Associate Visual Merchandiser - Four Hands
Austin, TX 78744
About the Job
Description
Headquartered in Austin, Texas, Four Hands is the leading global designer and wholesaler of lifestyle home furnishings. We provide an elevated feel to the distinct pieces we design by blending styles, materials, and textures from all around the world.
We design, manufacture, and distribute our products and support the growing needs of large retail chains, e-commerce businesses, independent regional stores, and interior designers. Four Hands has received numerous recognition and accolades, including ranking in the Inc. 5000 list 14 times and being one of Austin’s Top Workplaces for 4 years which couldn’t have been possible without our employees.
Be a part of the most creative and talented visual merchandising team in Austin. Four Hands is hiring an associate visual merchandiser who will be responsible for styling and assistant-styling product in Four Hands showrooms, facilities, and events. As a part of the Creative Services team within Sales and Marketing, you'll position Four Hands pieces in beautiful, inspiring environments with a focus on highlighting features and benefits, and providing scale and context for our customers (and theirs).
In This Role
- Work under the guidance of visual merchandisers and project/production managers to assist in the styling and arrangement of products in industry trade showrooms
- Participate in 10-day market set-ups, ensuring all elements are prepared and styled to meet high standards
- Travel at least 8 times a year for planning pre-trips and 10-day market set-ups
- Organize, clean, and maintain props and showroom spaces to ensure they are presentable and functional
- Manage relationship with plant vendors to ensure delivery, and pick up
- Run errands outside the showrooms including buying food props, sourcing design materials, and styling tools
- Prepare soft goods (e.g., textiles, linens) for display using steamers or irons to ensure they are wrinkle-free and presentable
- Collaborate with the production team to select appropriate furniture and accessories that complement the overall styling
- Uphold our Core Values and be a valuable member of the Four Hands team
- Other tasks as defined by manager
The Ideal Person
- 1+ year of experience in retail preferred but not required
- Bachelor's degree in fine art, interior design, or equivalent creative experience
- Proficiency in basic computer applications, including email, spreadsheets, and presentation tools (PowerPoint, Google Slides, or Figma)
- Strong understanding of artistic composition, including visual balance and contrast
- Ability to source and curate design inspiration aligning with art direction.
- Basic knowledge of interior and set design principles
- Capability to plan and execute creative concepts per direction
- Physical ability to work on foot for up to 8 hours a day, 5 days a week, in a dynamic studio environment
- Valid driver's license with a reliable vehicle
Benefits
Our employees are the heart of our company, their professional and personal well-being in and out of the office is what we care about the most. What we offer:
- People First Culture – Flexible workspace, summer Friday hours, fully stocked kitchen, social outings & more!
- Career Development
- Tuition Assistance Program
- FTO Policy with a paid day off on your Birthday
- Free comprehensive Employee Health Care Benefits (Health/Dental/Vision) and 401(k) + match
- Paid parental leave for both Moms and Dads!
Check out fourhands.com/careers to explore more of our Benefits!
Source : Four Hands
