Part-Time Junior Interior Designer – Home Stager/Visual Merchandiser

About the role

Cathy Hobbs Design Recipes (CHDR) is one of the most recognized home staging brands in the U.S., consistently ranked among the Top 10 nationally and Top 5 in Manhattan. Founded by 5-time Emmy Award–winning television host, author, and HGTV Design Star finalist Cathy Hobbs, we work with top real estate agents and luxury properties throughout Manhattan and surrounding areas. Our home base is Highland Passive House, the first multi-use Passive House Certified warehouse in North America, a brand new, modern design center set on four acres surrounded by orchards in The Hudson Valley.

Responsibilities

• Conduct property walkthroughs with real estate agents to assess design and staging needs.
• Complete pick sheets and pull inventory from our curated warehouse.
• Aid in staging installations in luxury homes and short-term rentals.
• Style spaces using furniture, accessories, and artwork.
• Contribute to a fast-moving, collaborative creative team.

Requirements

• An ambitious, dependable, and organized junior stylist with a genuine passion for interior design, visual merchandising, and real estate staging.
• Someone who loves to roll up their sleeves, thrives in a fast-paced creative environment, and is eager to learn directly from top-tier professionals.
• You'll be out in the field, in the warehouse, and on staging installations.
• Live in NYC (one of the five boroughs) and can travel to The Hudson Valley 1–2 times per week (transportation provided).
• Bring strong organizational and communication skills.
• Can take direction and show initiative independently.
• Work well under pressure as part of a team.
• Have some comfort with furniture handling, accessory placement, or layout execution.
• A plus, but not required: prior experience in visual merchandising or styling, especially in home decor.

Qualifications

• Studied interior design, home products, visual merchandising, or a related field.
• Have hands-on experience that shows the same eye and instincts.

Skills

• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to take direction and show initiative independently.
• Comfort with furniture handling, accessory placement, or layout execution.
• Prior experience in visual merchandising or styling, especially in home decor.

Benefits

• Transportation provided for travel to The Hudson Valley 1–2 times per week.

Pay

Commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Part-time, entry-level position.

Benefits

• Professional development opportunities.
• Collaborative work environment with top-tier professionals.
• Opportunities to lead walkthroughs, pull inventory, assist on installs, and learn from one of the most respected staging teams in the country.

How to Apply

A cover letter is required. Tell us why you're excited about staging and design and what you'd bring to the team. Applications without a cover letter won't be reviewed, we read every cover letter we receive, and it's the best way to stand out.

Learn more at www.cathyhobbs.com.

About Cathy Hobbs Design Recipes

Cathy Hobbs Design Recipes is one of the premiere staging companies serving the Tri-State Area. CHDR maintains an expansive warehouse, which includes a curated collection of furniture, artwork, chandeliers, accessories, and drapery. Cathy Hobbs Design Recipes is consistently ranked among the Top 10 Home Staging Companies in The United States and among the Top 5 in Manhattan. The firm has been awarded honors such as Top 10 Luxury Vacant Staging and Top 10 Short-term Rental Staging of The Year. Additionally, company founder/head designer, Cathy Hobbs has been consistently honored as one of the Top 100 Most Influential People in Real Estate Staging by the Real Estate Staging Association (RESA).