Visual Merchandising Competition

This competition is not running in 2023

However, we will continue our strong relationship with our Competition Organising Partner, North Warwickshire and South Leicestershire College, an innovative and high performing college, to inspire the next generation of visual merchandisers to develop their skills to the highest standard and encourage more people into careers in the sector.

Overview

A Visual Merchandiser is responsible for designing the window displays for a store, as well as ensuring that the interior of the store is laid out accurately so that the customer can navigate the store easily.

The competition has been designed to reflect the practical skill set a visual merchandiser must employ, encompasses styling product, decal use, painting, prop-making, graphics, and lighting. Within the competition, all these components must be implemented together to produce a balanced and eye-catching display. Attention to detail and neatness in execution is also of paramount importance.

The skills you need to demonstrate

Creativity
Time management
Organisational skills
Attention to detail
Analytical skills
Presentation skills
IT skills
Leadership

Entry criteria

This is an individual competition
There is no limit to the number of competitors permitted to enter this competition per organisation.
Competitors must be familiar with core competencies but not have more than 2 years’ in industry and have been studying for a Level 3 during the academic year of registration.
Candidates currently in education should have successfully completed at least one year of a relevant qualification in: Visual merchandising, retail, fashion, branding or creative, practical art course.