What are the responsibilities and job description for the Visual Design Merchandiser for Home Decor and Luxury Retail Store position at Nell Hill's?
Now Hiring: Full-Time Visual Designer for Home Decor and Luxury Retail Store!
About Us
We are a locally owned, high-end retail store specializing in home design, custom and ready-made furniture, made-to-order pillows and bedding, and curated home accents. Our space offers an elevated shopping experience where luxurious design meets expert craftsmanship. We're seeking a creative, hands-on Visual Designer to join our team full time! The right candidate will be an individual with a strong eye for aesthetics, a passion for home decor, and the ability to bring our products to life through eye catching, compelling in-store displays that capture the imagination.
We are guided by five core values that shape everything we do:
As a Visual Designer, you'll be responsible for executing elaborate and innovative product displays that reflect our brand identity and enhance the overall customer experience. You will play a vital role in shaping the visual storytelling of the store, collaborating closely with the team to transform spaces, showcase seasonal product collections, and make our merchandise shine.
This is a hands-on, creative role suited to someone who thrives on thinking outside the box, understands the importance of customer flow, and brings a strategic approach to visual merchandising. You'll help ensure that every display tells a story, engages the customer, and elevates the in-store experience.
Key Responsibilities
Applicants may be asked to share their portfolio. Selected candidates may be invited to a paid trial shift (4–8 hours) to showcase their creative approach and visual merchandising skills on a live in-store project.
Benefits
About Us
We are a locally owned, high-end retail store specializing in home design, custom and ready-made furniture, made-to-order pillows and bedding, and curated home accents. Our space offers an elevated shopping experience where luxurious design meets expert craftsmanship. We're seeking a creative, hands-on Visual Designer to join our team full time! The right candidate will be an individual with a strong eye for aesthetics, a passion for home decor, and the ability to bring our products to life through eye catching, compelling in-store displays that capture the imagination.
We are guided by five core values that shape everything we do:
- Passion for the Brand: We love what we do and it shows in our products, our store, and the way we show up for customers.
- Team Oriented: We support each other, collaborate across departments, and celebrate wins together.
- Exceptional Experience: We hold ourselves to a high standard in every customer interaction, from first hello to final sale.
- Get It Done: We are action-oriented, dependable, and take pride in following through.
- Good People: We hire and grow people of character - kind, honest, and genuinely invested in each other and our community.
As a Visual Designer, you'll be responsible for executing elaborate and innovative product displays that reflect our brand identity and enhance the overall customer experience. You will play a vital role in shaping the visual storytelling of the store, collaborating closely with the team to transform spaces, showcase seasonal product collections, and make our merchandise shine.
This is a hands-on, creative role suited to someone who thrives on thinking outside the box, understands the importance of customer flow, and brings a strategic approach to visual merchandising. You'll help ensure that every display tells a story, engages the customer, and elevates the in-store experience.
Key Responsibilities
- Execute engaging, high-impact visual displays that align with the brand's upscale aesthetic and current trends in home design.
- Translate creative ideas into physical in-store experiences that surprise, delight, and inspire customers.
- Incorporate strong visual merchandising principles to ensure each display maximizes both function and beauty.
- Rework and rotate displays regularly to feature new products, highlight seasonal trends, and respond to sales patterns.
- Style furniture, bedding, and home decor to reflect cohesive, inviting room scenes and vignettes.
- Collaborate with the visual and sales team to support promotional and event-based display efforts.
- Maintain an organized, clean, and visually cohesive store environment at all times.
- Assist with the installation of window displays that draw attention and reflect our unique design perspective.
- Support overall store aesthetics through prop sourcing, design ideas, and hands-on display work.
- Ability to be on your feet for extended periods (up to 8 hours per shift).
- Frequent use of ladders for installing and adjusting displays.
- Lifting and moving items up to 50 lbs, including boxes, décor, and furniture.
- Regularly required to move, lift, assemble, and disassemble furniture and display components.
- Reaching, bending, and repetitive physical movements as part of styling and setup.
- Comfortable working in a physically active, hands-on environment.
- Previous experience in visual merchandising, preferably in high-end or design-focused retail.
- A proven ability to bring bold, imaginative concepts to life in a retail setting.
- Strong understanding of how display and layout influence customer behavior and the overall shopping experience.
- A proactive, self-starting attitude with excellent time management skills.
- A natural sense of style, attention to detail, and eye for color, balance, and spatial layout.
- Flexibility to adapt displays to new products, trends, and seasonal needs.
- Ability to collaborate with a team while also working independently on projects.
- Familiarity with design tools such as Adobe Creative Suite is helpful but not required.
- Previous floral experience a plus, but not required.
Applicants may be asked to share their portfolio. Selected candidates may be invited to a paid trial shift (4–8 hours) to showcase their creative approach and visual merchandising skills on a live in-store project.
Benefits
- Competitive hourly pay based on experience.
- Full time employees are eligible for health, dental, and vision benefits.
- Employee discounts on furniture, bedding, and home décor.
- Opportunities to grow within a creative, locally owned boutique environment.
- A supportive team that values design, originality, and craftsmanship.