Today we’re listing a much coveted design position, as well as a design sales assistant position. Details on how to apply are listed below. Good luck!

Assistant Designer, EJ Interiors

Fast growing Dallas residential interior design firm EJ Interiors is looking for a full time Interior Designer to work on design projects and design blog. Must have an interior design degree, your own vehicle and be proficient in AutoCAD. Looking for someone who can work independently and is organized, dependable, detail-oriented, energetic, professional and has an eye for style! At least 1 year experience is preferred. A background in marketing, social media, advertising, and PR is a plus.

Email resumes to Emily Larkin at emily@ejinteriors.net.

Sales Assistant, Horizon Italian Tile

Decorative Center Dallas showroom Horizon Italian Tile has an opening for an sales assistant. This is an outside sales position that includes calling on architects and designers, specifying our products for commercial, healthcare, and hospitality projects. Responsibilities include:

Sales Assistant, Minolochi

Promemoria Dallas showroom at Minolochi, a high-end, luxury Italian showroom in the Dallas Design District is seeking a full-time, professional sales assistant. We are considering candidates that meet the following qualifications:

• Sales experience in the furniture industry
• Strong understanding of high-end clientele and luxury goods
• Interior Design experience or background is a plus!
• Confident with a professional sales attitude
• Proficient computer skills
• Honest and reliable with the ability to work with others as a team
• Drug and background check will be performed before any new hires

Though sales experience is preferred, we will also consider candidates who have a background interior design.

If you are interested in filling this position, please send your resume to inquiry@minolochi.com.

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Today’s installment of the Now Hiring series brings you three attractive job offers from prominent Design District showrooms, two of which are part time. Information for applying to each of these jobs is listed below. Good luck!

Showroom Sales (Part Time), Artemide Lighting

Update 5/15/12: This position has been filled.

Artemide Lighting in Decorative Center Dallas is looking for a part time employee for showroom sales. Please send resumes to David Simcik at dsimcik@artemide.net.

Showroom Assistant, Robert Allen Beacon Hill

When you join The Robert Allen Group, the nation’s leading designer, marketer and distributor of decorative fabrics and home furnishings, you join an exciting company that is known for its vision, style, creativity and commitment to quality and service. Our showroom works exclusively with interior designers, decorators and architects offering the best of fine fabrics, home furnishings and accessories.

In this full-time position, you will provide critical support to the showroom sales staff, manager and clients. Your primary responsibility will be to professionally run the memo room for the Dallas showroom, processing memo requests, memo returns and replenishment orders while maintaining a well organized inventory of memo samples. Additionally, you will ensure clients are greeted warmly and assisted in a timely manner; you will answer incoming phone calls and assist with special events and projects as well as a performing a variety of administrative support and house keeping duties.

You must have excellent customer service skills both over the phone and in person as well as the ability to handle multiple tasks.  Textile knowledge and/or industry experience as well as general computer skills highly desired. Previous showroom experience or similar retail experience preferred.

We offer competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits including: Medical, Dental, Life and Disability Insurance.

To apply, please call James Campbell at (214) 741-5454.

Assistant (Part Time), Donghia 

Donghia, Inc. is at the forefront of the luxury home furnishings industry representing American design at its best. Donghia’s collection of furniture, textiles, wallcoverings, lighting and accessories are sold exclusively to interior designers and architects throughout the U.S. and the world. Donghia’s showroom in the Dallas Design Center is seeking a part time assistant to work 21 hours a week. Job responsibilities and qualifications include:

• Assisting in the sample library
• Maintaining all showroom displays
• Strong organizational skills
• Client interaction
• Punctual

Please send resumes to Lance Wallace at lwallace@donghia.com.

