Retail Sales Associate / Design Associate (Home Furnishings)

Room & Board is a modern furniture and home decor retailer that emphasizes beautiful, well-made products while providing exceptional customer service. With a commitment to helping people create homes they love, the company focuses on timeless designs, sustainable practices, and quality craftsmanship. Founded on a passion for American-made furnishings, Room & Board showcases an extensive selection of home goods that are both stylish and functional, blending contemporary influences with classic appeal. The company prides itself on fostering a welcoming, respectful work culture and creating meaningful experiences for both employees and customers. By investing in holistic well-being and supporting work-life balance, Room & Board ensures that its team members feel valued, respected, and motivated to contribute their best.

The Design/Retail Sales Associate role at Room & Board provides an exciting opportunity to engage with customers in a dynamic retail environment while balancing other life priorities with a part-time schedule. This position involves working three days a week, typically Tuesday, Saturday, and Sunday, with eight-hour shifts that include weekends. Employees receive competitive hourly pay ranging from $25.64 to $28.85, which annualizes to a salary between $32,000 and $36,000 depending on experience. Beyond compensation, associates enjoy generous benefits, including health coverage, three weeks of paid vacation, 401(k) matching, profit sharing, and additional perks that support physical, emotional, and financial well-being.

As a Design/Retail Sales Associate, you will be an integral part of a collaborative design team that leverages innovative technology, such as iPads, floor planning software, and point-of-sale systems, to craft tailored solutions that transform customers' homes. The role demands a passionate and consultative approach to customer service, with a focus on understanding individual needs and providing respectful, personalized assistance throughout the creative design process. This position encourages team players with empathy and self-awareness, who thrive in a lively, high-paced retail setting and maintain stamina to manage both busy customer interactions and productive downtime.

Room & Board is committed to cultivating a culture of respect, inclusivity, and meaningful work. The company strives to empower all employees to contribute their unique skills and voices, fostering an environment where creativity and collaboration flourish. Joining Room & Board means becoming part of a team that values lifelong learning and professional growth, with ongoing opportunities to enhance your design expertise and customer engagement abilities. If you are driven by a passion for stylish home design and excel in building authentic connections with customers, this role offers a rewarding, flexible career path within a respected and supportive organization.