CRATE & BARREL

Furniture Sales Associate | Designer

West Hartford, Connecticut

Crate and Barrel Designers have a passion for helping customers see what is possible with the latest on-trend merchandise. They do this by building meaningful and long-term relationships with their customers, and use their comprehensive knowledge to guide and advise customers looking to furnish an entire room or simply add an accent piece. Our Designers are up-to-date on the latest trends, and are trained to work with a range of design styles from classic to contemporary. In addition, Designers utilize digital tools and technology during in-store and in-home consultations to show our customers how our furniture, fabrics and decor can bring their vision to life. If you enjoy working with customers in a competitive team environment, have a passion for helping customers with their home interiors and have a proven ability to drive sales, this position has the potential to offer you a creative and rewarding career.

  • Full-time + Part-time
  • Level: Mid
  • Travel: Yes

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Success Profile

What makes a successful Crate and Barrel Designer? Check out the top traits we're looking for and see if you have the right mix.

  • Entrepreneurial
  • Ambitious
  • Goal oriented
  • Persuasive
  • Confident
  • Strong Sense of Style

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I love meeting new people and using my design skills to help turn vision into reality and house into home. Crate & Barrel allows me to be me, and provides tools that build vivid 3D renderings that help customers feel confident in their decisions. I love helping customers feel more comfortable in their space and realize their dreams with stylish, comfortable, well-made furnishings.

Ye, Designer

The challenge of creating a space that serves both functional and aesthetic purposes, with the end result of bringing family and friends together, is always a thrill! Crate & Barrel is always current on the latest styles and trends and our design tools allow me to create innovative designs for my customers. Most importantly, though, it is the culture of inclusivity, prioritization of the customer, and commitment to sustainability that makes Crate & Barrel a special place to work.

Mary, Designer

I’ve been with Crate & Barrel for 20+ years, and it's always a nice feeling when I’ve built a good relationship with a customer and they come back years later and ask for me. Every customer has different needs, and fulfilling their needs makes my job challenging and enjoyable. New technology and training helps me continue to build my skills and knowledge base, and new products each season keeps our options exciting!

Charina, Designer

Working at Crate & Barrel has pushed my knowledge about furniture construction, fabrics, wood finishes, and more. Most importantly I'd say Crate has really helped me push the limits with my designs. I've worked with so many people with various design styles and every time I end up designing something I feel really proud of. I love what I do and I have fun doing it.

Angela, Designer

Rewards

  • The Picture of Health

    From medical to dental to vision, we’ve got you covered.

  • Compensation

    We offer competitive salaries and incentive programs.

  • Balancing Work and Life

    You’ll enjoy paid vacations and holidays, wellness time, flexible schedules and more.

  • Planning Your Future

    From 401K with company match, to life insurance, we are always looking out for your future.

  • Professional Development

    We provide extensive education and development programs through one on one coaching, classroom style training and online tools to make sure you reach your true potential.

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Responsibilities

CB2 is transforming the perception of home design for today's modern consumer. Born out of Crate and Barrel, CB2 is committed to high-quality, sophisticated design at an approachable price. Located in downtown Chicago, CB2 offers an engaging, collaborative work environment. If you're creative, team spirited and have a passion for modern design, then join the team as a Design Consultant

We’re here for it. We think you should be too. We’re looking for a driven professional with an inclusive mindset to join our team as a Design Consultant.

Design Consultants work with customers to help plan and design their spaces. Through elevated designs and delivering on the CB2 Experience (Be Positive. Inspiring. Finding a way), the Design Consultant will maximize company sales growth and profitability. Their expertise, teamwork, passion for design, use of the design tools and creative selling skills will help deliver an amazing experience for the customer.

 A day in the life as a Design Consultant...

  • 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.

What you’ll bring to the table...

  • 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

We'd love to hear from you if you have...

  • 1+ years of relevant experience in Furniture Sales/ Home Decor Design or retail/ customer service experienc
  • Full-Time roles: Open availability to work flexible hours on weekdays, evenings and weekends
  • Part-Time roles: Availability to work two or more weekend days (Friday, Saturday, and/or Sunday) and at least one weekday or nigh


Minimum Starting Rate: $17.00 Hourly
Up to: $21.25 Hourly

Pay ranges will be adjusted upward as needed to comply with applicable state and local law. In addition to your salary, based on your role, associates may be eligible for other compensation including bonuses, sales incentives, and long term incentives.

Job ID 2025-22520 Date posted 06/18/2025 Position Type Full-Time
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Our commitment to our associates is of the utmost importance. One of the reasons the company attracts such a diverse group of associates is that we offer a full menu of benefits that are relevant to their lives, both on and off the job. We are proud to offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package to support eligible part time and full time associates and their families, including:

  • Medical/Dental/Vision
  • Life insurance and Disability
  • Retirement and 401(k) match
  • Paid time off, wellness time and volunteer time
  • Merchandise discount and EAP resources
  • Tuition Reimbursement

Many of these benefits begin on day one, and extend to eligible dependents. To learn more about available benefits please click https://jobs.crateandbarrel.com/benefits

Euromarket Designs, Inc., which does business as Crate and Barrel and CB2, will be referred to as “the Company”. The Company is deeply committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact the location you are applying to here and ask to speak with a manager regarding the nature of your request.

The Company is an equal opportunity employer; applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital, parental, veteran or military status, unfavorable military discharge, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

The Company participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the US.

State / City Compliance: The Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal history, including arrest and conviction records, in accordance with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

Job Applicant Privacy: For details about how the Company collects and uses your personal information, please see our Job Applicant Privacy & Communications Notice.

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