The job opportunity is located in New York, New York, and is a full-time role. The pay scale ranges from $23 to $25 per hour. The potential employers wish to emphasize that candidates should not hassle to submit their resumes if they have not included a cover letter, as it is compulsory.
The position is for a Full-Time Junior Designer – Home Stager / Visual Merchandiser. The candidate must be based in New York City and should not have a problem commuting to the Hudson Valley Headquarters, if required.
The organization is on the lookout for a diligent entry-level/junior stylist who possesses a flair for interior design, visual merchandising, or real estate staging. The ideal candidate would be reliable, well-organized, willing to contribute, and eager to learn from top-level professionals in a fast-paced, high-style ambiance.
They stress that this is not an office-bound job. The position entails being on the field, conducting walk-throughs with real estate agents, managing inventory, finalizing pick sheets, and active participation in live installations. The role presents an opportunity to gain valuable experience by working with a nationally recognized design firm.
A candidate with a background in Interior Design, Home Products, Visual Merchandising, or a related field could be a good fit for the role. Other key traits sought include excellent organizational and communication skills, a willingness to be hands-on—whether on job sites, in the warehouse, or at staging installs, an ability to follow instructions while also exhibiting initiative, and an ability to thrive under pressure while working in a team setting. Applicants should reside in New York City and should be available to travel to Hudson Valley 1–2 times a week as needed. Basic skills in furniture handling, accessory placement, or layout execution are a must. Experience in visual merchandising or styling could be a bonus.
The responsibilities of the role include conducting property walkthroughs with real estate agents to assess design and staging requirements, filling out pick sheets and managing the inventory from the warehouse, participating in staging installations and setups in luxury homes and short-term rentals, styling spaces by using furniture, accessories, and artwork, and adding value to a fast-moving, team-oriented creative ambiance.
This role is perfect for someone who is keen to immerse into the world of high-end staging and design, as an entry-level, full-time position. The role offers the chance to be a key part of real projects from the very beginning—leading walkthroughs, managing inventory, assisting with installs, and learning straight from one of the leading staging teams in the nation. It’s a unique opportunity to acquire real-world experience in a fast-paced, professional environment—with the scope for progression into more senior positions.
Cathy Hobbs Design Recipes is the hiring firm, an award-winning home staging and design firm led by 5-time Emmy Award-winning television host, author, and HGTV Design Star finalist, Cathy Hobbs. With an in-house team and an extensive inventory, they cater to top real estate agents and luxury properties throughout Manhattan and beyond. Their new headquarters, Highland Passive House—the first multi-use Passive House Certified warehouse in North America—serves as a design center and furniture hub for extending services across the Hudson Valley and into short-term rental and hospitality design.
Cathy Hobbs Design Recipes is considered as one of the premier staging companies serving the Tri-State Area, and they manage an expansive warehouse, which includes an exquisite collection of furniture, artwork, chandeliers, accessories, and drapery. They have earned recognition as one of the Top 10 Home Staging Companies in The United States and among the Top 5 in Manhattan, with several awards under their belt. The firm’s founder/head designer, Cathy Hobbs, has been consistently lauded as one of the Top 100 Most Influential People in Real Estate Staging by the Real Estate Staging Association (RESA). With a culture that revolves around collaboration, team work, quality, consistency, and innovation, they stand apart from traditional home staging firms; with their own in-house production company, they offer brokers including hosted property tours, broadcast quality virtual property tours, and interactive virtual 360 tours, all professionally shot and edited, and given to brokers for their promotion and usage.