Design/Trend Specialist

About the role

The Trend & Design Associate supports the National Marketing Department by designing and executing planograms for bi-annual refreshes and new showroom locations, ensuring optimal product placement and customer engagement. They also collaborate cross-functionally with key stakeholders to successfully open new branch showrooms, work with the graphics team and external vendors to produce graphics and marketing materials, and coordinate with the board production team.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute planograms for bi-annual refreshes and new showroom locations
• Create or update existing floorplans using Google SketchUp, adhering to brand standards and enhancing the customer experience
• Read and adjust architectural floorplans as needed
• Strategically develop showroom category plans by determining spatial planning and product placement
• Absolutely ensure accurate and timely completion of showroom deliverables while meeting established objectives
• Collaborate cross-functionally with key stakeholders to successfully open new branch showrooms
• Work with the graphics team and external vendors to quote and coordinate production of graphics and marketing materials
• Act as the main point of contact for assigned branch showrooms, monitor and upkeep
• Coordinate with the board production team by providing necessary specifications for the board production process
• Occasionally travel to out-of-state branch locations

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field such as Interior Design, Architecture, Marketing, or a comparable discipline
• Relevant professional experience as an Interior Designer, Space Planner, or Retail Designer
• Project management experience, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet demanding deadlines
• Experience in visual merchandising, including the development of planograms and showroom layouts
• Proficiency in planogram software
• Proficiency in 3D visualization and 3D modeling
• Working knowledge of Google SketchUp
• Experience with Adobe Creative Cloud applications
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
• Strong organizational skills with a high level of attention to detail
• Proven problem-solving skills

Qualifications

• Clear understanding that this is a full-time, in-office corporate position and not a retail or customer-facing role

Skills

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong organizational and time management skills

Benefits

• Referral, Holiday, and Annual Bonuses
• Annual pay increases
• Paid Time Off
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Company-paid Short Term and Long Term disability
• Company-paid Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Traditional and Roth 401(k) plans with company matching contributions
• Charitable donation matching programs
• Free, company-sponsored 1-on-1 tutoring for children/dependents of MSI employees in grades k-12, including free tutoring for SAT and ACT tests

Pay

This hourly, non-exempt position pays from $20 to $23 per hour, with overtime compensated at 1.5 times the base rate. New hires usually earn between $49,400 and $56,800 annually, or more, depending on experience, overtime hours, and bonuses.

Schedule

Work Hours: Monday to Friday from 08:30 AM to 05:00 PM

About MSI

Founded in 1975, MSI is a leading supplier of flooring tile, countertops, wall and backsplash tile and hardscaping surfaces products in North America. Headquartered in Orange, California, MSI also maintains over 50 state-of-the-art showroom and distribution centers across the U.S. and Canada. MSI's product line includes an extensive offering of Granite, Quartz, Porcelain, Luxury Vinyl flooring, Slate, Marble, Travertine, Sandstone, Limestone, Quartzite, onyx, stacked stone and pavers imported from over 36 countries on six continents. Over the years, MSI has been the recipient of many prestigious awards including: Top 5 fastest growing companies - OC Business Journal Supplier Diversity Award - Home Depot #1 Flooring Distributor multiple years in a row - Floor Covering Weekly Top Workplaces Award winner multiple times - Top Workplaces MSI Founder named the Entrepreneur of the Year - Ernst and Young MSI is an equal opportunity employer that celebrates diversity and fosters inclusion and belonging for all employees. We provide a work environment that allows all employees to do their best work, free from all forms of discrimination. No employee or applicant will be discriminated against on the basis of race, ethnicity, age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, citizenship status, military status, religion, disability status, or any other legally protected group. MSI provides reasonable accommodations for all employees and applicants. If you believe you require an accommodation, please speak with your recruiter or a member of our HR team.