Visual Merchandising Associate; Home Furnishings

Overview

Room & Board is hiring a Visual Merchandising Associate to join our Boston Retail Team. As a Visual Merchandising Associate, you'll create thoughtful, compelling showroom presentations that reflect our design philosophy, elevate the customer experience, and connect with the Boston market. You'll lead all phases of visual work—from concept and planning to execution—using strong project‑management skills to balance daily tasks, assortment introductions, routine assets, and long‑term initiatives.

You will partner closely with the store leader and collaborate with the broader team to educate, inspire, and elevate design confidence, ensuring the showroom aligns with business goals and highlights our beautifully crafted product assortments. A typical day combines creativity, technology, and hands‑on work as you design and execute room settings using your understanding of color, texture, and materials. You’ll leverage digital tools and floor‑planning software to plan layouts, track inventory, and manage timelines while refreshing accessory displays to maintain visual interest and support sales.

Collaboration is key—you’ll share updates, gather input, and guide the team on visual standards. The work is dynamic and physical, requiring the ability to shift priorities seamlessly while keeping the showroom looking its best.

375 Newbury Street
Boston, MA 02215

Monday – Saturday: 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Sunday: 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Tues‑Sat: 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m., with some flexibility required based on business needs.

• You are naturally curious and use your business understanding and design sensibilities to support strategies that drive sales.
• You're comfortable with digital tools and software to plan layouts, track inventory, and communicate effectively—and you learn new technology quickly.
• You thrive working both independently and collaboratively, contributing positively to team initiatives.
• Your strong communication skills enable you to listen actively, share insights clearly, and educate others on showroom standards and inventory flow.
• You bring strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage time and tasks efficiently.
• You understand how visual presentation influences the customer experience and can merchandise accessory displays to inspire and support business outcomes.

• Visual / Merchandising
  
  Experience:
  
  5+ years of related visual or merchandising experience, including knowledge of color theory.
• Design Expertise:
  Passion for design, awareness of trends, and the ability to use color, texture, and materials to create functional, inspiring spaces that align with Room & Board's aesthetic.
• Relationship Building:
  Ability to form strong partnerships across the showroom and broader organization.
• Technology
  
  Skills:
  
  Comfort navigating technology and using tools and resources effectively; experience with floor‑planning software (Floor planner preferred).
• Project Responsibilities:
  Oversight of assortment introductions, painting maintenance, showroom lighting, marketing elements, and related tasks.
• Physical Requirements:
  
  Ability to safely perform the physical demands of the role; a pre‑employment physical is required.

• Salary: $75,000 – $90,000 / yr., depending on experience.
• Benefits that focus on holistic well‑being: three weeks of paid vacation, a generous 401(k) match, profit‑sharing, and a full range of perks to support life at work and beyond.
• Meaningful work:
  We create a meaningful experience by empowering everyone, taking pride in our work, and making the world sustainable, inclusive, and beautiful.
• A culture of respect:
  We sustain a culture of respect by relying on shared values, building supportive and kind teams, and ensuring all voices are heard and celebrated.

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Final date to receive applications:
The position will remain open until filled; there is no specified deadline.

Room & Board is a modern furniture and home decor…