COMPANY OVERVIEW

Oskar Huber Furniture & Design is a long standing, family-owned, home-furnishings retail and custom design center that holds a reputation of providing outstanding customer service and quality products. We are passionate about helping customers create beautiful, functional living spaces. Our showrooms boast a curated selection of elegant, stylish furniture and home accessories.

SUMMARY

We are currently seeking a talented, experienced Visual Merchandiser to join our amazing team on a very part-time basis. This role is responsible for conceptualizing and executing eye-catching, trend-forward in-store displays that reflect our brand identity. The ideal candidate combines creativity with strong attention to detail, has a pulse on current design trends, and thrives in a fast-paced retail environment. Physical stamina and hands-on execution are essential.
The Visual Merchandiser will be responsible for executing and maintaining visually appealing merchandise presentations that enhance the customer experience and support sales goals. This role will work closely with store managers and the buying team to implement floor plans, seasonal displays, and promotional setups across the showroom.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, visual communications, spatial design, interior design, retail management, or a related experience
• 2+ years of experience in visual merchandising, preferably in furniture, interior design, or home décor retail
• Strong sense of style, color coordination, and spatial planning
• Knowledgeable of current visual merchandising trends and best practices
• Strong knowledge of furniture, rug, and accessory brands
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills
• Strong organizational skills; ability to plan ahead
• Experience with floor planning
• Ability to coordinate floor moves and direct staff on proper placement of merchandise
• Ability to work efficiently in an active showroom environment
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Creative and innovative thinker
• Good decision making and problem-solving skills
• Provide and maintain valid driver’s license and auto insurance for company record keeping

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Ability to lift 25 to 50 pounds
• Ability to move heavy products
• Work in a physically demanding, fast-paced environment, for an extended period of time
• Ability to climb, squat, stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, twist, reach, lift, grasp, push and pull on a frequent basis
• Requires constant use of arms, hands, fingers, eyes, legs, and back
• Requires ability to manipulate, handle, lower, push and pull all sizes of merchandise up to 100 lbs. frequently
• Ability to grip, bend, kneel, stoop, and move merchandise for long periods of time

If you’re passionate about design and have a flair for creating stunning displays, we invite you to apply today! Please send your resume and portfolio to clandis@oskarhuber.com.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $25.00 - $28.00 per hour
Expected hours: 8 – 16 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Employee discount
• Paid time off

Ability to Commute:

• Ship Bottom, NJ 08008 (Preferred)

Work Location: In perso

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure proper merchandising procedures are followed in all aspects of the merchandising department
• Active involvement in all aspects of showroom decorating to include accessories, wall art, lighting arrangements, furniture, rug, and bedding displays
• Maintain a clean, organized, and presentable sales floor; replacing sold furniture and accessories
• Communicate with the accessory buyer to learn what the vision and plan for particular items are
• Collaborate with store manager, merchandiser, operations manager, and accessory buyer to plan new merchandise placement as it arrives in the store
• Unpack, tag, and creatively place all accessories in the showroom
• Move furniture and accessories to create new room displays on a weekly basis
• Work alongside and direct floor work team to implement planned room design on the showroom floor
• Arrange and/or redirect track lights after you have redisplayed an area; ensuring the furniture is the focal point
• Responsible for carrying, setting up, and utilizing ladders
• Ensure all powered merchandise functions properly; plug in and test
• Advise store manager of any broken pieces or items that require service
• Spackle holes and repaint walls as needed
• Stay up to date on all trends and best sellers in the geographical market
• Liaise with vendors as necessary
• Ability to report on product and furniture performance
• Act in alignment with the company’s culture, products, image and target market
• Provide support to the sales staff and designers as needed
• Other duties as assigned

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Ability to lift 25 to 50 pounds
• Ability to move heavy products
• Work in a physically demanding, fast-paced environment, for an extended period of time
• Ability to climb, squat, stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, twist, reach, lift, grasp, push and pull on a frequent basis
• Requires constant use of arms, hands, fingers, eyes, legs, and back
• Requires ability to manipulate, handle, lower, push and pull all sizes of merchandise up to 100 lbs. frequently
• Ability to grip, bend, kneel, stoop, and move merchandise for long periods of tim