Product Curation Assistant, Outdoor

Restoration Hardware

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About The Position

Description RH is seeking a Product Curation Assistant to play a key role in shaping the development, curation, and presentation of innovative product designs. This role requires a balance of creativity, critical thinking, and independent judgment to influence design direction and ensure RH’s brand standards are upheld. As a core contributor, you will exercise discretion in product evaluations, presentation strategies, and creative design solutions that directly impact leadership decisions and customer experience. YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES Lead the creative strategy for product development presentations, ensuring boards, digital mock-ups, and product rooms effectively communicate RH’s design vision Exercise independent judgment in evaluating and recommending product samples for leadership approval, with authority to influence design and development outcomes Develop original product presentation concepts, integrating brand standards with innovative approaches that shape leadership and cross-functional decisions Partner with senior leaders to define product storytelling strategies and guide photo sample selections, ensuring alignment with launch readiness and business priorities Create and maintain specification packs, product development status reports, and digital tools that reflect strategic decision-making in the development cycle Curate and oversee the organization of finish libraries and product archives, ensuring selections align with long-term brand strategy Drive cross-functional collaboration, influencing product readiness and creative execution across design, merchandising, and marketing teams OUR REQUIREMENTS 2+ years of professional experience in product development, design, or creative direction Demonstrated ability to exercise independent judgment and creativity in developing product concepts and presentations Strong communication skills with proven experience presenting creative solutions and influencing senior stakeholders Proficiency with design tools (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator) and comfort with digital presentation technologies Balance creative vision with detail orientation, ensuring both originality and executional accuracy PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Frequently lift, carry, and move samples and materials up to 25 lbs as needed Comfortable with standing, walking, bending, and reaching for extended periods in product rooms and libraries Capacity to organize and maintain physical samples, finish libraries, and presentation spaces Manual dexterity to assemble presentation boards and handle detailed materials with care Frequently work in a fast-paced environment that may require moving between rooms, departments, or storage areas

Requirements

• 2+ years of professional experience in product development, design, or creative direction
• Demonstrated ability to exercise independent judgment and creativity in developing product concepts and presentations
• Strong communication skills with proven experience presenting creative solutions and influencing senior stakeholders
• Proficiency with design tools (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator) and comfort with digital presentation technologies
• Balance creative vision with detail orientation, ensuring both originality and executional accuracy
• Frequently lift, carry, and move samples and materials up to 25 lbs as needed
• Comfortable with standing, walking, bending, and reaching for extended periods in product rooms and libraries
• Capacity to organize and maintain physical samples, finish libraries, and presentation spaces
• Manual dexterity to assemble presentation boards and handle detailed materials with care
• Frequently work in a fast-paced environment that may require moving between rooms, departments, or storage areas

Responsibilities

• Lead the creative strategy for product development presentations, ensuring boards, digital mock-ups, and product rooms effectively communicate RH’s design vision
• Exercise independent judgment in evaluating and recommending product samples for leadership approval, with authority to influence design and development outcomes
• Develop original product presentation concepts, integrating brand standards with innovative approaches that shape leadership and cross-functional decisions
• Partner with senior leaders to define product storytelling strategies and guide photo sample selections, ensuring alignment with launch readiness and business priorities
• Create and maintain specification packs, product development status reports, and digital tools that reflect strategic decision-making in the development cycle
• Curate and oversee the organization of finish libraries and product archives, ensuring selections align with long-term brand strategy
• Drive cross-functional collaboration, influencing product readiness and creative execution across design, merchandising, and marketing teams

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed