At Currey & Company, we design and deliver specialty lighting, decorative accessories and furniture designs sourced globally that are as unique as their origins. We are looking for a Sample Specialist to join the Product Development team. This position is responsible for documenting and handling all product samples arriving at the ATL HQ. The Sample Specialist will properly tag and inventory any incoming or outgoing samples. This position requires the ability to physically move all categories of product, palletize showroom orders and maintain a well-organized work area. This person supports the lighting, furniture, and accessories categories by ensuring vendor sample data is verified and product images are uploaded and documented. The Sample Specialist reports to the Product Development Manager and works closely with the Designers, Marketing Department, Purchasing Department, and Product Engineers to evaluate sample integrity and document modifications through a Product Change Request (PCR). The PD Specialist supports the Creative Team, Marketing Department, Purchasing Department, and the Visual team through the entire lifecycle of the product introduction.
The Sample Specialist works onsite at the Atlanta HQ, Monday-Friday. In this role, the Sample Specialist will: • Maintain sample and component inventory on Grovesite tracking platform – to be updated daily/weekly upon receipt of new samples.• Unpack, photograph, weigh, and properly tag all incoming samples.• Hang all new light fixtures in PD area, stage furniture and accessories for upcoming Ordering Meetings.• Verify product data from overseas vendors against the physical samples.• Assist with table lamp shading as directed by designers.• Work with Product Development Manager, Product Engineers, Designers, and Furniture and Lighting Product Directors to complete Product Change Requests (PCRs).• Work with Product Development Manager to complete Bill of Materials (BOMs).• Coordinate with overseas teams to review and verify new product line drawings.• Assist movement of samples during in-house or on location photography sessions.• Prepare Showroom Orders for Visual Team including repacking samples and palletizing order.• Assist Visual Team with showroom set-ups as needed. (Domestic travel may be requested).• Maintain a well-organized and tidy Product Development sample area. Our IDEAL Candidate: • Microsoft Office (proficiency in Excel is required), Adobe Acrobat.• Concise written communication skills for interaction with internal and overseas team.• High School Graduate or GED with a minimum of 2 years work experience with a general understanding of the warehouse shipping, receiving, inventory and/or production areas.• Background in home furnishings industry preferred.• Forklift training a plus.• Physically capable to unpack, assemble, move and rebox new samples.• Flexibility to travel to assist showroom set up as needed (On feet all day, comfortable going up and down ladders for a full day).• Ability to understand the sequence and timing needed to complete tasks during our ordering cycle twice per year.• Communication – Ability to communicate with multiple departments within the company and with overseas teams.• Detail oriented to ensure proper sample inventory management and documentation.• Maintains flexible attitude to assist other Sample Currey & Co. Provides:• Competitive Salary and Comprehensive Medical and Dental Benefits• Company provided Life Insurance• 401K matching up to 3% of your contributions• Up to 15 days of paid vacation• 6 major holidays• Education Program
Full-time
Atlanta Metropolitan Area
