I just got hired for the same position and I'm beyond excited to start :)

[@annab524]

I really enjoyed this video; I was hired for a VM position and this was very informative. Thank you!

[@misterkister]

Do you still work for Macy's? I'm a visual trimmer at the Washington Square store! I take care of mens and childrens. Have been there for over 11 years.

[@crena23]

everything in this video is my job!! I vm for a department store we are in the middle of setting up a new store. it's funny because I feel like no one gets my job lol so it's good to know there's a few of us out there

[@i.4498]

this was SO helpful! Thanks for the great video :) This is my dream job.

[@missmariyaxo]

chaeri kim Awh thank you (: I hope you go for your dreams!

[@stavendaveb.bangcaya16]

Thank you for uploading this video.. Helps a lot. I just recently hired as VM and its my first day tomorrow.. Wish me luck!..

[@nicolesilva7734]

soooo hows ur life nowadays?

[@shanti6967]

If I study fashion merchandising,could I get a job as a visual merchandiser?I’m looking into schools to go to but VM is not really offered at many

[@andrefajardo6058]

Hi! Thank you for the vid! I just got the job as an Asst. Visual Merchandiser for under armour in the Phil. Helpful vid!

[@andrefajardo6058]

I am a fresh grad who took up industrial design, I think I can use well my skills especially in 3d softwares and for graphic design. Nice to know your design & fashion background. It's amazing that other related fields in design can be a Visual Merchandiser.

[@elenasavin1289]

I will start to work as a visual merchandising mens wear . Thank you Mariya

[@randommadness55]

Thanks for sharing ... great info. Im a VM manager for f21.. A lot of hard work but so much fun!

[@trishiimartinez2634]

Hey, I'm trying to get into visual merchandising now. I work at F21 & even though they did not hire me as a visual I still help out the visuals on a daily basis just to get experience on it. Other than styling I have no experience on visual, Do you think if I applied somewhere else would they want me to have experience or would they train me a little first?

[@missmariyaxo]

Hi! A lot of companies are hiring right now for season holiday visual trimmers! That would be a great way to get your foot in the door. & as for your question- it depends on the company. A lot of campaniles prefer to hire people with about 2 years experience, but some could train you first!

[@galacticaquamica9533]

Wow you have an amazing relationship with your manager

[@samatragibson3056]

Thank you for posting this video it was very informative, I just got contacted from Macy's today to interview for a full time visual merchandising position that I applied for yesterday. I am super excited, I have done visual merchandising in past jobs but I have never been a visual merchandiser, I have a degree in fashion retail and management from The Art Institute of Atlanta. I was wondering how was the interview process?

[@missmariyaxo]

Samatra Gibson You go through a basic interview process with general interview questions and then questions regarding how you work on artistic projects and how you work with on a team. I suggest bringing a portfolio or something that you can show off your creative skills. They want someone who wants to be there- so be excited!

[@rahulinme]

Great stuff Maria!...I am Rahul from Mumbai....your video has helped me prepare for my MBA exams...How do you coordinate with merchandisers during the launch of a new product? How long does it take to set up a visual merchandise plan for a new or upcoming product?

[@missmariyaxo]

Hi, thank you! We have "planning meetings" with the merchandisers' talking about what is coming up in the next few weeks and what days we will come together to work on certain projects. To set up a visual plan could take a few hours and to actually execute it could take from a couple of hours to a few days. It just depends on how big the launch is, if there needs to be a floor move, how much collateral, etc. Hope this information helps!

[@rahulinme]

Thanks Mariya. These insights are way better than bookish examples. Really appreciate your effort in sharing your knowledge.I wish you all the best in your future endeavours! Power to you girl! :-)

[@khembimaynard1036]

Hi I currently work as a customer assistant in Birmingham England but like the idea of progressing to Visual Merchendising. what would you say I need to do or do you have any tips on how to progress in that field?

[@sujaurrahman6972]

Hi,This is the very informative & learnable video.Thanks.Anyway,I am working with ALCOTT-Dhaka office as merchandiser.

[@missmariyaxo]

Sujaur Rahman Thank you for your feedback!

[@sujaurrahman6972]

But are you know me??

[@hurihianoda2099]

Wooow your awesome!!! Very inspiring. Thank you for sharing your gifted goodness Xx

[@ng-xt5xj]

have u any vacncy for asst merchandier

[@michaelroypalma]

Wow very helpful video Are you also a visual display officer?

[@missmariyaxo]

michael roy Palma I was a Visual Merchandiser for Macys for 2 years (:

[@skctennessee]

Hi, thanks for the video. Does Macys have a dress code for your visual merchandiser job?

[@missmariyaxo]

+sk c Just dark bottoms, you can wear a colored top, as long as you have something dark over it (like a cardigan or jacket). And no open toe shoes (:

[@gee87glory]

Hi Mariya! Great video. I am looking forward to learn more from you to become a visual merchandiser in the future. Cheers!

[@missmariyaxo]

Gee Glory Check out my other Visual Merch related video about interview tips!

[@gee87glory]

:)

[@SXH.]

I have a question: do you need a degree to get into visual merchandising for fashion in retail stores?

[@missmariyaxo]

Shamzy24 I am not sure about all companies, but for Macys I believe you do not.

[@elvisvargas1337]

Hi, i actually have an interview with Macy's for the exact position you have. Any suggestions? ?

[@missmariyaxo]

Elvis Vargas Be confident, be excited. & Bring some kind of creative portfolio of you have one (:

[@elvisvargas1337]

Thank you!! This is my first actual v.m interview.

