Visual Merchandiser

'28; Turn Your Passion for Interior Design into a Career\n
\nVisual Merchandiser\n
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\nLocation: Peru, IL\n
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\nDo you find yourself noticing beautiful room layouts everywhere you go? Love decorating, following home trends, or creating Pinterest-worthy spaces? If you're looking for a career that combines creativity, design, and collaboration, we have the perfect opportunity for you.\n
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\nAt Ashley, North America's #1 home furnishings retailer, you'll help create inspiring showroom experiences that bring today's most popular home design trends to life. From modern organic and cozy contemporary styles to layered textures, statement accessories, and curated room settings, you'll help customers envision how to create a home they love.\n
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\nThis is more than a retail job. It's an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in visual merchandising, space planning, design styling, and trend execution while working alongside a team that shares your passion for beautiful interiors.\n
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\nAbout Us\n
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\nBruegge and Co. is a family-owned business with over 150 years of furniture expertise and six locations throughout Central Illinois. Since 1872, we've helped families create homes they love. In 2006, we partnered with Ashley Furniture to bring even more style, quality, and value to our communities.\n
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\nWhen you join our team, you're joining a company that values creativity, teamwork, growth, and helping customers feel inspired by the spaces they call home.\n
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\nWho We're Looking For\n
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\nYou could be a great fit if you:\n
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\n'28; Have a passion for interior design, decorating, or visual merchandising\n
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\n'28; Love styling shelves, walls, furniture, and accessories into cohesive spaces\n
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\n'28; Enjoy keeping up with current design trends and home décor inspiration\n
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\n'28; Thrive in a collaborative environment and enjoy working with others to bring ideas to life\n
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\n'28; Have a valid driver's license and can travel between store locations\n
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\n'28; Are comfortable using Excel and basic computer programs\n
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\n'28; Enjoy active, hands-on work, including moving and arranging furniture\n
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\nWhether your experience comes from retail merchandising, design classes, social media inspiration, or simply a love for creating beautiful spaces, we'd love to meet you.\n
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\nWhat You'll Do\n
\nCreate Beautiful Design Moments\n
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\nYou'll transform our showrooms into inspiring spaces by:\n
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\nStyling furniture, artwork, rugs, lighting, and décor accessories\n
\nCreating inviting room settings that reflect current design trends\n
\nRefreshing displays to keep showrooms looking fresh and inspiring\n
\nHelping customers visualize how furniture can work in their own homes\n
\nBring Today's Trends to Life\n
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\nYou'll gain hands-on experience implementing popular looks such as:\n
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\nModern Organic designs featuring natural wood tones and earthy textures\n
\nCozy Contemporary spaces with warm neutrals and layered accessories\n
\nTransitional styles that blend classic and modern elements\n
\nStatement accent pieces and curated décor collections\n
\nSeasonal trend updates that keep displays fresh and relevant\n
\nCollaborate with an Amazing Team\n
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\nOne of the best parts of this role is that you won't be designing alone.\n
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\nYou'll work closely with:\n
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\nFellow Visual Merchandisers to execute creative showroom transformations\n
\nStore Managers to align displays with sales goals\n
\nSales Teams to understand customer preferences and emerging trends\n
\nWarehouse Teams to coordinate product movement and floor resets\n
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\nTogether, you'll plan floor moves, launch new collections, solve challenges, and celebrate beautiful finished projects. Every showroom refresh is a team effort, and every team member plays an important role in bringing the vision to life.\n
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\nKeep Showrooms Looking Their Best\n
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\nYou'll also:\n
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\nProcess and place incoming furniture and décor\n
\nMaintain organized, fully stocked displays\n
\nUse merchandising tools, inventory systems, and Excel reporting\n
\nTravel between locations to support merchandising initiatives\n
\nWhat We Offer\n
\nCompetitive Pay\n
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\nStarting at $18.00 per hour\n
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\nInvest in Your Future\n
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\nUp to $5,000 per year in Continuing Education Assistance (get design certified)\n
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\nPerfect for team members pursuing careers in:\n
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\nInterior Design\n
\nVisual Merchandising\n
\nMarketing\n
\nRetail Management\n
\nBusiness\n
\nCareer Growth Opportunities\n
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\nBuild your future with Ashley. Whether you choose to grow within our stores, explore leadership opportunities, or relocate within the Ashley network, you'll have pathways to continue developing your career.\n
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\n'64;️ Great Benefits\n
\nPaid Time Off starting immediately\n
\nUp to 3% SIMPLE IRA Match\n
\nHealth, Dental & Vision Insurance\n
\nLife Insurance\n
\nEmployee Furniture & Décor Discounts\n
\n$5,000 Annual Education Stipend\n
\nA Team You'll Love Working With\n
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\nOur employees consistently say that one of the best parts of working here is the people. We collaborate, support one another, share ideas, celebrate successes, and genuinely enjoy working together. If you love being part of a creative team that turns ideas into beautiful spaces, you'll fit right in.\n
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\nCreate Spaces. Inspire Customers. Build Your Design Career.\n
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\nIf you're passionate about home décor, interior design, styling, and staying ahead of trends, this is your opportunity to gain valuable experience while doing what you love.\n
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\nApply today and start creating beautiful spaces with Ashley Peru. '28;\n
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