text: could i still become a visual merchandiser? i have zero work experience, but im about to go to college to be a visual merchandiser... is this going to be possible for me!?!??! just curious xd yes. my sister works in the fashion industry, and was a visual merchandiser before owning her own shop.  i'd advise you to approach companies and offer to do merchandising for them for free or ask if you can shadow a merchandiser to start with, to build up your experience. carity shops would be a good place to build up experience.  also, don't be frightened or think its beneath you to get a saturday job in a clothes shop as a sales assitant, and ask if you can work with the merchandiser when they come round. all experince will be useful ultimately.