Visual Merchandiser

Job Post Visual Merchandiser Apply » Company: Hickory Chair Duration: Full-time Date Posted: 08/18/25 Category: Interior Design Location: Hickory Salary: 50-100k Job Description Position Summary The Visual Merchandiser is responsible for translating Hickory Chair’s brand vision into a cohesive and elevated experience across the High Point showroom and other branded environments. Working with leadership, this hands-on role develops and executes creative strategies and compelling showroom narratives for each Market, ensuring every detail reflects the brand’s identity and delivers a refined, immersive presentation across all touchpoints. Responsibilities • Execute and contribute to showroom’s creative direction and merchandising strategy. • Oversee all aspects of showroom presentation. • Develop narratives that align with company’s vision for High Point Market and other branded spaces. • Showcase product in a way that inspires, generates sales, and elegantly represents Hickory Chair. • Oversee showroom budget. • Collaborate with leadership product selections each Market. • Serve as the primary contact for licensees regarding Market orders, visual elements, decorative details, installation process, timeline and budget. • Coordinate with internal teams to meet Market deadlines. • Assist with post-market photoshoots. • Manage and maintain the Hickory Mezzanine showroom, an extension of the High Point Showroom, keeping the space set in a fashionable way year-round. • Build/sustain partnerships with rug, lighting, art, and flower companies that are mutually beneficial. • Write/oversee Market orders, ensuring accurate entry into the system at least three months before Market. • Create training materials 1–2 months before Market to reflect showroom layout/narrative. • Be present at each Market to interact with customers, gathering feedback to influence future Market presentations. • Lead, motivate, and manage showroom staff to ensure efficient and effective execution each Market • Requires occasional U.S. domestic travel Job Requirements Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design, Visual Merchandising, Fine Arts, or a related field. • Minimum 5 years of experience in creative leadership, showroom design, or visual merchandising within high-end furniture, interiors, or retail. • Strong spatial design skills with deep knowledge of lighting, proportion, and material application. • Proven track record of creating immersive, successful showroom experiences that drive sales and reflect luxury brand standards. • Proficiency in AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, and Microsoft Office; experience with SketchUp, Autodesk 3DS Max, or similar rendering software preferred. • Strong budgeting skills with experience managing and tracking showroom and licensee budgets. • Exceptional organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail. • Strong leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills. • Ability to balance creativity with business objectives, working both independently and collaboratively. • Elevated aesthetic sensibility with an innate understanding of the luxury market and emerging trends. Physical Requirements The physical demands and work environment expectations described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. • Prolonged periods of sitting and performing repetitive tasks, including but not limited to computer and telephone usage • Able to travel to trade shows & active participation in bi-annual High Point Furniture Market, which includes walking/standing throughout extended shifts • Occasionally lifting/carrying objects up to 25 lbs. About Our Company For more than 100 years, Hickory Chair has been crafting custom wood and upholstered furnishings in a wide range of classic styles. Inspired by such historical sites as Winterthur Country Estate and the James River Plantations, as well as by noted furniture authorities such as Mariette Himes Gomez, Albert Sack, Suzanne Kasler, David Phoenix, Susan Hable and in 2019, Ray Booth. Hickory Chair's hallmark is luxurious yet livable furniture that's made to order and made to last. Website www.hickorychair.com Contact Julie Bristow HR Director jbristow@centuryfurniture.com 828-326-8601 Apply »