Showroom/Design Assistant

Safavieh; Greenville (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Safavieh is seeking a Showroom/Design Assistant in Hartsdale, NY. The role supports lead designers, maintains a welcoming client-focused environment, and handles administrative and creative tasks to help the store run smoothly.

The ideal candidate has 2 years luxury retail experience, proficiency in AutoCAD or SketchUp, strong communication skills, and can work weekends as needed. This is a full-time, on-site role with opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• 2 years of luxury retail experience (Preferred).
• Proficient in AutoCAD, SketchUp or a 2D/3D layout program.
• Proven track record of sales.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and work as part of a team.
• Deep understanding of luxury brands, fashion trends, and home styling techniques.
• Ability to start working within 2 weeks of hire.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a professional appearance consistent with dress code and image guidelines.
• Support lead designers by managing administrative, technical, and creative tasks.
• Ensure a welcoming client-focused environment, with best-in-class service in person, over the phone, and through electronic communication.
• Maintain a clean and organized sales floor, checkout, fitting room, and stock room to keep the store inviting.
• Work with the sales team and management to resolve client issues in the business's favor.
• Take ownership and deliver results with awareness of personal and store metrics.
• Create personal sales and clientele experience strategies with management.

Skills

Luxury retail

Sales experience

Communication

Multitasking

Teamwork

Home styling

Tools

AutoCAD/SketchUp

Job description

Showroom/Design Assistant

2 Channel Full Time Hartsdale, NY, US

Salary Range: $20.00 To $24.00 Hourly

Safavieh is an upscale global home furnishing, rugs & accessories company. Based in the United States since 1978, Safavieh combines rug and home furnishings showrooms with a varied wholesale business. Supplied by its own production lines from the classical rug weaving centers of the world. The company is headquartered in Port Washington, New York. Permanent showrooms are open year-round in Atlanta, Las Vegas and High Point, NC. For four generations, the family behind the Safavieh brand has dedicated its talents and resources to providing uncompromising quality.

This is a great opportunity for an ambitious, responsible and detail-oriented self-starter with a strong passion for continuous learning and professional development, as this position will provide a basic foundation and necessary skill set for a great career.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain a professional appearance consistent with established dress code and image guidelines
• Support lead designers by managing administrative, technical, and creative tasks
• Ensure a welcoming client focused environment, which includes offering best in class service, in person, over the phone and through electronic communication
• Maintain a clean and organized sales floor, checkout, fitting room, and stock room to ensure the store is safe and inviting to customers
• Work with sales team and management to ensure that each client issue is accurately resolved to the benefit of the business
• Take ownership and commitment to delivering results, while remaining aware of personal and store metrics
• Create personal sales and clientele experience strategies in partnership with the management team.

Qualifications:

• 2 years of luxury retail experience (Preferred)
• Must be proficient in AutoCAD, SketchUp or a 2D/3D layout program
• Proven track record of success in sales
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to multitask and work as part of a team
• Deep understanding of luxury brands, fashion trends, and home styling techniques
• Ability to work 1 weekend day a week and holidays as needed
• Ability to start working within 2 weeks of hire