Junior Interior Designer - (Part-Time)

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for our next ROCK STAR! If you are looking for an entry level role that allows you to learn, grow and evolve, along side an award winning design team, this job is for you!

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Job Title: Part-Time Junior Designer - Home Stager / Visual Merchandiser.

Location: New York, NY (Must be NYC-based with ability to travel to Hudson Valley Headquarters).

Job Type: PART-TIME.

About The Opportunity:
Cathy Hobbs Design Recipes is one of the most recognized home staging brands in the country, consistently ranked among the Top 10 in the U.S. and Top 5 in Manhattan. Founded by Emmy Award-winning TV host and HGTV Design Star finalist Cathy Hobbs, CHDR operates from a stunning 12,500 sq ft Passive House Certified Warehouse and Design Center set on 4 acres surrounded by orchards in The Hudson Valley.

Who We’re Looking For:
An ambitious (PART-TIME) entry level/junior stylist with a strong interest in interior design, visual merchandising, and or real estate staging. You’re dependable, organized, ready to roll up your sleeves, and eager to learn from top-tier professionals in a high-paced, high-style environment. Candidates with a background in interior styling and visual merchandising will receive elevated consideration.

This isn’t a desk job-you’ll be out in the field conducting walk-throughs with real estate agents, pulling inventory, completing pick sheets, and participating in live installations. If you’re looking for real-world experience with a respected, nationally recognized design firm, then this opportunity is for you!

You Might Be a Fit If You:

• Have studied Interior Design, Home Products, Visual Merchandising, or a related field.
• Have strong organizational and communication skills.
• Are excited to be hands-on-on job sites, in the warehouse, and at staging installs.
• Can take direction but also work independently and show initiative.
• Work well under pressure in a team-based environment.
• Live in New York City and can travel to the Hudson Valley 1–2 times a week as needed. (Required for consideration).
• Have basic skills in furniture handling, accessory placement, or layout execution.
• Bonus: Experience in visual merchandising or styling (especially in home decor).

What You’ll Do:

• Conduct property walkthroughs with real estate agents to assess design and staging needs.
• Complete pick sheets and pull inventory from our curated warehouse.
• Participate in staging installations and setups in luxury homes and short-term rentals.
• Style spaces using furniture, accessories, and artwork.
• Contribute to a fast-moving, team-driven creative environment.

Why This Role Is Different:
Part-time, entry-level position ideal for someone eager to dive into the world of high-end staging and design. You’ll be a core part of real projects from day one: leading walkthroughs, pulling inventory, assisting with installs, and learning directly from one of the top staging teams in the country. It’s a rare opportunity to gain real-world experience in a fast-paced, professional environment—with the potential for growth into more senior roles.

About Us:
Cathy Hobbs Design Recipes is an award-winning home staging and design firm led by 5-time Emmy Award-winning television host, author, and HGTV Design Star finalist, Cathy Hobbs. With an in-house team and expansive inventory, we serve top real estate agents and luxury properties throughout Manhattan and beyond.

Our state-of-the-art company headquarters, Highland Passive House-the first multi-use Passive House Certified warehouse in North America serves as our design center and furniture hub for expanding services across the Hudson Valley and into short-term rental and hospitality design.

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