Display and Merchandising Associate - Fulltime

Samuel & Sons; California (MO); On-site; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive rate

Medical, dental, vision insurance with

401(k) plan with company match

15 PTO days + holidays

Job summary

Samuel & Sons is seeking a Display and Merchandising Associate to support planning, production, and installation of brand displays, merchandising, and event setups. Under the Art Director, you will help from initial planning through fabrication and final installation, with travel to showrooms and sites as a regular part of the role.

You should bring a keen visual eye, hands-on fabrication ability, and comfort with interiors, textiles, color, and composition.

Qualifications

• Degree in Interior Design, Visual Merchandising, Fine Arts, or Design.
• Hands-on fabrication, installation, or prop making experience preferred.
• Experience with textiles, luxury interiors, or design-focused brands is a plus.
• Sewing knowledge is a strong plus, with willingness to develop further.

Responsibilities

• Support the Art Director in developing merchandising plans and display concepts.
• Assist with space planning, mood boards, renderings, and visual planning materials.
• Merchandise products to reflect brand standards and tell collection stories.
• Collaborate with showroom teams to adapt displays to locations.
• Source, build, assemble, and prepare props and materials for installations.
• Assist with installation, styling, breakdown, packing, and transport of displays.
• Work with seamstress and fabricators on custom elements; learn sewing and soft-goods fabrication.
• Troubleshoot installation challenges while preserving design intent.
• Communicate material needs and production requirements to the Art Director.
• Source props and fabrication services from vendors within timelines.

Skills

Creative eye

Resourceful

Organized

Collaborative

Travel readiness

Education

Interior Design degree

Visual Merchandising degree

Fine Arts/Design degree

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Illustrator

SketchUp

Microsoft Office

Fabrication tools

Job description

WHO WE ARE:

Samuel & Sons has enjoyed more than three quarters of a century of making the impossible possible. And along the way, we've never lost sight of what matters most - the people who've helped us get where we are and the close-knit family feeling that encourages each of us to do our best. Samuel & Sons people have the drive to overcome any obstacle and the spirit to take on any challenge. As a family-owned company with an immense appreciation for its employees, Samuel & Sons is a great place to work. The opportunities are yours for the taking. And the benefits are among the best in the industry. Samuel & Sons continues to maintain its competitive advantage, achieve superior customer satisfaction and improve the overall company performance by creating an inclusive workplace that empowers each employee to make valuable contributions, be as unique as they are, and promote reaching their fullest potential. Samuel & Sons appreciates the rich diversity of the people in the communities where we work. Therefore, we aim to create and maintain a professional environment where differences are respected, varied skills and abilities of diverse individuals are valued and all may contribute to the success of the organization.

WHO WE ARE:

Samuel & Sons has enjoyed more than three quarters of a century of making the impossible possible. And along the way, we've never lost sight of what matters most - the people who've helped us get where we are and the close-knit family feeling that encourages each of us to do our best. Samuel & Sons people have the drive to overcome any obstacle and the spirit to take on any challenge. As a family-owned company with an immense appreciation for its employees, Samuel & Sons is a great place to work. The opportunities are yours for the taking. And the benefits are among the best in the industry. Samuel & Sons continues to maintain its competitive advantage, achieve superior customer satisfaction and improve the overall company performance by creating an inclusive workplace that empowers each employee to make valuable contributions, be as unique as they are, and promote reaching their fullest potential. Samuel & Sons appreciates the rich diversity of the people in the communities where we work. Therefore, we aim to create and maintain a professional environment where differences are respected, varied skills and abilities of diverse individuals are valued and all may contribute to the success of the organization.

Our Core Values

• We are CUSTOMERCENTRIC: The customer is at the heart of everything we do.
• We are HUMAN: See people as people deserving of our trust, respect, and integrity.
• We are UNITED: A community that supports each other through individual perspectives and collaboration.
• We are PASSIONATE: Driven and committed to being better every day.
• We PUSH BOUNDARIES: Move beyond what is by challenging assumptions and embracing change

About The Role

The Display and Merchandising Associate is a hands‑on creative role responsible for supporting the planning, production, and installation of merchandising, displays, props, and event installations that bring the Samuel & Sons brand and products to life. Working under the direction of the Art Director, this role participates in projects from initial planning and material sourcing through fabrication and final installation. Projects may include showroom displays and merchandising, trade shows, events, photography props and sets, and other brand installations. The ideal candidate combines a strong visual eye with a hands‑on, resourceful approach to making things. This role requires an understanding of interiors, textiles, color, scale, and composition, as well as a willingness to build, assemble, install, and problem‑solve in a fast‑paced creative environment. Regular travel to Samuel & Sons locations and other installation sites is an important part of the position.

