Job Description
Job Description
Job Type:
- Onsite at the McGee & Co. Retail Store located at Trolley Square in Salt Lake City, Utah
- Reports To: Assistant Store Manager, Design & Service
- Part-Time Seasonal (Approx: October - December)
About Us:
Founded by Shea and Syd McGee, McGee & Co. is the home furnishings and decor brand from the Studio McGee family. We design timeless, livable collections — furniture, lighting, textiles, and accessories — that help customers create spaces they love. From our beginnings as an online destination to our growing collection of retail stores, our mission has never changed: to make life beautiful. We’re passionate about thoughtful design, quality products, and outstanding customer service — and we’re always looking for new energy and ideas to join the team.
Overview:
As a Design Associate at McGee & Co., you create a warm, elevated, and inspiring shopping experience for every customer. You are passionate about home, style, and helping customers find pieces that feel personal and timeless.
This is a customer-first, relationship-based sales role in a design-forward showroom environment. You will support both walk-in customers and appointment-based shoppers, assist with high-ticket furniture and décor purchases, and help maintain the showroom to McGee & Co. standards.
You're excited about this opportunity because you will...
Customer Experience & Selling
- Deliver a genuine, welcoming, high-touch customer experience aligned with McGee & Co. service standards
- Build relationships with customers by asking thoughtful questions about their home, lifestyle, and design needs
- Confidently sell across categories including furniture, rugs, lighting, textiles, wall décor, and accessories
- Support both walk-in and appointment-based shopping experiences
- Meet individual sales goals and key performance expectations
Product Knowledge & Design Support
- Learn and communicate product details including materials, finishes, care, dimensions, and styling suggestions
- Help customers understand furniture options, customization, and special order processes
- Support customers with room planning basics (scale, proportion, pairing pieces) when needed
Clienteling & Follow-Up
- Capture customer information and maintain follow-up notes to support quotes, wishlists, and special orders
- Follow up with customers after visits to help close sales and build repeat business
- Support trade and designer clients with professionalism and attention to detail
Store Standards & Operations
- Accurately process POS transactions including sales, returns, and exchanges
- Assist with product replenishment, tagging, and maintaining floor readiness
- Maintain showroom standards: straightening, cleaning, styling, and ensuring vignettes remain photo-ready
- Support back-of-house organization and daily operational tasks as needed