Title: Merchant/Buyer - Furniture, Lighting & Hardware
Location: Los Angeles
Employment Type: Full-time
FLSA Status: Non-exempt
Pay Range: $110-140k / yr

POSITION SUMMARY

We are seeking a Merchant who will be an essential owner in mapping and identifying our assortment and inventory needs across our NK Collection and Home Furnishing categories. You will identify revenue growth opportunities (that align with our strategic brand vision) and ensure the representation across our sales channels (in person and online). Additionally, you will be charged with creating in stock and quick ship programs to leverage customer desire for the best revenue outcomes.

The Merchant needs to know it ALL. This role is a nucleus of the calendar- partnering with every cross-functional team:

• Dissecting the product line
• Developing the assortment
• Staying ahead of the competition
• Seeing the concept through to completion

Its strategy, its creativity, its analytics, its partnership, its forecasting, and its knowledge of the brand, the Nickey Kehoe customer, and the product you represent

Categories include: furniture, lighting, hardware, mirrors, decorative accessories

RESPONSIBLITIES + OVERVIEW

Assortment Planning

• Identify strategy assortment/category additions and opportunities and view all through a merchant’s lens (what is missing and what makes the purchasing journey easier for the customer). Work with planning to define sales goals and sku targets.
• Leverage sales data and internal intelligence to determine assortment needs. Define pricing tiers and work towards margin improvement.
• Track products performance on a weekly basis to understand sales and opportunities - be responsible for the financial impact of categories/departments under purview.

Ecomm and Retail Merchandising

• Work with Sales and Marketing Teams to ensure collections are properly represented through all channels (physical and digital), marketing and media
• Pass off product information for launches to cross functional teams in a timely manner.

Inventory Management + Demand Planning

• Partner with planning to maintain established in-stock, fulfillment and inventory goals.
• Work with planning to define sales and inventory targets
• Participate in OTB with a focus on product turns and profitability of categories.

Vendor Management

• Manage day to day needs of relationships including (but not limited to) communications, quoting, and sampling. Hold vendors accountable to production time frames
• Establish and manage fabric vendors and in-stock/quick ship fabric vendors
• Place, track and manage POs for stocked product

Product Development + Trend

• Partner with PD and Production to improve and identify Quality Control standards
• Deploy high level expectations and customer-centric lens on all product produced
• Stay in the know of trends and industry best practices. Understand the landscape and impact of brand and those in our cohort
• Other projects and tasks as assigned to meet the needs of the business

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, it is our highest priority that no employee or applicant is discriminated against on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, veteran status or any other characteristics protected by law.

Upon request and consistent with applicable laws, Nickey Kehoe will provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities who need assistance in the application and hiring process.

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Title: Senior Interior Designer
Location: Los Angeles / on-site
Employment Type: Full-time
Pay range: $85-135k/yr

POSITION SUMMARY

The Senior Designer is primarily responsible for overseeing design projects at Nickey Kehoe Studios from conception to final installation. As both a creative and operational role, the Senior Designer will interpret the creative direction and execute a project plan for a wide variety of projects. This highly organized individual is responsible for applying all best practices while managing a team and enforcing all design, technical and financial elements in order to meet the standards of the design firm. This role will report directly to the Principal/Studio Director.

• Lead and Inspire; originate concepts and assist with educating team on resources for elevated research & design
• Project Management; create and oversee project schedules and budgets and accountability for timely deliverables
• Direct liaison and contact for internal and external project team (architects, general contractors, sub-contractors, consultants and vendors)
• Client Management; build and maintain effective client relationships, ensuring all clients’ needs are addressed in a timely manner
• Works directly with Studio Director to review project planning, status, milestones and staffing
• Responsible for being knowledgeable of all Client guidelines for design, drawings and specifications.
• Creates and oversees design drawings and documents for Client presentations
• Attends all client presentations, client meeting and installations
• Oversees the production of design drawings, documents and schedules to convey design intent to external project team
• Responsible for cross-checking all deliverables for detail and accuracy
• Assist with FF&E sourcing and reviewing/approving reselections
• Reviews client proposals and FF&E purchase orders
• Owns system accuracy in Studio Designer
• Reviews all custom millwork and FF&E shop drawings, CFAs and samples for detail and accuracy
• Responsible for visiting workrooms and maintaining production updates
• Anticipate and provide solutions to problems related to production delays, long lead-time items, vendor scheduling or anything that would cause a project delay
• Maintains organized project files and systems for an efficient workflow
• Accountable for finalizing project financials with Accounting prior to close-out
• Educate junior staff on interior design best practices relating to spacing planning, finish detailing and specifications and furniture selection & scaling
• Partner with Studio Director in team building and advancing design knowledge in the Studio
• Other duties as assigned by Manager
  

QUALIFICATIONS & KEY ATTRIBUTES:

• 10+ years of experience working in an architecture or interior design firm required.
• Interior Design or Architecture degree preferred
• Strong leadership / management skills with ability to multitask and prioritize
• High level of focus and attention to detail
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams through project management, planning, budgeting
• Advance knowledge of space planning, concepting and design execution
• Ability to communicate and conceptualize designs through mood boards, FF&E selections, hand-sketching and/or renderings
• Refined Client management and presentation skills
• Proficient in AutoCAD, Photoshop, InDesign and SketchUp and other design software to develop drawings and presentation materials.
• Proficient with construction and interior architectural detailing
• Proficient in Studio Designer
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with various personnel, vendors, contractors and consultants
• Experience in Furniture Design preferred
  

At Nickey Kehoe, we offer generous benefits, including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
• Retirement Benefits + Company Match
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick, Annual Holiday Closure)
• Annual Holiday Celebration
• Generous Employee Discount
• Monthly Office Lunches, and more

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, it is our highest priority that no employee or applicant is discriminated against on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, veteran status or any other characteristics protected by law.

Upon request to hr@nickeykehoe.com and consistent with applicable laws, Nickey Kehoe will provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities who need assistance in the application and hiring process.

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OUR MISSION

Nickey Kehoe is committed to building a category-defining and enduring company and culture. We believe in creating a sanctuary from chaos by creating spaces that are grounding and beautiful.

OUR VALUES

We believe in the necessity and value of a diverse and inclusive work environment, where employees are celebrated for their unique perspectives and our differences are seen as an opportunity to learn and grow.  

We aspire to build a team of long-tenured, successful employees who love what they do. They work hard, are passionate about the company and their role, are enthusiastic collaborators with teammates, have high personal standards for excellence and accomplish important work. 

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, it is our highest priority that no employee or applicant is discriminated against on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, veteran status or any other characteristics protected by law. 

Taking care of yourself and loved ones comes first. We offer a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision.

We also offer additional benefits via our Employee Assistance Plan.

We offer 401K Retirement Program to all eligible employees and provide a 100% vested Employer Match to all enrollees.

Our new employees earn 27 days of paid time off per year, including:

- 14 Vacation Days
- 7 National Holidays
- 7 Company Holidays (Annual Holiday Closure)