Assistant Designer - Everyday Decor

Kohl's; Menomonee Falls (WI); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Kohl's in Menomonee Falls, WI is seeking an Assistant Designer to support Design leaders in creating an assortment that aligns with brand positioning and target customers.

Based at the Corporate Office, you will work onsite Monday through Thursday, with the option to work remotely on Fridays, collaborating cross‑functionally to develop décor categories, craft 3D storytelling, and prepare concept boards and seasonal narratives.

Qualifications

• Ability to think spatially and design in three dimensions.
• Knowledge of home décor materials including ceramics, metals, resin/plastics and soft constructions.
• Strong storytelling and presentation skills with attention to detail in surface and finish.
• Ability to partner cross-functionally and support vendor communication.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Designer leads to support development of everyday décor assortments that align with brand positioning and target customer.
• Assist in creating 3D, in‑the‑round decorative product with clear storytelling and trend relevance.
• Build and maintain design packages and tech packs with accurate material, finish and construction details; enter information into PLM.
• Support preparation of concept boards, presentations and seasonal narratives for internal and external partners.
• Research and compile market and trend insights specific to home décor to inform design direction.
• Support execution of design to ensure accuracy, quality and timely completion for assigned categories.

Skills

Spatial reasoning

Materials knowledge

Storytelling & presentation

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Interior/Industrial Design or Fine Arts degree

Job description

About The Role

As an Assistant Designer, you will support Design leaders in creating an assortment that aligns with brand positioning and target customers.

What You’ll Do

• Partner with Designer leads to support development of everyday décor assortments that align with brand positioning and target customer.
• Assist in creating 3D, “in‑the‑round” decorative product that delivers clear storytelling and trend relevance.
• Build and maintain design packages and tech packs with accurate material, finish and construction details; ensure information is entered correctly into PLM.
• Support preparation of concept boards, presentations and seasonal narratives for internal and external partners.
• Research and compile market and trend insights specific to home décor to inform design direction.
• Support execution of design to ensure accuracy, quality and timely completion for assigned categories.

Required

What Skills You Have

• Ability to think spatially and design in three dimensions with strong understanding of form, scale and proportion.
• Knowledge of materials commonly used in home décor, including ceramics, metals, resin/plastics and soft constructions.
• Strong storytelling and presentation skills with attention to detail in surface, finish and decorative elements.
• Ability to partner cross-functionally and support vendor communication as needed.

Creative Competencies

• Strong storytelling ability — able to translate trend themes into cohesive customer‑centric assortments.
• High attention to detail in spatial form, surface treatment and decorative finishing.
• Strong visual presentation skills to support concept communication internally and externally

Preferred

• Bachelor’s Degree in Interior Design, Industrial Design (home focus), Fine Arts (Ceramics, Metals, Illustration, Sculpture) or related field Demonstrated interest in home décor Previous experience in home décor

This role is based at our Corporate Office in Menomonee Falls, WI. You’ll work onsite from Monday through Thursday, with the option to work remotely on Fridays.