The company has an opening for a Home Staging & Design Assistant. The job requires a commitment from Tuesday to Friday, 9am-5pm, although these hours may vary depending on the schedule.
Job responsibilities include assisting in preparing for home stagings. This involves moving all selected furniture to the front of the warehouse for trailer loading. The candidate will also be required to prep pillows, bedding, art, and decor according to the unique style of each home, and assist in organizing and loading the trailer as directed by the team leader.
The candidate will also assist in staging properties. This involves preparing for staging before the scheduled day, helping to move inventory out of the trailer and into the properties, placing furniture in the designated rooms and preparing the properties, which includes tasks such as unrolling rugs, assembling bed frames, inflating mattresses, hanging art, and placing decor.
The candidate will be involved in destaging properties as well. This entails ensuring the trailer is prepped with necessary destaging materials before leaving the warehouse, assisting in moving inventory out of properties and into the trailer in the correct order, loading the trailer securely to prevent damage, and unloading and storing items in their designated places at the warehouse.
Expect involvement in the final installation of short-term rental design jobs as well. This will require following printed design boards to set up each room and install to completion. Expect to hang art, roll out rugs, place decor pillows, assist in staging for photos, and set up outdoor games amongst others.
The role also includes warehouse organization and basic office upkeep. The candidate will ensure all areas of the warehouse are tidy and organized, the office is clean, supplies like paper towels and bath napkins are restocked, the fridge is loaded with water, and the trash is disposed of on time. The candidate will also be required to assemble new furniture bought for staging inventory.
Package acceptance is also part of the job. The candidate will need to receive scheduled deliveries at the warehouse or client homes as needed.
Additional requirements individuals need to meet include having a vehicle and a valid driver’s license, being capable of lifting 50 pounds, and being comfortable working in various weather conditions and in a physically strenuous role. It’s preferred that candidates have some experience related to home staging or interior retail.
The application must include a resume, a short self-description explaining your interest in the position, and any images of spaces you have styled or created.
Although this is not an official interior design role, it serves as an excellent stepping stone for those entering the design world and interested in gaining experience. Home staging involves the application of many principles and fundamentals of interior design and is perfect for those eager to learn and passionate about the field.
The job type is part time and offers an hourly payment of $18. The work location will be in-person.