What You Will Do

• Support the Art Director in developing and executing merchandising plans and display concepts for showrooms, windows, trade shows, events, and other brand installations.
• Assist with space planning, layouts, mood boards, material selections, renderings, and other visual planning materials used to prepare for installations.
• Merchandise Samuel & Sons products to reflect brand standards and support product and collection stories.
• Collaborate with showroom teams and the Art Director to support installations and adapt display concepts to the needs and physical characteristics of individual locations.
• Source, build, assemble, modify, and prepare props, display components, and materials for installations, photography, and other creative projects.
• Participate hands‑on in the installation, styling, breakdown, packing, and transportation of displays and merchandising materials.
• Work closely with the in‑house Seamstress and outside fabricators to develop custom elements, including opportunities to learn and apply sewing and soft‑goods fabrication techniques.
• Troubleshoot installation and fabrication challenges creatively while maintaining the quality and intent of the approved design.
• Complete assigned project work within established timelines, priorities, and budgets, proactively communicating material needs, production requirements, and potential challenges to the Art Director.
• Assist with sourcing props, materials, fabrication services, and other project needs from vendors and suppliers within established specifications and timelines.
• Partner with Creative, Photography, Marketing, Sales, Product Development, and showroom teams as needed to support successful project execution.
• Travel regularly to showrooms, trade shows, and other locations to assist with the planning, merchandising, installation, and breakdown of displays.

Requirements

What We’re Looking For

Education & Experience

• 1–2 years of experience in visual merchandising, display, interiors, set/prop production, or a related creative field preferred.
• Degree in Interior Design, Visual Merchandising, Fine Arts, Design, or a related field preferred; equivalent hands‑on experience will also be considered.
• Experience working with textiles, luxury products, interiors, or design‑focused brands is a plus.
• Experience with hands‑on fabrication, installation, prop making, or similar creative production strongly preferred.
• Sewing knowledge is a strong plus, with an interest and willingness to further develop sewing and soft‑goods fabrication skills.

Technical Skills

• Strong understanding of visual merchandising principles, color, scale, composition, and spatial planning.
• Comfortable working hands‑on with a variety of materials, tools, props, and display components.
• Proficiency or working knowledge of Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and/or SketchUp preferred.
• Ability to read or develop basic layouts, elevations, renderings, or other visual plans.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Soft Skills

• Creative, resourceful, and solutions‑oriented with a strong visual eye and attention to detail.
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Collaborative and comfortable working with creative teams, vendors, sales team, and other departments.
• Flexible and adaptable, with a willingness to travel and work outside standard hours when required for installations.
• Comfortable working independently on‑site while following established creative direction and project plans.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Collaboration
• Execution & Productivity
• Technical/Functional Expertise
• Problem SolvingAdaptability
• Accountability

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift and carry up to 25 lbs.
• Ability to stand, bend, reach, and move throughout extended installation and merchandising periods.
• Ability to safely handle tools, props, display components, samples, and installation materials.
• Regular domestic travel to showroom and installation locations, with occasional work outside standard business hours based on project requirements.

what We Offer

• Competitive rate
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance with HSA option
• 401(k) plan with a 4% company match
• 15 PTO days, floating holiday option, and paid holidays
• Collaborative and professional work environment

Samuel & Sons is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, education, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics and celebrates the diversity of its growing team.

We are unable to sponsor or take over the sponsorship of employment Visa at this time.

Recruitment agencies and consultants may not submit resumes/CVs directly to managers through this website. Samuel & Sons does not accept unsolicited agency resumes and will not pay fees to any third-party agency or company that does not have a signed agreement with Samuel & Sons.

Salary

$24 to $26 hourly

Samuel & Sons, in good faith, believes that this posted range of compensation is the accurate range for this role at this location at the time of this posting. Samuel & Sons may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, depending on candidate qualifications. This range may be modified in the future.