Visual Merchandiser

Here at RCL Design Studio, we work with entrepreneurs, restauranteurs and collaborative creatives with the resources and support to make their brands and spaces memorable. This position focuses on the
RCL Hospitality wing of our studio. We currently have three self-propelled businesses in Seattle:
Bottlehouse Wine Bar in Madrona and Mr. West Cafe Bar in Downtown + University Village, with more projects in the works.

Responsibilities ::

Tasks include but are not limited to:

• Merchandising, Retail, and Inventory*

• Coordination and set up of new vendors

• Product sourcing and purchasing

• Monitor home and design trends and help capitalize on those trends

• Analyzing and improving retail sales

• Review numbers and sales weekly through POS and Inventory management

• Product research and cost comparing

• Project manage special retail projects (ie launches, markets, pop-up events, etc)

• Create P.O.s to be sent to vendors

• Create P.O.s when billing between RCL Hospitality locations

• Create mood boards for seasonal projections

• Attend retail conferences to network and see design trends when applicable

• Manage monthly retail planning and goal setting meetings

• Track and reconcile inventory and manage inventory changeovers at each company, monthly

• Manage + organize plant inventory and backstock in the studio

• Plant and Foliage*

• Source + purchase plants for sale and decor at RCL Hospitality locations

• Pick up florals at markets every other week

• Review budgets weekly with ownership

• Manage the upkeep and health of plants and foliage at each company, retail + decor

• Water + refresh water of loose plants and florals across each business

• Maintain current plant maintenance guides, update monthly as needed

• Keep up to date on floral trends

• Review design + social media platforms for inspiration

• Track and reconcile plant inventory along with plant retail inventory, waste log dead plants

• Manage + organize plant inventory and backstock in the studio

• Additional Tasks: *

• Special Projects/Creative Support

• Workshop planning and support

• Work alongside the Junior Designer + Events Manager

• Support design team with organization, research, and creative design projects as needed

• Assist Event Manager + Curators on projects and tasks as needed (ie public event markets and retail resets)

• Assist with conceptual mood/storyboards

Expectations ::

• 25+ hrs per week with commitment to a consistent weekly reliable schedule.

• Reports directly to Jr. Designer

• Availability minimum 3 days a week

• Flexibility on weekends to assist with special projects, tasks, and events

• Company leadership and participation

• Valid driver's license and reliable vehicle

• Laptop for use in studio

• Proficiency in Office Suite, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop

• Excellent project management skills

• Excellent analytical and organizational skills

• Excellent written and oral communication skills

• Proven excellence with multi-tasking and prioritization

• Thrives in a faced paced, dynamic small business environment

Job Type: Part-time