Curating Associate - Oak Brook

Brobston Group LLC; Oak Brook (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Curating Associate supports the gallery by executing visual merchandising and floor sets that reflect a refined design aesthetic. This role collaborates with gallery leadership and curators to elevate the client experience, drive sales, and maintain the visual integrity of the space.

As part of the team, you will represent the brand through polished communication and appearance, work with leadership and partners to execute creative vision, coordinate floor sets, train and mentor staff, help

Qualifications

• 2+ years of visual merchandising experience in luxury retail or related field.
• Strong technical proficiency with inventory and merchandising platforms; Mac OS, iOS devices, Microsoft Office, and Google Applications.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to train and develop team members.

Responsibilities

• Represent the brand through polished communication, appearance, and a refined point of view.
• Work with Gallery Leadership, Curators, and corporate partners to execute creative vision and drive sales.
• Coordinate and execute merchandise floor sets and uphold gallery visual standards and planograms.
• Train and mentor the gallery team on floor sets, signage, maintenance, recovery, and visual guidelines.
• Assist in maintaining inventory integrity and leverage systems to request replacements.
• Provide creative feedback on visual maps, planograms, and merchandising directives.

Skills

Visual merchandising

Communication skills

Tools

Mac OS

iOS devices

Microsoft Office

Google Applications

Job description

Summary

The Curating Associate supports the gallery by executing visual merchandising and floor sets that reflect a refined design aesthetic. This role collaborates with gallery leadership and curators to elevate the client experience, drive sales, and maintain the visual integrity of the space.

Responsibilities

• Represent the brand through polished communication, appearance, and a refined point of view.
• Work with Gallery Leadership, Curators, and corporate partners to execute creative vision and drive sales.
• Coordinate and execute merchandise floor sets and uphold gallery visual standards and planograms.
• Train and mentor the gallery team on floor sets, signage, maintenance, recovery, and visual guidelines.
• Assist in maintaining inventory integrity and leverage systems to request replacements.
• Provide creative feedback on visual maps, planograms, and merchandising directives.

Requirements

• 2+ years of visual merchandising experience in luxury retail or a related field.
• Strong technical proficiency with inventory and merchandising platforms; proficiency with Mac OS, iOS devices, Microsoft Office, and Google Applications.
• Strategic, highly organized, results-oriented, with meticulous attention to quality and detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to train and develop team members.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and solve problems creatively while partnering cross-functionally.
• Ability to lift and mobilize items up to 30 lbs., operate basic power tools, and perform prolonged standing, bending, and other physical tasks on the gallery floor.