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Tile and Stone Gallery Manager, DalTile

DalTile is seeking a design sales professional to manage their Dallas gallery, maximizing sales development and obtaining customer sales referrals for Sales Service Centers. Job duties include:

• Interview and hire associates, plan and prepare work schedules, assign associates to specific duties, supervise associates taking of inventories, keeping operating records, and perform work of subordinates, as needed.
• Establish and maintain the Gallery Training Program and/or facilitate the continuing education of the staff through classes, seminars and other similar methods.
• Ensure compliance of associates with established security, operating, and record keeping procedures and practices.
• Responsible for the safe and proper opening and closing of the store.
• Responsible for securing expensive assets such as digital cameras, portable phones, projector and similar items and set up a log to keep record of their use.
• Establish a log for the Deposits required for Stone Samples and keep it in a safe place.
• Receive customers (homeowners, designers, architects, contractors) referred form associates and determines their needs. Provide assistance as appropriate.
• Responsible for the operation of the gallery and the maintenance of all contracts for facility services.
• Prepare and coordinate sales promotion activities such as preparing sales displays and advertising copy.
• Promote gallery through special events such as design classes, exhibitions and tours for designer associations.
• Responsible for selecting and defining materials and how to display with the assistance of the Corporate Marketing Department.
• Overview and design panels to display tile and stone surfaces.
• Maintain and update design aid tools that help secure customer sales.
• Maintain and update building permits source file for metropolitan area.
• Perform all aspects of design consulting especially for customers with larger residential and commercial buildings.
• Follow up on customer selection sheets until sales are finalized or customer’s interest are resolved; route sales to appropriate Sales Service Center.
• Answer customer’s complaints.

Job credentials include:

• Requires Bachelors of Art degree in interior design (FICAR approved) or Bachelors of Science in Business Administration and knowledge of tile, porcelain and stone surfaces (finishes).
• Must possess a good level of knowledge of Auto Cad and DOMUS, as well as, a good level knowledge of Microsoft Suite (Excel, Powerpoint and Word).
• Requires 4 to 6 years of experience in management and or interior design within the tile and stone industry.

In addition, core competencies include excellent interpersonal and management skills, effective communication and listening skills and a very good level of design abilities. Familiarity with design of accentuating materials and finishes other than tile to balance customer selections is essential.

Log on to www.daltilecareers.com to apply for the position.

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Luxury Furniture Sales Representative, Baker Furniture 

Baker Furniture is a proud member of the Kohler Interiors family. As a Luxury Furniture Sales Representative, this is your unique opportunity to set your mark and live on the leading edge. The Luxury Furniture Sales Representative has the primary responsibility to maximize sales volume by growing existing business, developing new business and providing the best possible customer service while enhancing Baker’s and Kohler’s mission to offer the highest quality and service standards in the industry.

Job Responsibilities

• Assist all customers as called in rotation.
• Create and maintain quotations for customers who come into the Showroom or who call for information.
• Follow up on all quotations within one week and on a weekly basis.
• Inform customers of price increases two weeks prior to the increase occurring. Inform customers of discontinued product, extended lead times, etc.
• Provide customers with product information.
• Assist the designer’s client when the designer is unavailable.
• Assist end users when available or when requested by the manager.
• Maintain professional courtesy with associates and customers at all times.
• Monitor all open orders from placement to delivery.
• Once the product is shipped, contact customers to ensure the product and the service are acceptable.
• Maintain updated customer information including contact data, special interests, etc.
• Maintain knowledge of all vendor products, pricing, options, finishes, details, etc. Maintain thorough, up-to-date knowledge of all products, pricing and local competition.

Minimun Requirements

Five plus years of Showroom or Retail experiences. 3-5 years’ experience with luxury retail or furniture sales. Degree in Interior Design or Sales/Business management a plus.

Skill Preferences

Proven success with driving sales goals and growing your business. Luxury Furniture Sales experience.

Click here to download the official job description. If you are interested in this position, please apply online.

Showroom Assistant, Innovations in Wallcoverings

Innovations in Wallcoverings, Inc. is a dynamic design and distribution company, specializing in wallcoverings and textiles. By interacting with different departments and clients, you will learn how teamwork is essential to the success of a business. You will gain valuable office skills in a positive, creative office environment.

