Design Specialist Job at Crate & Barrel in Portland

Located in downtown Chicago, CB2 offers an engaging, collaborative work environment. If you're creative, team spirited and have a passion for modern design, then join the team as a Designer.We’re here for it. 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. Their expertise, teamwork, passion for design, use of the design tools and creative selling skills will help deliver an amazing experience for the customer.A day in the life as a Designer...Drive sales and a differentied experience by providing enriching customer interactions, and providing elevated design offerings in the store and virtually with customers.Create elevated CB2 designs for customers using the preferred design tools to create 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. (e.g. designer rewards Design Trade Program, CB2 credit card, and gift registry).Support and model excellent service by exhibiting a positive attitude and enthusiasm both in-store, virtually, and potentially in a customer’s home, ensuring all customers are provided gracious, quick, and efficient service.What you’ll bring to the table...Understanding of basic design functions including spatial planning, fabric selection, lighting, interior design styles.Excellent, effective, and timely communication skills and the ability to translate the brand vision of CB2 and the customers’ wants/needs.Strong affinity for technology (2D and 3D tools, Google suite, video conferencing) and proficient in floor planning.Ability to stay up to date on current design trendsWe'd love to hear from you if you have...1+ years of relevant experience in Furniture Sales/ Home Decor Design or retail/ customer service experiencFull-Time roles: Open availability to work flexible hours on weekdays, evenings and weekendsPart-Time roles: Availability to work two or more weekend days (Friday, Saturday, and/or Sunday) and at least one weekday or nightEuromarket Designs, Inc., which does business as Crate and Barrel and CB2, will be referred to as “the Company”.