Assistant Visual Manager FT

Arhaus; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Arhaus in Los Angeles seeks an Assistant Visual Manager to uphold the showroom’s premium visual standards and support the Visual Manager. You will help stage displays, coordinate weekly transfers, and collaborate with management to maintain inventory at target levels.

The role offers growth in merchandising, with responsibilities spanning plant displays, wall finishes, and event prep. Flexibility for extended hours and occasional travel is expected.

Qualifications

• Must be able to manage time and meet deadlines.
• Must communicate clearly with other departments.
• Must be comfortable with wall finishes like wallpaper and faux finishes.
• Must be willing to travel and open stores.
• Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds.
• Intermediate computer literacy.
• College degree or related field experience as noted.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the highest visual standards in the showroom.
• Support Visual Manager in showroom operations.
• Oversee weekly store transfers and inventory levels.
• Collaborate with management and other departments.
• Assist with live plant displays and floral styling.
• Prepare spaces for openings and events.
• Operate basic showroom tools and equipment.

Skills

Time management

Teamwork

Communication

Open to feedback

Ladder use

Plant care

Computer literacy

Education

College degree or related field experience (merchandising, floral design, graphic design, and/or set/stage design)

Job description

Description

Arhaus was founded in 1986 on a simple idea: Furniture and décor should be sustainably sourced, lovingly made, and built to last. Today, we partner with artisans around the world who share our vision, creating beautiful, heirloom-quality pieces that can be used—and loved—for generations.

Job Details

In this exciting yet challenging Assistant Visual Manager role, you will be responsible for maintaining the highest visual standards in the home furnishings industry, while presenting a stage in which to display our products. This is an assistant role, supporting the Visual Manager in the showroom. This role will allow you to grow your merchandising skills and gain experience with the Arhaus brand. In addition to creating the experience, which is Arhaus Furniture, you will be responsible for weekly store transfers and working with management, ensuring that inventory is maintained at satisfactory levels.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Ability to manage time and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Ability to communicate clearly with other departments and cross-collaborate as needed.
• Must be open-minded to feedback and new ways of working.
• Must be comfortable working with a variety of wall finishings including wallpaper and faux finishing.
• Must be willing to travel as needed including store openings
• Must be willing to work extended hours as needed.
• Must be able to move furniture independently around the showroom and must be able to lift at least 50 pounds.
• Must be able to operate most building tools and equipment.
• Must feel comfortable using a ladder for hanging art and chandeliers, placing furniture, and other projects as needed.
• Must be willing to care for live plants in the showroom including setting floral displays as needed.
• Intermediate computer literacy.
• College degree or job experience in a related field (merchandising, floral design, graphic design, and/or set/stage design).

Arhaus is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. Arhaus is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Arhaus are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion or belief, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Arhaus will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. Arhaus encourages applicants of all ages.

AI Code of Conduct

At Arhaus, we believe great hiring starts with authentic human connection. Throughout your candidate experience, you will be engaging with real recruiters, hiring managers, and interviewers who are focused on getting to know you, your experiences, skills, perspectives, and potential. We encourage candidates to use AI to support resume refinement, interview preparation, brainstorming, and communication. All application materials, assessments, and interview responses must accurately reflect your own experiences, qualifications, and capabilities. We ask that you participate in phone and virtual interviews without using AI to develop your responses. To protect the integrity of our hiring process and the confidentiality of information shared during interviews, candidates may not record, transcribe, or use AI-powered note-taking tools during interviews. We expect all candidates to participate in the hiring process with honesty and integrity. For take-home assignments or role-specific assessments where AI use is permitted, we request transparency on which specific tools were used and how the tools were used and expect an explanation of your approach, contributions, and decision-making.