HICKORY CHAIR CO is hiring: Visual Merchandiser in Hickory

Overview

Visual Merchandiser at HICKORY CHAIR CO

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 in close collaboration 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.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute and contribute to showroom’s creative direction and merchandising strategy.
• Oversee all aspects of showroom presentation; including, but not limited to, spatial layout, furniture vignettes, lighting, wall treatments, paint, rugs, artwork, accessories, draperies, bedding, and florals.
• Develop narratives that align with Hickory Chair’s vision for High Point Market and other branded spaces.
• Showcase product in a way that inspires sales and cohesively presents Hickory Chair’s customization.
• Responsible for the showroom budget.
• Collaborate with leadership on fabric and finish to frame 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 orders, photography, and marketing deadlines.
• Assist with post Market photoshoots in partnership with Director of Marketing.
• Manage and maintain the Mezzanine showroom, an extension of the High Point Showroom, at the Hickory factory, keeping the space set in a fashionable way year-round.
• Build and sustain partnerships with rug, lighting, art, and flower companies that are mutually beneficial.
• Write and oversee Market orders, ensuring accurate entry into the system at least three months prior to Market.
• Create training materials for sales representatives and customer service teams 1–2 months prior to Market to reflect showroom layout and narrative.
• Be present at each Market to interact with customers and gather feedback to influence future Market presentations.
• Lead, motivate, and manage showroom staff to ensure efficient and effective execution at each Market.
• Occasional U.S. domestic travel required.

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

• Prolonged periods of sitting and performing repetitive tasks, including but not limited to computer and telephone usage.
• Able to travel to trade shows and actively participate in bi-annual High Point Furniture Market, which includes walking/standing throughout extended shifts.
• Occasionally lifting/carrying objects up to 25 lbs.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Marketing and Sales

Industries

• Furniture and Home Furnishings Manufacturing