Crate and Barrel is hiring: Designer in Seattle

Overview

Designer role at Crate and Barrel. Crate and Barrel is looking for a driven professional with an inclusive mindset to join our team as a Designer.

Crate and Barrel Designers help customers see what is possible with the latest on-trend merchandise by building meaningful relationships, guiding customers through furnishing entire rooms or selecting accent pieces, and using digital tools to show how furniture, fabrics and decor can bring their vision to life.

A day in the life as a Designer...

• Drive sales and provide a differentiated experience by delivering enriching customer interactions and elevating design offerings in-store, in-home, and virtually.
• Create elevated designs for customers using design tools to produce mood boards, 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 channels.
• Deliver projects in a timely manner within determined timelines.
• Understand brand aesthetics and merchandising strategy by channel (Store, E-Commerce, Catalog).
• Maintain knowledge of product information, care details, and industry trends.
• Meet individual sales, KPI, and service goals and engage customers using selling skills.
• Identify customer needs and communicate loyalty services (e.g., designer rewards, Design Trade Program, credit options).
• Model excellent service with a positive attitude, ensuring gracious, quick, and efficient service.
• Support store training on design services to drive understanding of offerings.
• Develop new and lasting customer relationships through networking and clienteling.

What you’ll bring to the table...

• Understanding of basic design functions including spatial planning, fabric selection, lighting, and interior design styles.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to translate brand vision and customer needs.
• Strong affinity for technology (2D/3D tools, Google workspace, video conferencing, iPad) and proficiency in floor planning.
• Ability to stay up to date on current design trends.
• Proven track record of building long-lasting relationships with customers.

We’d love to hear from you if you have…

• 6+ months competitive sales or interior design service experience preferred
• Ability to move and/or lift up to 50 pounds; heavier merchandise with team assist
• Full-Time roles: Open availability to work flexible hours on weekdays, evenings and weekends
• Part-Time roles: Availability to work two or more weekend days (Friday, Saturday, and/or Sunday) and at least one weekday or night

Minimum Starting Rate: $16.00 Hourly
Up to: $36.00 Hourly

Pay ranges will be adjusted upward as needed to comply with applicable state and local law. In addition to your salary, based on your role, associates may be eligible for other compensation including bonuses, sales incentives, and long term incentives.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Part-time

Job function

• Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology

Industries

• Retail

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