Exterior Upholstery Specialist — Luxury Furniture

RH; Hickory (NC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

RH seeks an Outside Upholstery associate to upholster the exterior of furniture frames, applying padding, fabric, or leather to meet product specifications. This role anchors the luxury furniture program, requiring hands-on craftsmanship and a passion for quality.

You will transport frames to the workstation, apply padding and fabric with staple guns, and ensure high-quality finishes that align with RH standards. Team collaboration and precise workmanship are essential in this environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in a similar field.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to maintain consistent attendance and punctuality.
• Detail-oriented to uphold brand integrity.

Responsibilities

• Live Our Vision, Values and Beliefs every day.
• Transport frames to workstation and place onto work table, lift or bucks.
• Apply the appropriate padding or other materials to the frame using a staple gun, glue or other method.
• Apply the fabric and/or leather to the frame to meet high-quality specifications and style.
• Use hand tools such as staple gun, mallets, clinchers and similar tools.
• Correct all mistakes on the piece before moving to the next work area.
• Apply webbing, springs or trim; inspect or label product; or any other task as required.

Skills

Experience 3+ yrs

Communication skills

Independent work

Attendance & punctuality

Detail-oriented

Job description

RH seeks an Outside Upholstery associate to upholster the exterior of furniture frames, applying padding, fabric, or leather to meet product specifications. This role anchors the luxury furniture program, requiring hands-on craftsmanship and a passion for quality.

You will transport frames to the workstation, apply padding and fabric with staple guns, and ensure high-quality finishes that align with RH standards. Team collaboration and precise workmanship are essential in this environment.