Retail Associates | $22-$24/hr.

Retail Associates

Hi there, we're Article. Since 2013, we've been making it easy to create beautiful spaces with our online direct-to-consumer modern furniture. Now, we're moving from clicks to bricks and opening physical retail stores across the US and Canada, expanding our reach from digital-first to a true omni-channel experience. This is where you come in. As a Home Expert, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the success of our brand-new location. You will be the real-life face of Article, bringing our designs to life and making every in-store interaction a delightful one.

About the Bellevue Store

This is our first retail store in the Greater Seattle area, and we picked the beautiful Bellevue Square.

• Our store address is: Lincoln Square North, Bellevue, WA 98004
• Store size: 8400 square feet
• Staff size/model: 1x Store Manager, 2x Assistant Managers, 2x Sales Floor Leads (key holders), 8x Home Experts (associates)
• Hours of operation: The store is open 7 days per week, Monday - Saturday, 10 am - 8 pm, Sunday 11 am -7 pm

Hiring Process

Video Interviews: ongoing (on camera - phone or computer)

Final Interviews: September 3rd & 4th (in person)

Training Schedule: September 21th - October 9th (3 weeks of full-time training)

Types of Employment

Full-Time Employees Hours & availability: 40 hours a week, 5 shifts a week

Part-Time Employees Hours & availability: Regularly work fewer than 32 hours a week, and no guaranteed minimum hours/ shifts.

What You'll Do:

As a Home Expert, you have a passion for helping customers create beautiful spaces in their homes. You are up to date on the latest trends and seek out ways to inspire and delight our customers. You have a proven ability to drive sales and deliver on KPI's.

• Welcome customers into the showroom and help them feel at home
• Guide customers through our furniture selection and support online ordering
• Stay informed about our products, tools, and policies to support customer confidence
• Keep the showroom looking beautiful and organized throughout the day
• Use internal systems to manage orders, support returns, and navigate logistics
• Collaborate with teammates and contribute to a respectful, team-first environment
• Participate in regular coaching and feedback with your Store Manager
• Flex to support peak periods on weekends and key retail dates

Who You Are:

Requirements:

• Authorized to work in the United States
• Completion of a criminal background check
• Reliable transportation to (location)
• Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds at times
• Minimum 18 years of age

Customer Experience:

• You bring retail experience, ideally in a considered-purchase environment, where customers take time to compare and decide
• You're passionate about helping people and love solving problems
• You build strong, genuine relationships that create long-term Article customers

Work Style:

• You're resilient, adaptable, and enjoy being part of a collaborative, fast-paced environment

Perks & Benefits

Financial, Perks & Paid Time Off

• Hourly rate: $22-24 an hour.
• Cash Bonus: We believe in Winning Together. When Article hits its annual financial goals, eligible employees receive an annual cash bonus.*
• 401(k) Match: 4% matched contributions to help you save for the future.*
• Paid Holidays: 8 paid company holidays + 1 Inclusion & Diversity day.
• Product Discount: 45% discount on our entire product range (15% for friends and family).

Additional Full-Time Employee Benefits

• Paid Vacation: You start at 120 hours (3 weeks) of paid vacation (accrued annually).*
• Insurance: Life & Disability insurance, and Travel Medical insurance.
• Tax-Advantaged Accounts: Health FSA (Flexible Spending Account) and Dependent Care FSA.
• Employee Support: SupportLinc EAP (Employee Assistance Program) and discounted pet insurance.

*Prorated #INDARTICLERE

About Article

Since 2013, we've been redefining the furniture industry one sofa at a time.

Where we're based:

• HQ: Vancouver, BC
• Asia HQ: Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
• Fulfillment centres: Calgary, Jacksonville, Richmond, & Patterson
• Retail Stores: Vancouver (open), San Francisco, Bellevue & Toronto (opening soon), with more locations opening in 2027.