Graphic Designer vs Visual Merchandiser

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Pay

Graphic Designer

$85,000 typical, a year

Most Graphic Designers earn $68,300 to $110,000 a year.

From 583 postings that list pay

1,605 open jobs now

Graphic Designer salaries Graphic Designer jobs

Visual Merchandiser

$47,900 typical, a year

Most Visual Merchandisers earn $43,700 to $57,900 a year.

From 209 postings that list pay

610 open jobs now

Visual Merchandiser salaries Visual Merchandiser jobs

Graphic Designers typically earn about $37,100 more a year than Visual Merchandisers.

What each one does

Graphic Designer

  • Create and produce visual designs for print and digital marketing materials.
  • Design graphics for websites, social media, and online advertising.
  • Develop creative concepts and layouts for various campaigns and projects.
  • Collaborate with team members and stakeholders to meet project goals.
  • Ensure all designs align with brand guidelines and visual standards.
  • Prepare files and assets for production and technical requirements.

Summed up from 30 job postings

Visual Merchandiser

  • Create and maintain visual displays and merchandise presentations for the store.
  • Install and remove window displays and promotional materials according to guidelines.
  • Partner with store management to plan store layouts and merchandise flow.
  • Ensure merchandise is properly stocked, organized, and visible on the sales floor.
  • Update and style mannequins and fixtures to reflect current fashion trends.
  • Follow and implement visual merchandising standards and company directives.

Summed up from 30 job postings

Skills employers ask for

Graphic Designer

Asked for in both

  • Adobe Photoshop 5 in 10 postings

More common in Graphic Designer postings

  • Graphic Design 6 in 10 postings
  • Adobe Illustrator 5 in 10 postings
  • Typography 5 in 10 postings
  • InDesign 5 in 10 postings
  • Figma 3 in 10 postings
  • Graphic Design Degree 3 in 10 postings
  • Adobe Creative Suite 2 in 10 postings
  • Adobe After Effects 2 in 10 postings
  • Motion Design 2 in 10 postings

Visual Merchandiser

Asked for in both

  • Adobe Photoshop 1 in 15 postings

More common in Visual Merchandiser postings

  • Merchandising 7 in 10 postings
  • Customer Service 2 in 10 postings
  • Inventory Management 2 in 10 postings
  • Mannequin Styling 2 in 10 postings
  • Microsoft Office 1 in 10 postings
  • Special Projects 1 in 10 postings
  • Microsoft Excel 1 in 10 postings
  • Microsoft PowerPoint 1 in 15 postings
  • Product Knowledge 1 in 15 postings

Out of each role's current postings.

Open jobs

Graphic Designer

  • $54,060 - $86,400/yrstated Penn State University Park Hybrid
    Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft WordMicrosoft PowerPointAdobe PhotoshopAdobe Illustrator +9
    Mid level · 2+ yrs exp 16 hours ago
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  • Designer

    Green Bay Packaging
    Pay not stated Archbold, OH Onsite
    Adobe PhotoshopAdobe IllustratorPrototypingAdobe Creative SuiteProduct Design
    Mid level · 3-4 yrs exp 1 day ago
    Apply
  • Graphic Designer

    Fastsigns Careers
    Pay not stated Bellevue, WA, US
    MidjourneyChatGPTGraphic Design
    2 days ago
    Apply

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