Sr. Visual Display Artist

Ardmore Home Design Inc•Industry, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Sr. Visual Display Artist partners with Visual Merchandising Managers to create immersive visual experiences that reflect the aesthetics and identities of Ardmore Home Design’s brands. Working with the VP of Brand on seasonal creative direction, the role brings concepts to life through concept development, paint and wallpaper selection, fixture and display design, installation, styling, signage, and other creative elements. The position balances creative vision and spatial design with planning and hands-on execution, while ensuring projects stay within established visual budgets. The artist develops and executes showroom and tradeshow environments from initial concept through completion, including sourcing, installation, styling, and finishing details. The role works cross-functionally with brand, design, construction, showroom, and marketing teams, maintaining visual standards and adapting concepts to practical needs, resources, and budgets. The position is based in Los Angeles, requires approximately 40% travel, and supports an in-person, on-site work culture. Evening and weekend work may be required. The role also involves working in an open environment with fluctuating temperatures and standard lighting, using computers and mobile phones for extended periods, and moving between floors via stairwells.

Requirements

Industry experience in home furnishings, furniture, home décor, interior design, luxury retail, or a closely related visual merchandising environment.
Experience owning projects end-to-end, from concept and aesthetic development through planning, sourcing, installation, styling, and ongoing maintenance.
Strong creative eye and ability to develop visual direction while managing detailed planning and hands-on execution.
Hands-on installation experience and comfort working directly with furniture, fixtures, displays, and visual elements during showroom and tradeshow setups.
Strong project management and organizational skills, including coordinating multiple workstreams, vendors, timelines, inventory needs, and installation details.
Ability to adapt in a constant, fast-changing environment.
Proactive, resourceful, and able to work independently, anticipate needs, solve problems, and make decisions quickly.
Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to collaborate with creative, operational, showroom, and leadership teams.
Ability to travel approximately 40% of the year and work nights and weekends as needed.
Ability to talk and hear; frequently sit, stand, walk, handle or feel objects, and reach with hands and arms.
Frequently lift and/or move up to 15 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds.
Vision abilities including close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Ability to work in an open environment with fluctuating temperatures and standard lighting.
Ability to work on a computer and mobile phone for multiple hours, with frequent interruptions.
Ability to use stairwells to attend meetings and engage with employees on multiple floors.

Nice To Haves

Strong working knowledge of SketchUp and Adobe Suite is preferred.
Ability to provide examples of previous work or a portfolio.

Responsibilities

Contribute original ideas and take ownership of visual concepts for showrooms and tradeshows from initial concept through final execution.
Develop seasonal visual concepts that account for brand identity, product storytelling, spatial considerations, inventory, and selling objectives.
Translate seasonal brand direction into cohesive environments that create a distinctive brand experience.
Lead hands-on installation and styling during showroom and tradeshow setups, including furniture and accessory placement, display execution, and finishing details.
Develop, design, and source custom displays, fixtures, props, and other visual elements.
Oversee practical execution of visual concepts, balancing design intent, functionality, available resources, and budget.
Anticipate needs, troubleshoot challenges, and make hands-on adjustments during installations.
Travel for showroom and tradeshow installations, approximately 40% of the year, and work evenings or weekends when required.
Partner with the VP of Brand, Visual Director, Director of Construction and Design, Visual Merchandising Managers, showroom teams, Marketing, and other cross-functional partners to develop and execute visual initiatives.
Coordinate timelines, resources, product needs, and installation requirements with internal teams.
Communicate creative ideas, project needs, and execution plans clearly to stakeholders.
Work within established visual budgets and make considered decisions about materials, sourcing, fabrication, and installation costs.
Identify creative and resourceful solutions that achieve visual impact within budget guidelines.
Maintain visual quality, attention to detail, brand standards, and seasonal direction across showroom and tradeshow environments.
Recommend updates and improvements to displays as needed.
Provide examples of previous work or a portfolio.