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 dcor 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 dcor, 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
