Designer

About the role

We inspire purpose-filled living that brings beauty and quality to the modern home. Associates across our business drive results, innovate, and inspire. Join us to be part of a storied brand over 60 years in the making.

Responsibilities

• 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

Requirements

• 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

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid driver's license

Skills

• Basic design functions including spatial planning, fabric selection, lighting, interior design styles
• Excellent, effective, and timely communication skills
• Strong affinity for technology (2D and 3D tools, Google suite, video conferencing)
• Ability to stay up to date on current design trends

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision
• Life insurance and Disability
• Retailer’s Choice 401(k) plan
• Paid time off, wellness time and volunteer time
• Mercandise discount and EAP resources
• Tuition Reimbursement

Pay

Starting Rate: $16.90 - $36.00
Pay ranges will be adjusted upward as needed to comply with applicable state and local law. In addition to your salary, based on your role, associates may be eligible for other compensation including bonuses, sales incentives, and long term incentives.

Schedule

Full-time

Contact

To apply, please visit https://jobs.crateandbarrel.com

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Company is an equal opportunity employer; applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital, parental, veteran or military status, unfavorable military discharge, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

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