Junior Gallery Designer

Hooker Furniture•High Point, NC

About The Position

Junior Gallery Designer The Company Celebrating more than 100 years of craftsmanship and innovation, Hooker Furnishings is a leading designer, marketer, and manufacturer of high-quality furniture for the residential, hospitality, and contract markets. Headquartered in Virginia, with operations and showrooms across the U.S. and internationally, Hooker Furniture is one of the nation’s largest publicly traded furniture companies, known for its commitment to quality, integrity, and creating beautiful spaces where people live, work, and gather. Position Overview We are seeking a Junior Gallery Designer to support the execution of retail gallery installations for a new collection across customer stores. This role is highly hands-on and project-focused, with a primary emphasis on preparing, traveling to, and installing galleries that align with established brand standards. When not traveling, the position will be based in our High Point showroom and will collaborate closely with internal design leadership and cross-functional partners. This is an excellent opportunity for an organized, proactive designer who thrives in dynamic environments, enjoys working independently in the field, and is comfortable building strong working relationships with sales teams, store partners, and vendors. The position reports to the Vice President of Showroom Design, based in High Point, NC.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design, Architecture, or a related field.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects in a deadline-driven environment.
Proficiency in AutoCAD (this is required), Microsoft Office, and Adobe Creative Suite.
Strong organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to anticipate challenges and proactively develop solutions to keep projects on track.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Willingness and ability to travel overnight as required.

Nice To Haves

Experience or strong interest in retail environments, furniture galleries, or showroom design preferred.

Responsibilities

Execute brand standards across retail galleries, including overall design intent, space planning, furniture layouts, and construction coordination.
Support the design and rollout of new collections through on-site gallery setup and installation.
Travel to customer locations for initial walkthroughs, measurements, and meetings to understand store specifications, merchandising needs, and project scope.
Lead on-site gallery installations, managing setup activities from arrival through gallery-ready execution.
Manage multiple gallery projects concurrently, often with overlapping timelines and varying travel schedules.
Collaborate regularly with corporate leadership, business unit partners, and the showroom design team.
Source, select, and procure furniture, finishes, signage, and visual elements required for gallery execution.
Coordinate with and manage relationships across multiple vendors and service partners.
Prepare furniture layouts and construction documents using CAD.
Track project details, schedules, and documentation, maintaining organized electronic records accessible to the design team.
Assist with physical setup tasks, including moving furniture and visual elements as needed during installations.