Innovations currently has the following position available:

Job title: Showroom Assistant, Dallas, TX
Wage/Salary: $10/hr
Hours: 25 hours/week (preferably 12-5, but some flexibility)
Qualifications: The ideal candidate for this position should be punctual, organized and detail-oriented.
Job description: Responsibilities include but are not limited to assisting the Showroom Manager in fulfilling sample requests, creating small displays, labeling, organizing design references as well as special design related projects for wallcovering and textiles products.

Please send your resume via fax to 212-807-1045 or via email to recruit@innovationsusa.com.

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Part-Time Administrative Assistant, J. Robert Scott

The position requires a high-level of attention to details with excellent written and verbal communication skills. Expediting and order follow-up is basic to the job, including back-up sales support and knowledge of terms relevant to the design industry. It is necessary to be experienced in Microsoft Outlook and Excel. This is an effective solution for a candidate interested in flexible hours.

Please send resumes to lfrederick@jrobertscott.com.

Assistant Designer, Chambers Interiors
Update 4/3/12: This position has been filled. 

High-end residential interior design firm Chambers Interiors has an immediate full-time opening available for an assistant designer. A minimum of 1 – 2 years experience working in the field of interior design is required, preferably doing residential design and with a degree from an accredited interior design school. Candidate must already be proficient in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office. We are searching for someone that is a fast learner, organized, can multitask well and is willing to work on social media and marketing tasks.

Please submit resumes to Margaret at margaret@chambersinteriors.com.

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Assistant Sales Manager, Ellouise Abbott

The Ellouise Abbott Showroom is seeking a full time Asst. Manager/Sales (minimum 5 years experience in Dallas). We have been in business in Dallas for 7 years and are located in The International on Turtle Creek. We specialize in sales of high-end furniture, fabric, rugs, lighting, accessories and case goods. The person in this position must be familiar with showroom and design terminology/technology. The ability to problem-solve and effectively resolve client issues is required. Applicants must be reliable, outgoing, organized, flexible, punctual, and able to work efficiently alone or in a group setting. Experience with Microsoft Outlook and Excel preferred. Familiarity with Studio IT software a plus. Hours are 9:00 to 5:00 Monday through Friday.

Please email susie@ellouiseabbott.com.

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Showroom Support Position, Culp Associates
Full Time M-F 9-5, Salary + benefits

Culp Associates, an established to-the-trade interior design showroom, is now accepting resumes for an entry level support position. Responsibilities include but are not limited to maintaining sample library, maintaining display wings, expediting orders, answering telephones, and assisting designers in showroom. Strong communication skills as well as ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment are required. Knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and excellent typing skills are preferred. Interested candidates should submit resumes to Cammie Marrs, General Manager at cammie@culpassociates.com.

Please no phone calls or drop ins regarding this post.

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Custom Couture Engraved Wedding Invitation by Bell'Invito

Job seekers, take note! Bell’Invito, the Design District’s favorite stationary and custom letterpress company, is now hiring for an account manager position to focus on the Dallas/Fort Worth market. A great opportunity to work with a quickly growing market and pedal pretty paper like this >> sounds just too good to be true!

DFW Account Manager, Bell’Invito

Bell’Invito is looking for a smart, driven, polished individual who is willing and eager to learn about how our company works to make the best stationery product offered.

The environment is fast-paced and challenging. Problem solving skills are admired and expect ambition should be second nature. If the shoe fits, call the studio for an appointment at (214) 741-1717, or email your resume to Robyn Wise, Director of Business Development, at robyn@bellinvito.com.

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Sales Associate, Minolochi

Promemoria Dallas showroom at Minolochi, a high-end, luxury Italian showroom in the Dallas Design District is seeking a full-time, professional sales associate. We are considering candidates that meet the following qualifications:

• Sales experience in the furniture industry
• Strong understanding of high-end clientele and luxury goods
• Interior Design experience or background is a PLUS!
• Confident with a professional sales attitude
• Proficient computer skills
• Honest and reliable with the ability to work with others as a team
• Drug and background check will be performed before any new hires

Though sales experience is preferred, we will also consider candidates who have a background interior design.

If you are interested in filling this position, please send your resume to inquiry@minolochi.com.

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