Designer II

Job purpose

The role of the Designer is to create high level visual displays in retail galleries and public spaces at Furnitureland South through the design and merchandising of furniture and home accents. This individual will be extremely creative and should be excited by following fashion trends in retail and home furnishings. The Designer may also be called on to assist in the development of strategic direction for new merchandising initiatives and to communicate with and inspire an accompanying team to deliver this vision.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Plan gallery design concepts by studying manufacturers and product lines as assigned
• Provide for the upkeep of retail galleries by planning for space, transferring floor merchandise in and out of the gallery and accessorizing
• Regularly meet and collaborate with Buyers on product selection for galleries
• Select furniture, accessories, rugs, paint, wallpaper and other finishes for the galleries and existing areas
• Work with accessory and accent category buyers to select product for galleries
• Attend High Point furniture markets with Buyers and assist with new trends
• Meets with buyers and manufacturer representatives to discuss new and discontinued inventory on the floor
• Coordinate furniture repairs and lighting needs with appropriate departments
• Assist Sales and Design Consultants as well as customers with decorating ideas
• Maintain inventory standards through scanning product and participating in cycle scans and annual inventory
• Coordinate floor technician assistance via work requests
• Help maintain staging areas, tools and design carts
• Work on special projects and FLS events as needed
• Other duties as assigned

Working conditions

This job is an onsite position and operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as laptop computers, photocopiers and smartphones. This is an onsite position.

Physical requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus. This would require the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bend or stand on a stool as necessary. This individual would require extended periods of standing and/or walking.

Required Education and Experience

A bachelor’s degree from an accredited University in Interior Design or related and three to five years of experience in the furniture industry, or an associate degree and five to seven years of experience in the furniture industry or any similar combination of education and experience. Knowledge of home furnishing brands is required.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Interior Design or Interior Architecture
• Five years’ experience in merchandising in furniture or closely related field.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.