Visual Designer for Home Decor and Luxury Retail Store Job at Nell Hill's in Kan

About Us

We are a locally owned, high-end retail store specializing in home design, custom and ready-made furniture, made-to-order pillows and bedding, and curated home accents. Our space offers an elevated shopping experience where luxurious design meets expert craftsmanship. We're seeking a creative, hands-on Visual Designer to join our team! The right candidate will be an individual with a strong eye for aesthetics, a passion for home design, and the ability to bring our products to life through eye catching, compelling in-store displays that capture the imagination.

Position Overview

As a Visual Designer, you'll be responsible for executing elaborate and innovative product displays that reflect our brand identity and enhance the overall customer experience. You will play a vital role in shaping the visual storytelling of the store, collaborating closely with the team to transform spaces, showcase seasonal product collections, and make our merchandise shine.

This is a hands-on, creative role suited to someone who thrives on thinking outside the box, understands the importance of customer flow, and brings a strategic approach to visual merchandising. You'll help ensure that every display tells a story, engages the customer, and elevates the in-store experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute engaging, high-impact visual displays that align with the brand's upscale aesthetic and current trends in home design.
• Translate creative ideas into physical in-store experiences that surprise, delight, and inspire customers.
• Incorporate strong visual merchandising principles to ensure each display maximizes both function and beauty.
• Rework and rotate displays regularly to feature new products, highlight seasonal trends, and respond to sales patterns.
• Style furniture, bedding, and home decor to reflect cohesive, inviting room scenes and vignettes.
• Collaborate with the visual and sales team to support promotional and event-based display efforts.
• Maintain an organized, clean, and visually cohesive store environment at all times.
• Assist with the installation of window displays that draw attention and reflect our unique design perspective.
• Support overall store aesthetics through prop sourcing, design ideas, and hands-on display work.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to be on your feet for extended periods (up to 8 hours per shift).
• Frequent use of ladders for installing and adjusting displays.
• Lifting and moving items up to 50 lbs, including boxes, decor, and furniture.
• Regularly required to move, lift, assemble, and disassemble furniture and display components.
• Reaching, bending, and repetitive physical movements as part of styling and setup.
• Comfortable working in a physically active, hands-on environment.

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience in visual merchandising, preferably in high-end or design-focused retail.
• A proven ability to bring bold, imaginative concepts to life in a retail setting.
• Strong understanding of how display and layout influence customer behavior and the overall shopping experience.
• A proactive, self-starting attitude with excellent time management skills.
• A natural sense of style, attention to detail, and eye for color, balance, and spatial layout.
• Flexibility to adapt displays to new products, trends, and seasonal needs.
• Ability to collaborate with a team while also working independently on projects.
• Familiarity with design tools such as Adobe Creative Suite is helpful but not required.

Interview Process

Applicants may be asked to share their portfolio. Selected candidates may be invited to a paid trial shift (48 hours) to showcase their creative approach and visual merchandising skills on a live in-store project.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly pay based on experience.
• Full time employees are eligible for health, dental, and vision benefits.
• Employee discounts on furniture, bedding, and home décor.
• Opportunities to grow within a creative, locally owned boutique environment.
• A supportive team that values design, originality, and craftsmanship.

If you love creating immersive, visually stunning spaces and believe in the power of design to transform a shopping experience, we'd love to meet you!