Design Consultant — Space & Moodboard Specialist

CB2; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

CB2 is seeking a Designer to collaborate with customers to plan and design spaces, delivering elevated CB2 experiences in-store and virtually. The role focuses on driving sales through design expertise and personalized service.

You will create moodboards, 2D floor plans, product lists, and style inspiration, lead one-on-one consultations, stay current with CB2 aesthetics, and help meet sales, KPI, and service goals across store, online, and catalog channels.

Qualifications

• Understanding of basic design functions including spatial planning, fabric selection, lighting, interior design styles.
• Excellent, effective, and timely communication skills and the ability to translate the brand vision of CB2 and the customers wants/needs
• Strong affinity for technology (2D and 3D tools, Google suite, video conferencing) and proficient in floor planning
• Ability to stay up to date on current design trends
• Proven track record of building long-lasting relationships with customers

Responsibilities

• Drive sales and a differentiated experience by providing enriching customer interactions, and providing elevated design offerings in the store and virtually with customers
• Create elevated CB2 designs for customers using the preferred design tools to create moodboards, 2D floor plans, product lists and style inspiration
• Lead One on One Design consultations in person or via email, phone, and virtual design consults. Deliver projects in a timely manner and within determined timelines
• Possess a clear understanding of the CB2 brand aesthetics and merchandising strategy by channel - Store, Online, Catalog
• Deliver individual sales, KPI and service goals, productivity standards, and engage customers on the sales floor by demonstrating our four steps of selling, as communicated by the store manager.
• Stays informed with the marketplace and industry trends
• Actively listen to the customer to best identify which products will best meet their needs and communicate company loyalty services, when applicable. (e.g. designer rewards Design Trade Program, CB2 credit card and gift registry)
• Support and model excellent service by exhibiting a positive attitude and enthusiasm both in-store, virtually, and potentially in a customer’s home, ensuring all customers are provided gracious, quick, and efficient service

Skills

Spatial planning

Communication skills

Technology proficient

Design trends awareness

Relationship building

Tools

2D/3D design tools

Google Workspace

Video conferencing

Job description

CB2 is seeking a Designer to collaborate with customers to plan and design spaces, delivering elevated CB2 experiences in-store and virtually. The role focuses on driving sales through design expertise and personalized service.

You will create moodboards, 2D floor plans, product lists, and style inspiration, lead one-on-one consultations, stay current with CB2 aesthetics, and help meet sales, KPI, and service goals across store, online, and catalog channels.