Designer
Crate & Barrel · Richmond, VA · 4 wk ago
Art & Creative$16–$36/hrPart-time
Achieve Purpose
We inspire purpose-filled living that brings beauty and quality to the modern home. Associates across our business drive results, innovate, and inspire.
A Day in the Life
- Drive sales and a differentiated experience by providing enriching customer interactions, and providing elevated design offerings in the store, in-home and virtually with customers
- Create elevated designs for customers using the preferred design tools to create moodboards, 2D & 3D floor plans, product lists and customer presentations
- Lead design consultations in person (in-store or in-home) or via email, phone and virtual
- Deliver projects in a timely manner and within determined timelines
- Possess a clear understanding of the brand aesthetics and merchandising strategy by channel; Store, E-Commerce, Catalog
- Ensure full understanding and awareness of all product information, including characteristics, care information and staying informed with the competition and industry trends
- Deliver individual sales, KPI and service goals, productivity standards, and engage customers on the sales floor by demonstrating our selling skills
- Actively listen to the customer to identify which products will best meet their needs and communicate company loyalty services. (e.g. designer rewards, Design Trade Program, credit card etc)
- Support and model excellent service by exhibiting a positive attitude and enthusiasm ensuring all customers are provided gracious, quick, and efficient service
- Support store training and educating on design services, to drive a clear understanding of design services and offerings
- Develop new and lasting relationships with customers through networking and clienteling
- Understanding of basic design functions including spatial planning, fabric selection, lighting, interior design styles
- Excellent, effective, and timely communication skills and the ability to translate the brand vision and the customers wants/needs
- Strong affinity for technology (2D and 3D tools, Google suite, video conferencing) and proficient in floor planning
- Ability to stay up to date on current design trends
- Ability to be an agent of change and shift quickly as our business evolves
Qualifications
- Understanding of basic design functions including spatial planning, fabric selection, lighting, interior design styles
- Excellent, effective, and timely communication skills and the ability to translate the brand vision of CB2 and the customers wants/needs
- Strong affinity for technology (2D and 3D tools, Google suite, video conferencing) and proficient in floor planning
- Ability to stay up to date on current design trends
- Proven track record of building long-lasting relationships with customers
- 1+ years of relevant experience in Furniture Sales/ Home Decor Design or retail/ customer service experience
- Experience working one on one with clients and recommending solutions
- Proficient in Google platforms, virtual communication, design tool experience preferred
Benefits
- Medical/Dental/Vision
- Life insurance and Disability
- Retailer 401(k) match
- Paid time off, wellness time and volunteer time
- Merchandise discount and EAP resources
- Tuition Reimbursement
Pay
$16.00 - $36.00
Schedule
Not specified