Home Furnishings Design Specialist

Imagine a role where creativity meets collaboration and customer satisfaction is the ultimate goal. As a Designer at our company, you'll have the opportunity to inspire purpose-filled living that brings joy to the modern home. With a team of more than 8,000 associates spanning 130 store and distribution locations across the U.S. and Canada, we work together to drive results and innovate to inspire. Drawn together by a shared passion for our customers and a spirit of fun, we deliver high-quality home furnishings that are expertly designed, responsibly sourced and bring beauty and function to people's homes. We're looking for a driven professional with an inclusive mindset to join our team as a Design Services Specialist. Crate and Barrel Designers have a passion for helping customers see what is possible with the latest on-trend merchandise. They do this by building meaningful and long-term relationships with their customers, and use their comprehensive knowledge to guide and advise customers looking to furnish an entire room or simply add an accent piece. Our Designers are up-to-date on the latest trends, and are trained to work with a range of design styles from classic to contemporary. In addition, Designers utilize digital tools and technology during in-store and in-home consultations to show our customers how our furniture, fabrics and decor can bring their vision to life. If you enjoy working with customers in a competitive team environment, have a passion for helping customers with their home interiors and have a proven ability to drive sales, this position has the potential to offer you a creative and rewarding career. A day in the life as a Design Services Specialist... • 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. • Delve into full understanding and awareness of all product information, including characteristics, care information and staying informed with the competition and industry trends. • Engage customers on the sales floor by demonstrating our selling skills. • Support and model excellent service by exhibiting a positive attitude and enthusiasm ensuring all customers are provided gracious, quick, and efficient service. • Develop new and lasting relationships with customers through networking and clienteling. What makes us successful? Our commitment to exceptional customer service, our passion for delivering innovative products and our dedication to creating a unique shopping experience. What will make you successful? You should be someone who: • Has a thorough understanding of spatial planning, fabric selection, lighting and interior design styles. • Is a strong communicator, able to translate the brand vision and the customers wants/needs. • Stays up to date on current design trends and maintains a proficiency in floor planning. • Exhibits a proven track record of building long-lasting relationships with customers. Beyond these qualifications, you'll need to be available to work flexible hours on weekdays, evenings and weekends. And while prior sales or interior design service experience is preferred, it's not required. So don't be afraid to apply if you're just starting out. We offer a minimum starting rate of $16.00 hourly, and pay ranges will be adjusted upward as needed to comply with applicable state and local law. Plus, you may be eligible for other compensation, such as bonuses, sales incentives, and long-term incentives. The Company is committed to working with individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodations during the application process or to perform the essential functions of the job, please contact us to discuss your needs. The Company is an equal opportunity employer, applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, parental status, veteran or military status, unfavorable discharge from the military, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state or local law. The Company participates in E-Verify, which allows the federal government to verify your eligibility to work in the US.