Freelance graphic designer Jobs in Hartford, CT

Crate and Barrel Designers are passionate about helping customers envision possibilities with the latest home design trends. They build meaningful, long-term relationships by using their knowledge to guide customers in furnishing anything from an entire home to a single accent piece. Skilled across a range of design styles-from classic to contemporary-Designers utilize digital tools and technology during in-store and in-home consultations to bring customer visions to life. In this role, you will drive sales and customer engagement by promoting programs, leveraging leads, and maintaining an active presence on the salesfloor. You will conduct customer outreach, develop design packages to brand standards, and ensure timely follow-up. Maintaining operational excellence through impeccable product presentation and careful use of tools and technology is essential, as is collaborating with store and design teams to support business goals. This role offers a creative, rewarding career path for those passionate about home interiors and thriving in a team-oriented, competitive environment.

A day in the life as a Designer...

Drive sales and a differentiated experience by providing enriching customer interactions, and providing elevated design offerings in the store, in-home and virtually with customers

Create elevated designs for customers using the preferred design tools to create moodboards, 2D & 3D floor plans, product lists and customer presentations

Lead design consultations in person (in-store or in-home) or via email, phone and virtual

Deliver projects in a timely manner and within determined timelines

Possess a clear understanding of the brand aesthetics and merchandising strategy by channel; Store, E-Commerce, Catalog

Ensure full understanding and awareness of all product information, including characteristics, care information and staying informed with the competition and industry trends

Deliver individual sales, KPI and service goals, productivity standards, and engage customers on the sales floor by demonstrating our selling skills

Actively listen to the customer to identify which products will best meet their needs and communicate company loyalty services. (e.g. designer rewards, Design Trade Program, credit card etc)

Support and model excellent service by exhibiting a positive attitude and enthusiasm ensuring all customers are provided gracious, quick, and efficient service

Support store training and educating on design services, to drive a clear understanding of design services and offerings

Develop new and lasting relationships with customers through networking and clienteling

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 and the customers wants / needs

Strong affinity for technology (2D and 3D tools, Google suite, video conferencing, iPad) and proficient in floor planning

Ability to stay up to date on current design trends

Ability to be an agent of change and shift quickly as our business evolves

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

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

Proven track record of building long-lasting relationships with customers

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 experience

Experience working one on one with clients and recommending solutions

Proficient in Google platforms, virtual communication, design tool experience preferred

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.