Hourly Rate: $18 to $25

Factory Direct Enterprises LLC (FDE) proudly represents Ashley, the #1 selling furniture brand in the world and the leading retailer of furniture and bedding in the United States. We are committed to "Amazing" our Team Members by supporting their journey toward becoming their best selves through competitive pay, benefits, a strong culture, and growth opportunities. Join a team honored by Furniture Today as one of the Best Places to Work in Furniture for 2025.

Who We Are

• #1 Selling Furniture Brand in the World
  
  
• #1 Retailer of Furniture and Bedding in the United States
  
  

Our Culture & Team Member Programs

At FDE, we pride ourselves on a culture of recognition and growth. We invest in our team and value feedback through programs like Employee Surveys.

Our Ashley Cares programs highlight our commitment to our team, guests, and communities:

• Hope to Dream: For every mattress sold, a portion of proceeds is used to purchase and donate beds to children in need (ages 3–16)
  
  
• Give a Day: Paid volunteer day annually with an approved organization
  
  
• Corporate Chaplains: Support for grief care, hospital visits, marriage/parenting, aging parents, and stress management
  
  
• Life Resources: Quarterly events supporting finances, relationships, health, and wellness
  
  
• Team Member Relief Fund: Financial assistance for unexpected life events
  
  
• SmartDollar: FREE financial wellness program for budgeting, debt reduction, and saving

Position Overview

The SM is responsible for assisting in executing and achieving all corporate visual merchandising strategies and business goals. The SM effectively assists with all day-to-day functions of stores including the guest experience, visual merchandising, and operational excellence.  This role also also has eligibility for the FDE G3 Profit-Sharing Program, rewarding team members based on company and store performance outcomes.

Essential Functions:  

SALES GENERATION 

• Seek ways to support the sales team and drive overall sales 

• Deliver exceptional performance while assisting in the sales (TO) process 

• Demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of the merchandise; ensure selling staff is fluent in all aspects of product knowledge 

• Maximize all in store marketing events, i.e. VIP Events, Private Events 

OPERATIONS 

• Manage and drive 100% compliance of all visual processes 

• Control store payroll and expenses and maintain budgets, continually striving to reduce costs 

• Manage store inventory 

• Assist in training staff in all areas of responsibility 

• Build and maintain good communication with members of corporate office, property management and other stores 

• Facilitate the prompt repair of store equipment as required 

• Exhibit proficiency in computer programs used by the Company including Word, Excel 

MERCHANDISING/VISUAL 

• Implement and maintain all corporate merchandising directives and ensure execution of effective merchandising strategies 

• Ensuring proper signage is being utilized to effectively market in-store products 

• Take pride and accountability for the visual appearance of the store 

• Responsible to maintain a selling floor that is neat, clean, organized and reflects the correct visual image at all times 

• Ensure presentation of all displays, fixtures and all visual areas are reflective of current visual direction. 

The SM may occasionally perform duties such as unloading trailers or merchandising as needed for proper store operation.  The SM will also perform other duties as assigned from time to time; have the ability to lift, lower, push or pull furniture up to and in excess of 100lbs and to stand for long periods of time. 

Schedule Expectations 

• This is a full time role, with a scheduled 40 hours per week with open availability working holidays and weekend.   

• During peak times, they may be asked to work overtime hours to support the store. 

• Regular attendance at the home store for business needs is an essential function of this position. 

• Occasional Travel for special projects at other regional stores. 

Education & Experience Preferred 

• Degree in retail management, visual merchandising, graphic design, interior design, marketing or related field required; Equivalent experience may be considered in lieu of education. 

• 1-year experience in retail visual merchandising or design.  

About the Role

• Develop and operationalize GTM strategy for efficient new market penetration
• Create, build, and manage relationships with referral sources across priority markets
• Go in the field 4 - 5 days/week to lead meetings with patients, parents, and providers to uncover needs, address barriers to treatment, and cement community partnerships
• Design strategies to better support and engage referral partners across different channels
• Deepen Charlie Health’s penetration across existing partnerships
• Attend and lead various educational meetings, marketing presentations, and networking events both in person and via conference call
• Synthesize and share market feedback from partners, patients, and stakeholders to inform go-forward marketing and product strategies
• Work closely with internal partners including marketing, product, client success, and legal to deliver on GTM goals

Requirements

• Must be based in the Kingston, NY area
• Must be fluent in English 
• You have 1-4 years proven sales experience - owning & overachieving KPIs is a plus
• Experience working with or selling to healthcare organizations a plus
• Ability to travel locally with reliable transportation & valid drivers license (within ~1 hour driving distance) 4-5 days/week for meetings with potential referral partners 
• Ability to energize, advise & persuade senior corporate personnel 
• Strong interpersonal, relationship-building and listening skills, with a natural, consultative style
• Strong project management skills, with a demonstrable ability to corral and manage details in a fast-paced, fluid environment
• Experience with Microsoft Office, Salesforce & Zoom is a plus

Additional Information

 The total target base compensation for this role will be between $65,000 and $80,000 per year at the commencement of employment. In addition to base compensation, this role offers a target performance-based bonus. Please note, pay will be determined on an individualized basis and will be impacted by location, experience, expertise, internal pay equity, and other relevant business considerations. 

