Job Details

Overview

CB2 is transforming the perception of home design for today's modern consumer. CB2, born out of Crate and Barrel, offers high-quality, sophisticated design at an approachable price. Located in downtown Chicago, CB2 provides an engaging, collaborative work environment. If you're creative, team spirited, and have a passion for modern design, join the team as a Designer.

We're looking for a driven professional with an inclusive mindset to join our team as a Designer. Designers work with customers to help plan and design their spaces. Through elevated designs and delivering on the CB2 Experience (Be Positive. Inspiring. Finding a way), Designers will maximize company sales growth and profitability. Their expertise, teamwork, passion for design, use of the design tools, and creative selling skills will help deliver an amazing experience for the customer.

Responsibilities

• Drive sales and create a differentiated experience by providing enriching customer interactions and delivering elevated design offerings in-store and virtually.
• Create elevated CB2 designs for customers using the preferred design tools to produce moodboards, 2D floor plans, product lists, and style inspiration.
• Lead One-on-One Design consultations in person or via email, phone, and virtual design consults. Deliver projects in a timely manner within determined timelines.
• Understand the CB2 brand aesthetics and merchandising strategy by channel – Store, Online, Catalog.
• Achieve individual sales, KPI and service goals, productivity standards, and engage customers on the sales floor by applying the four steps of selling as communicated by the store manager.
• Stay informed about marketplace and industry trends.
• Listen actively to identify products that meet customer needs and communicate loyalty programs where applicable (e.g., Designer Rewards, Design Trade Program, CB2 credit card, gift registry).
• Support and model excellent service with a positive attitude and enthusiasm in-store, virtually, and potentially in a customer's home, ensuring gracious, quick, and efficient service.

What You'll Bring To The Table

• Understanding of basic design functions including spatial planning, fabric selection, lighting, and interior design styles.
• Excellent, effective, and timely communication skills and the ability to translate the CB2 brand vision and customers' wants/needs.
• Strong affinity for technology (2D and 3D tools, Google suite, video conferencing) and proficiency in floor planning.
• Ability to stay up to date on current design trends.

We'd love to hear from you if you have

• 1+ years of relevant experience in Furniture Sales / Home Decor Design or retail / customer service experience.
• 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.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology
• Industries: Retail

Portland, OR experiences and postings listed in the original description have been omitted for clarity and relevance to the CB2 Designer role.