Senior Designer (Luxury Home Staging & FF&E)

Role: Senior Designer (Luxury Home Staging & FF&E)

About Decorus Home Staging: Decorus Home Staging is a leading luxury staging and design firm serving high-end builders, developers, and top-producing real estate agents across Seattle and the Eastside. We transform extraordinary homes into powerful marketing assets that elevate brand positioning, inspire buyer desire, and accelerate successful sales. We are known for our curated design approach, distinctive reserve inventory, and in-house art studio where we custom-stretch, frame, and scale art to each home. Our work is not about filling space — it is about storytelling, brand alignment, and market strategy through design.At Decorus, excellence is our standard. We move fast, think critically, collaborate deeply, and deliver at a level that sets us apart in the luxury market.

About the Senior Designer Role

This is not a training role.

We are looking for a high-level Senior Designer who can step in immediately, take ownership of projects, and execute at a premium level from day one — from design concept through final install.

You are not learning design here — you already know design and staging execution.

You’ve worked in luxury staging, interior design, or FF&E, and you understand how to:

• Walk a home and instantly read architecture + target buyer
• Build a design plan aligned to that vision
• Execute that vision through sourcing, pulling, and install
• Lead a staging team onsite and deliver a finished, photo-ready home

You are both creative and operationally disciplined — meaning you don’t just design beautifully, you execute through systems, timelines, and team coordination.

In This Role, You Will:

1. Design Ownership (Concept → Execution)

• Conduct pre staging walkthroughs as identified and assess architecture, style, and target buyer
• Build a clear, elevated staging plan for each assigned project
• Confirm project scope in alignment with contract and required rooms, coordinating closely with the Design Operations Manager during handoff
• Select all furniture and inventory in Stageforce within 72 hours of assignment
• Identify sourcing needs early to maintain install timelines
• Ensure every home reflects Decorus’ signature level of quality and intention

2. Staging Execution & Project Leadership (This is Critical)

You are the lead on every assigned stage and own the project fully.

Pre-Stage:

• Complete furniture + décor selections (art, rugs, lighting, greenery, accessories)
• Prepare staging plan and move project to “ready for pull” status
• Label, organize, and prepare all staging items for logistics
• Ensure all items are accounted for and staged correctly in warehouse workflow
• Coordinate with logistics to ensure efficient pulls and load-outs

Onsite Execution:

• Act as point of contact onsite representing Decorus
• Open and secure property, manage keys, and lead the day
• Direct logistics team on furniture placement and layout
• Execute full stage including:
• Artwork installation
• Bedding + styling
• Lighting + accessory placement
• Final detailing and styling layers
• Problem-solve in real time and maintain install timelines
• Ensure all rooms are fully completed — no misses

Final Delivery:

• Conduct final walkthrough before leaving site
• Ensure home is clean, polished, and photo-ready
• Capture staging photos + social media content
• Report any damages immediately and ensure proper close-out of property

3. Team Collaboration & Communication

• Work closely with logistics team for seamless installs
• Communicate clearly in Slack, Stageforce, and internal systems
• Participate in team alignment and check-ins
• Support staging assistants and delegate when appropriate
• Uphold a strong “all hands on deck” team mentality

4. Warehouse & Inventory Responsibility

• Maintain organization of staging materials and equipment
• Assist with inventory tracking, low stock identification, and restocking needs
• Support artwork sourcing and in-house art coordination
• Maintain warehouse standards
• Contribute to keeping operations clean, efficient, and scalable

Requirements

1. Proven Design + Staging Experience (Non-Negotiable)

• Prior experience in home staging, interior design, or FF&E
• Ability to both design and physically execute a stage
• Strong understanding of layout, scale, and buyer psychology
• Portfolio demonstrating elevated, market-ready work

2. Detail-Oriented + Process-Driven

• You follow systems — you don’t freelance your own way
• Strong organization, labeling, and documentation habits
• Ability to manage multiple moving parts without dropping details

3. Leadership & Work Style

• Ownership mindset — you run your projects start to finish
• Comfortable leading onsite installs and directing a team
• Fast-paced, adaptable, and solutions-oriented
• Strong communicator across teams

Basic Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record
• Authorized to work in the United States
• Comfortable driving company vehicles (cargo vans) to and from project sites

Results You Will Own

• High-Level Design Execution: You own the full design outcome — selections, styling, and final presentation. Every home should feel cohesive, elevated, and aligned with the target buyer.
• First-Time-Right Installs: Projects are completed with precision the first time — no missed items, no confusion, and minimal to no go-backs or reworks.
• On-Time, Organized Delivery: You execute efficiently from warehouse pulls to install, hitting timelines, staying within sourcing expectations, and keeping projects fully prepared at every stage.

Location

Woodinville, WA — serving Seattle and the Eastside luxury market

Schedule Expectations

Full-time, Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM

This is an in-person role requiring warehouse work, installs, and fieldwork. Each day begins at the warehouse at 8:00 AM, where the team aligns, prepares, and loads for scheduled projects.

Our logistics team operates box trucks to transport furniture, while the staging team loads and drives company cargo vans equipped with binned accessories, lighting, bedding, artwork, and décor. From there, teams travel to project sites to execute installations with precision and efficiency.

Compensation

Competitive salary based on experience

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision (full-time eligibility)
• Paid time off
• Opportunity to work on high-end, design-forward projects

Additional Perks

• Stocked Breakroom: Company-provided snacks and beverages (restocked monthly) to keep the team fueled and energized throughout the day
• Mobile Work Setup: Company-issued iPad with keyboard, fully set up for remote access—allowing you to manage design tasks, documentation, and communication seamlessly while offsite
• Quarterly Team Experiences: Curated outings and happy hours designed to celebrate wins, strengthen team connection, and build a culture people genuinely enjoy being part of

How to Apply (Read Carefully — This Matters)

In addition to being a talented designer, you must be detail-oriented and able to follow systems and processes. To prove that, when you apply:

Send an email to and include this exact phrase in the subject line: “I have found my type of peeps.” In your email, tell us which of our core values resonates with you most and why. If you have a portfolio to provide, please do!
This helps us identify candidates who actually read and follow directions.

Optional (But Strongly Recommended): Video Submission

One thing that will give you a BIG leg up is submitting a short video along with your resume. In your video, tell us:

• Why you’re a strong fit for this role
• Your experience in staging / design / FF&E
• Why you’d thrive at Decorus

This is purely for us to get a sense of your personality and how you show up. If you choose not to submit a video, that’s okay — just tell us why.

Decorus Home Staging Core Values:

Our core values are the heart and soul of this incredible company. The right person for this role will appreciate each of these values, personally subscribe to them, and understand why each is critical to having a great business.

Tailored to be Talked About

Our work is artfully curated to be unforgettable, not just functional. Product obsessed.

Progress Through Process

Systems aren’t optional. They unlock consistency, clarity, and scalability.

Speed with Precision

We act fast, but never sloppy. Excellence is our default, even on a deadline.

Client-Centered Reputation

We anticipate, communicate, and deliver above expectations.

Pay: $25.00 - $35.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Happy hour
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Walk us through exactly how you would take a 4,500 sq ft Traditional luxury home from walkthrough to install day — including how you determine the target buyer, select inventory, manage sourcing gaps, and ensure the stage is fully complete/ delivered right the first time with no client revisions
• Why are you specifically interested in working at Decorus Home Staging, and what about our standards, pace, and expectations makes you confident you would succeed here?

Experience:

• Luxury Design or Staging: 2 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Woodinville, WA 98077 (Required)

Work Location: In person