About the Role

• Develop and operationalize GTM strategy for efficient new market penetration
• Create, build, and manage relationships with referral sources across priority markets
• Go in the field 4 - 5 days/week to lead meetings with patients, parents, and providers to uncover needs, address barriers to treatment, and cement community partnerships
• Design strategies to better support and engage referral partners across different channels
• Deepen Charlie Health’s penetration across existing partnerships
• Attend and lead various educational meetings, marketing presentations, and networking events both in person and via conference call
• Synthesize and share market feedback from partners, patients, and stakeholders to inform go-forward marketing and product strategies
• Work closely with internal partners including marketing, product, client success, and legal to deliver on GTM goals

Requirements

• Must be based in the Kingston, NY area
• Must be fluent in English 
• You have 1-4 years proven sales experience - owning & overachieving KPIs is a plus
• Experience working with or selling to healthcare organizations a plus
• Ability to travel locally with reliable transportation & valid drivers license (within ~1 hour driving distance) 4-5 days/week for meetings with potential referral partners 
• Ability to energize, advise & persuade senior corporate personnel 
• Strong interpersonal, relationship-building and listening skills, with a natural, consultative style
• Strong project management skills, with a demonstrable ability to corral and manage details in a fast-paced, fluid environment
• Experience with Microsoft Office, Salesforce & Zoom is a plus

Additional Information

 The total target base compensation for this role will be between $65,000 and $80,000 per year at the commencement of employment. In addition to base compensation, this role offers a target performance-based bonus. Please note, pay will be determined on an individualized basis and will be impacted by location, experience, expertise, internal pay equity, and other relevant business considerations. 

Role:  Senior Conceptual Designer (Maternity Cover)

Location:  Kingston, England, 3 days on site

About the role: 

Working in partnership with our client, we are seeking a Senior Conceptual Generative AI Designer. In this role, you will drive scalable, high-craft content for world-famous brands across beauty, home care, and foods.

You will shape how the client uses generative AI to create on-brand visuals, motion, and campaign assets across social, e-commerce, retail media, and digital channels. Based in Kingston (hybrid), you will lead creative direction and design for priority brands and always-on programmes. Your expertise in design craft and AI-enhanced production will raise quality, speed up delivery, and improve effectiveness, ensuring distinctive work that is brand-safe and rights-clear. We support flexible working and are open to different arrangements.

You will be the creative force and systems thinker behind AI-enabled design pipelines that deliver timely, consistent, and measurable results. Working at the intersection of brand strategy, design, motion, and AI, you will translate briefs, insights, and assets into visual territories, storyboards, and polished outputs that drive engagement and conversion. We are looking for someone who can blend hands-on craft with repeatable workflows, finding scalable approaches that protect brand equity and accelerate time to market. Success will be measured by uplift in creative performance, reusable prompt libraries and playbooks, frictionless approvals, and an up-skilled team.

What you will be doing: 

• Lead concepting and art direction for AI first and hybrid campaigns that improve brand distinctiveness and performance 
• Design repeatable AI pipelines (prompt libraries, reference sets, LoRA/ControlNet setups) that produce consistent, on brand results 
• Create key visuals, product renders, packshots, social content, storyboards, styleframes and motion loops for priority channels 
• Spearhead pilots in personalisation and content at scale for ecommerce and retail media, improving speed to live and ROI 
• Build and mentor designers, motion specialists and editors, fostering a learning culture and clear quality standards 
• Collaborate with brand teams, creatives, producers, strategists, legal and procurement to ensure rights, approvals and governance 
• Transform CADs, pack shots, ingredient imagery, UGC and legacy assets into new campaign ready content 
• Shape genAI guidelines for brands, including metadata, disclosure, watermarking and accessibility considerations 
• Stay ahead of AI and design developments; turn trends into tested prototypes, toolkits and training for the wider team 

What you need to be great in this role: 

• A portfolio showing standout generative AI work and high craft design across social, ecommerce and motion, ideally for large consumer brands 
• Mastery of prompt design, reference control and postproduction to achieve repeatable, onbrand outcomes 
• Proven ability to take ideas from moodboard to final delivery, directing synthetic or live action as needed 
• Expertise with tools such as Midjourney, Stable Diffusion/SDXL (e.g., ComfyUI or Automatic1111), Adobe Firefly, Photoshop Generative Fill, Runway, After Effects and Premiere Pro; familiarity with ControlNet, IPAdapter, and LoRA training is a plus 
• Experience leading end-to-end creative production at scale, including versioning, file hygiene, accessibility checks and DAM handover 
• A talent for presenting ideas and explaining AI methods to nontechnical stakeholders, with clear, constructive feedback 
• The ability to collaborate across disciplines, plan calmly under pressure and resolve ambiguity with practical choices 
• An eye for responsible AI: data provenance, licences, bias mitigation, likeness and trademark considerations, and brand safety 
• Professional proficiency in English and confidence working with global stakeholders 
• Qualifications: formal degrees are welcome but not required. Equivalent experience counts. Experience can come from work, study, volunteering or self directed learning.

Req ID: 15677
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