[@vanjomay]

how long after you graduated from FIDM did you get your job?

[@missmariyaxo]

Just a couple of months!

[@deztiniphillips8906]

whats the diffrance between visual merchandiser and fashion merchaning fidm is my dream school but its very expansive and do you have an tips for getting accpeted and tips on how to pay iam from missouri and i have visted cali but ive never actually lived there but i love it . thank you alot is it hard to find a job

[@missmariyaxo]

+Deztini Phillips It's pretty much the same, just different wording. It is expensive, I had to get student loans which I am now paying off monthly. Just show the acceptance admins that you are really passionate about this field and show them your creativity! Also, I would look up the cost of living differences and see how affordable it would be to live in LA for you (:

[@Ashrafkhan-wf7fq]

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[@essencescott1273]

I go to school berkeley college for fashion merchandising and fashion marketing management associate degree I want be in visual merchandising

[@MrSteven2945]

very infprmative and clear ... thanks a million

[@deenurajotia9866]

Thanks dear ...

[@JenniferRobinson91]

I used to be a sales associate at TJ Maxx, and I LOVED the days they told me to change out features. Unfortunately, my full-time position now as a front end coordinator doesn't allow me out on the floor since I'm in charge of the front end. :( It was really awesome to come back to the features I made in a few hours and it was all sold. Maybe some day I can do that again as a full-time associate with TJ Maxx or somewhere else.

[@missmariyaxo]

Yeah, I love it! I enjoy doing it and time goes by FAST! Maybe you can start looking for "Visual Merchandising" jobs elsewhere to get started :)

[@JenniferRobinson91]

missmariyaxo Yeah, standing behind a register for 6+ hours isnt my thing. Haha. I've definitely thought about merchandising!! I've also given some thought to going back to school but going to somewhere crazy like the fashion Institute in NYC! Who knows. Haha

[@missmariyaxo]

***** Yeah I was a sales associate for a little while and I hated it! FIT in NY is great if you're on the east coast! FIDM is where it's at if you're near the west coast(; If you love it and passionate about it..go do it girl!!! You'll thank yourself later. Follow your dreams. There are so many visual jobs about there, you'll fit in:)

[@JenniferRobinson91]

Haha thanks! I'm just impatient when it comes to getting into a career. :P

[@pinkorangesoda]

I so want to do this! Thank you so much for this video!

[@27.srijayam-]

Thank you for sharing this video !!!! its very very useful to my professional !!!!

[@missmariyaxo]

Sri Ram I am glad it was helpful (:

[@Shekira2008]

I love your video and I have a interview with macy's tomorrow for visual merchandising thank you so much

[@goldengoodiestv2177]

Did you get the job? And if you did do you like it? I have an interview tomorrow and I'm nervous

[@Dattibbehmonster]

Great video! Very informative and helpful! I have an interview as a Visual Merchandiser on Friday - any tips from anyone? Thanks! xx

[@laurenjoens7162]

Do you still work for them? I looked you up on instagram but couldnt find ya!

[@laurenjoens7162]

+Lauren Veliz Also, i have an interview next week for visual merchandiser!

[@goldengoodiestv2177]

Did you get the job? And if so do you like it?

[@Hayleyivette]

Are you talking about the stylist that dresses people for photoshoots?

[@missmariyaxo]

+Hayley Trejo yes!

[@SheedaVision]

Omg I have a BFA in visual communications degree and I am currently working as a visual merchandiser. Are we the same person 😂

[@sweetzasmr5423]

I'm applying for job as a visual merchandiser, I too love dressing mannequins lolz

[@jayakataria1656]

Hey maria! Quite a helpful video, I must say. :) Well.. I am from India, planning to be a visual merchandiser. I hav some questions, if u could plz answer them. Is it necessary to hav a certain qualification in visual merchandising to be a visual merchandiser? Are online courses worth doing? Do they have any value? If yes, do u have any idea about such courses in V.M.? Expecting a reply soon. All the best for ur future, keep up d good work!! :) (y)

[@missmariyaxo]

Personally, I got an associates degree in Visual Communications which helped me out a lot in my job. To start out, you don't necessarily need to have certain qualifications (but it's good to know basic skills/tasks)...but you might need some to move up the ladder. I went to a fashion school called FIDM for my degree, but I do not know of any good ones aside to FIDM courses. Thanks for your question, hope this helps (:

[@jayakataria1656]

missmariyaxo thanks maria ;)

[@elenasavin1289]

Thank you

[@Aissata353]

Thank you for this video, might be next adventure

[@majesticmelloww]

How is your job going lately missmariyaxo ? :)

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[@FaisalKhan-er1tg]

I like it,

[@thomaspaul]

I made an instagram page showcasing my visual merchandising work! Follow me @thomasrpaul Let me know what you think!

[@jenniferj.williams2751]

Thank you soo much! I am #Inspired ;)

[@marielllaly8151]

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[@cadianmaitland267]

You gave me the go ahead footstep i have been searching for along time. People tells me all the time to go to school for fashion cause i love it so much and do a good job dressing myself. I really want this. Thanks a million.

[@Isaiah48964]

How much did you get hourly when you first started if you dont mind me asking?

[@paula92111]

Isaiah C go to the website glassdoor, it has wage and salary breakdowns for most jobs at most companies!

[@cadianmaitland267]

You gave me the go ahead footstep i have been searching for along time. People tells me all the time to go to school for fashion cause i love it so much and do a good job dressing myself. I really want this. Thanks a million.

[@missmariyaxo]

+Cadian Maitland I love hearing that! Best of luck to you (: