Step Above Staging, a home staging company based in Laurel, MD is looking for a leader who can be a design project manager. If you are someone who can think on their feet, have a great attention to details, love design and thrive in a fast-paced environment...this job is for you!

We value teamwork, initiative, creativity, and great communication. Our family oriented company has a culture that makes Step Above Staging an outstanding workplace for everyone on staff. All staging operations are performed in the DC Metro area.

Candidates must be able to multitask juggle multiple projects at once and prioritize daily and weekly projects. They will have exceptional organization skills and be able to work well with others and give direction. The person in this role must be able to create new looks and have a real grasp of different design styles. Experience with floor plans and proper layouts are highly desirable. Improving current processes , producing timely completion of staging jobs and preventing and solving onsite staging issues are also part of the job.

Essential Responsibilities

• Contribute to the company's mission with creative ideas, brainstorming, and problem solving.
• Help staff handle daily challenges and dilemmas that arise, demonstrate quick thinking
• Effectively troubleshoot all issues with a timely resolution.
• Work to determine new and efficient operations to improve current systems and packages,
• Contribute positively to the company’s culture by embodying the values of being a self-starter responsible, respectful, professional and passionate about their work.

Direct Operational Requirements

• Conduct onsite walkthroughs on various properties in DC, MD and VA.
• Create effective and accurate floor plans or understand layouts
• Manage prepping and packing of staging packages
• Restock décor, bedding and art while also keeping these items organized in the warehouse
• Monitor and replace low inventory
• Keep a running log of damaged décor and items that need repair
• Must be able to build new design looks
• Able to assist installers with questions onsite concerning lockboxes and any other onsite issues
• Manage package tracker
• Oversee the movers on the timely and correct loading of packages in the morning
• Ensure pre-stage and post-stage walk throughs occur and photo documentation of pre-existing damages/regular wear and tear in older homes are noted, documented, and relayed to managers.
• Ensure drivers and teams are working together by ensuring that the furniture, art and décor are placed effectively and appropriately, the correct pieces are brought on site or removed.
• Direct review of the sales orders with furniture inventory is required at warehouse pulling, warehouse loading and property staging and de-staging.
• Able to travel to multiple locations in DC, MD and Northern VA

Experience

• Bachelor's Degree Preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in design and management
• Demonstrated ability to lead multiple projects.
• Ability to operate quickly in high-pressure situations.
• Entrepreneurial attitude with little supervision needed
• Attention to detail is vital

To apply, please follow the steps below.

Please provide your resume as well as a cover letter with the title Step Above Staging Lead Designer. In your cover letter please answer the following questions:

1. How is this opportunity a fit for you? How are you a fit for the opportunity?

2. What previous experience has biggest impact with this role?

3. What are the three biggest strengths you could bring to Step Above Staging--both to the job itself and to the company culture as a whole?

Job Type: Part-Time

Pay: Flat Rate per project (multiple projects in a week)

Benefits:

• Make your own schedule
• Creative Freedom

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Must have reliable transportation
• Have a cellphone
• Able to lift to 50lbs.

Job Type: Contract

Pay: From $23.00 per hour

Compensation package:

• Performance bonus

Experience level:

• 3 years
• 5 years

Schedule:

• Choose your own hours
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• design: 3 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Laurel, MD 20707 (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 50% (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Laurel, MD 20707