Overview
Are you a strategic visual merchandiser with a passion for home furnishings and an eye for aesthetic detail? Do you work best in a vibrant environment where visual creativity meets customer interaction?
Join our Seattle Retail Team as a Visual Merchandising Associate! We’re looking for a versatile individual who thrives on variety and has a strategic mindset to fill a unique role in our retail showroom, where you will play a pivotal part in shaping our customers' shopping experience.
As a Visual Merchandising Associate at Room & Board, your work inspires our customers and builds confidence in our design associates. You bring your talent to the showroom aesthetics in a manner that is consistent with Room & Board's design philosophy, connects with the lifestyles of our customers and is reflective of the unique Seattle, WA showroom environment. You will be responsible for all stages of visual, from planning to execution. Attention to detail and strong project management skills are essential, as you'll be responsible for maintaining accurate inventory levels and optimizing our visual presentations to enhance the customer experience. You’ll partner with the store leader to inspire and empower our Design Associates about all things Room & Board! Together, you’ll create an engaging environment that energizes the team, elevates their knowledge of our beautifully crafted products, and inspires the Seattle customer.
This role is highly physical in nature. You will spend a portion of your time working with the details of the showroom (e.g., adjusting layers within room settings, refreshing and replenishing our Home Decor department, introducing new assortments, etc.). The ability to shift focus throughout the day as the needs of the business demand is paramount to success within the role. You are naturally curious and seek to understand the needs of the business and support strategies that drive sales. You are naturally curious and seek to understand the needs of the business and support strategies that drive sales. You are adept at communication, both listening to and sharing information and can educate the team on how the showroom presentation supports the customer experience. You are skilled at giving and receiving thoughtful feedback that advances your professional relationships.
Job location: 2675 NE University Village St, Seattle, WA 98105
Store hours:
Monday – Saturday: 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.Sunday: 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Schedule:
Monday - Friday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Hours may shift occasionally throughout the year. To allow you to easily balance your other life priorities, we build out schedules for an entire month and release them a few weeks prior to the start of each month.
What you bring to be successful a Visual Merchandising Associate:
- Naturally curious, you seek to understand business needs and implement strategies that drive sales while blending business acumen with design savvy.
- You thrive in developing and executing initiatives both independently and as part of a team.
- Your strong communication skills enable you to listen actively and share valuable insights with your team.
- You are someone who excels in detail-oriented tasks and has a strong talent for organization.
- As an educator, you engage with colleagues on showroom presentation and inventory flow, fostering design confidence and building excitement.
- You understand how your work in the showroom drives sales and reflects the Room & Board brand, and you can merchandise accessory displays effectively to inspire customers and enhance business outcomes.
Additional position requirements and qualifications as a Visual Merchandising Associate:
- Visual/Merchandising experience. You bring 5+ years of related visual or merchandising experience, including knowledge in color theory. You have an eye for detail, not perfection.
- Design Savvy. You are passionate about design, know the trends and love the Room & Board brand. You understand color, texture, and mixing materials to develop spaces that are both functional and inspiring.
- Natural at building relationships. You enjoy working with people and being a strong partner, collaborating with your team and the broader company visual team.
- Effective communication skills. You bring professional, consistent and timely communication to ensure that you create the best experiences for our customers, retail team and home office.
- Strong planning and organizational skills. You have a game plan that is aligned to sales and the broader business, but are also agile as you balance routine responsibilities with customer and business needs. You bring an aptitude for good time management and process execution.
- Skilled in Technology. You are comfortable navigating technology and leveraging tools and resources to successfully accomplish the task at hand. Working knowledge of floor planning software (Floorplanner is preferred).
- Project Management. You will manage all aspects of assortment introductions, painting maintenance, lighting of the showroom and marketing but not limited to these.
- Ability to safely perform the work. The safety and wellbeing of our staff members is paramount. We recognize this role requires physical stamina and therefore require final candidates to complete a pre-employment physical.
If you have a design portfolio, please include a URL to your portfolio on your resume or cover letter, as part of your resume document, or submit as a separate attachment during the online application process.
What you'll find as a Visual Merchandising Associate:
- Salary: $77,000 - $90,000 depending on experience.
- Benefits that focus on holistic well-being. The whole person matters, not just the one who shows up for work. That’s why we invest in holistic well-being that supports and encourages you to live a full life. Besides a competitive paycheck, we offer several awesome perks to help you thrive in every aspect of life. Picture this: three weeks of paid vacation, a generous 401(k) match, profit-sharing, and a whole bunch of cool extras. We're talking about benefits that cover you from head to toe – physically, emotionally, and financially. To view all benefits offered by Room & Board, please visit: https://www.roomandboard.com/careers/benefits-wellbeing.ftl
- Meaningful work. We create a meaningful work experience by empowering everyone to contribute, taking pride in everything we do, and making the world sustainable, inclusive and beautiful. To learn more about our company and culture, please visit: https://www.roomandboard.com/careers/get-to-know-us
A culture of respect. We sustain a culture of respect by relying on our shared values, building supportive and kind teams, and ensuring all voices are heard and celebrated. To learn more, please visit https://www.roomandboard.com/careers/get-to-know-us/culture-of-respect
Application Deadline: The position will remain open until filled; there is no specified deadline.
Room & Board is a modern furniture and home decor retailer committed to creating beautiful, well-made products while providing exceptional customer service. Our mission is to help people create homes they love through timeless designs, sustainable practices, and a focus on quality craftsmanship. Visit https://www.roomandboard.com/about-us to learn more.
Room & Board is an equal employment opportunity employer. Our policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or staff member on the basis of age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, disability, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. We also prohibit harassment of applicants and staff members based on any protected category, characteristic or status. It is also our policy to comply with all applicable state, federal and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.
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