Associate Creative Director- Highland House

About us: 

Highland House is a luxury furniture brand known for its timeless yet modern aesthetic. Crafted in North Carolina using traditional techniques and premium materials, Highland House product is celebrated for impeccable proportions, sharp tailoring, vast customization, and unmatched comfort. Highland House caters to top interior designers and boutique retailers and has become a preeminent fashion leader within the home furnishings industry.

Job description:  Highland House is seeking a highly motivated individual with a passion for design, merchandising, and product development. The Associate Creative Director will support the Creative in guiding and managing the design, merchandising, and development of creative materials from conception to production. A positive attitude, willingness and ability to multitask, and a team-oriented mindset are highly desirable.

Responsibilities will include: 

• Work with Creative Director and President to implement brand strategy and vision for the company.
  Support the Creative Director and President with the development of new product, strategies, and client presentations.
• Assist in the sourcing and selection of fabric, leather, and trim introductions for the Highland House collection.
• Collaborate with the Creative Director on the design, merchandising, and layout of the Highland House showroom in High Point and other trade shows.
• Write all upholstery and casegoods orders for High Point showroom with the Creative Director and President.
• Help select paint colors, wall details, flooring details, architectural details for the showroom.
• Complete CAD drawing of showroom floor plan and submit CAD drawing for proposed wall changes, flooring, details, etc. for contractor proposals.
• Assist in the sourcing of art, rugs, flowers, and tress for High Point Market and other trade shows.
• Support the Creative Director in the set up and styling of the High Point showroom and other trade shows.
• Conduct market research to identify new product opportunities to drive growth.
• Travel as needed – High Point Market, Interwoven, and other trade shows.
• Keep up with the latest trends, strategies, and technologies.

The ideal candidate should be:

• The embodiment of our company culture and wholly supportive of our mission.
• A strong, hands-on leader who is engaged in details.
• A collaborator who is willing to engage with team members and welcomes the opinion and feedback of others.
• Proactive and self-motivated.
• An excellent communicator (verbally and written) with poise and self-confidence to represent Highland House to a diverse range of customers, clients, and sales professionals.
• Passionate about interiors, fashion, color, and brand experience.

Job Requirements:

• 5 years’ experience in the Home Furnishings Industry.
• Bachelors Degree in Interior Design or related program.
• Solid knowledge of marketing, branding, and design principles.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Proven experience with project management.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands and work environment expectations described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Prolonged periods of standing or sitting and performing repetitive tasks, including but not limited to computer and telephone usage
• Must be able to work in noisy environments
• Frequently lifting/carrying objects up to 10 lbs.; on occasion up to 25 lbs.

Compensation and Benefits:

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package.