Curating Associate

RH; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

RH is seeking a Curating Associate in McLean, VA to uphold the brand’s refined aesthetic and elevate the client experience. You will work with the Gallery Leadership Team to execute visual merchandising strategies that showcase luxury home furnishings and drive sales.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years in luxury visual merchandising, excellent communication, and strong organizational skills, with proficiency across Mac OS, iOS devices, Microsoft Office and Google applications.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of visual merchandising experience in luxury retail or related field.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with Mac Operating System, IOS devices, Microsoft Office and Google Applications.
• Ability to multitask, be flexible, prioritize and collaborate across teams.

Responsibilities

• Live Our Vision, Values and Beliefs every day.
• Represent the RH brand through polished communication and professionalism.
• Collaborate with Gallery Leadership Team to execute creative vision and drive sales.
• Drive results through team engagement and accountability.
• Coordinate and execute merchandise floor sets while maintaining visual integrity.
• Train and mentor the Gallery team on floor sets and visual standards.
• Read and audit planograms and implement RH design ethos and product care.
• Learn RH design ethos and product assortment.

Skills

Visual merchandising

Communication

Organization

Problem solving

Teamwork

Tools

Mac OS

iOS devices

Microsoft Office

Google Applications

Job description

RH at its core is about taste, and we believe the idea of scaling taste is large and far reaching.

The RH brand attracts the best designers, artisans, manufacturers and talent in our industry, scaling and rendering their work more valuable across our integrated platform, enabling us to curate the most compelling collection of luxury home furnishings in the world.

We are moving the brand beyond curating and selling products to conceptualizing and selling spaces by building an ecosystem of products, places, services and spaces that elevates and establishes the RH brand as a global thought leader, taste and place maker.

At RH we believe deeply that the "right" people are our greatest asset. We value people with high energy, who possess the ability to energize others. People who are smart, creative and have a point of view. People who see the answer in every problem, versus those who see the problem in every answer. People who are driven, determined and won't take "no" for an answer. We value team players, people who are more concerned with what's right, rather than who's right.

RH is seeking a Curating Associate with a passion for design and home furnishings. This role is ideal for those with a sense of personal style, polished appearance, refined taste and a discerning eye for luxury.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Live Our Vision, Values and Beliefs every day
• Represent the RH brand through polished communication, personal appearance and professionalism through the lens of refined taste
• Work with the Gallery Leadership Team, Curators and corporate partners to execute creative vision, elevate the client experience, and drive sales
• Continuously drive results through team engagement, empowerment and accountability
• Coordinate and execute merchandise floor sets while upholding visual integrity of the Gallery
• Train and mentor the Gallery team on floor sets, quality and visual standards, signage and graphics updates, gallery maintenance, recovery and cleanliness
• Assist in maintaining inventory integrity
• Read and audit planograms, visual maps and offer creative point of view on company directives
• Learn and communicate the RH design ethos, product assortment and product care

OUR REQUIREMENTS

• 2+ years of visual merchandising experience in luxury retail or related field
• Excellent technical ability to leverage multiple platforms to track inventory and request replacements
• Strategic, highly organized and results-oriented
• Commitment to quality with meticulous attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to multitask, be flexible, prioritize and overcome obstacles with creative problem solving and cross-functional partnerships
• Experience embracing change to deliver top results with a positive attitude no matter what the obstacle
• Background creating positive and healthy work environments in which people strive to do their best
• Proficiency with Mac Operating System, IOS devices, Microsoft Office and Google Applications

OUR PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to lift and mobilize small to medium items up to 30 lbs. while utilizing appropriate equipment and techniques
• Ability to maneuver effectively around gallery floor, stock room and office
• Basic knowledge of operating power tools
• Position entails prolonged standing, twisting, stooping, kneeling, squatting, bending and climbing

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