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Room & Board

Design Associate (5-day)

Washington, DC · On-site

$63K/yr

Additional position requirements and qualifications as a Design / Retail Sales Associate: * 2+ years of experience working in a customer-centric, fashion/design savvy retail environment with a ...

Fwrd

VP of Design

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$250/hr

Manage and mentor the fashion design team, including senior designers, associate designers, and design assistants * Facilitate deep integration to ensure alignment with the Buying team in order to ...

REVOLVE

VP of Design

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$200K - $230K/yr

Manage and mentor the fashion design team, including senior designers, associate designers, and design assistants. * Facilitate deep integration to ensure alignment with the Buying team in order to ...

JK Designs

SC · On-site

$15.50 - $19.25/hr

Role Description The Jewelry Sales and Design Associate is a full-time, on-site role based in ... Interest or experience in jewelry, fashion, or design, with an eye for detail and aesthetics.

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How much do fashion design associate jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 8, 2026, the average hourly pay for fashion design associate in the United States is $19.87, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.90 and $20.67 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a fashion design associate?

Fashion Design Associates are entry-level professionals who assist fashion designers in creating clothing, accessories, or footwear. Their responsibilities typically include researching trends, sketching designs, choosing fabrics, and helping prepare samples and presentations. They often collaborate with other team members and contribute creative ideas to collections. This role is an important stepping stone for those aspiring to become full-fledged fashion designers, as it provides hands-on experience in the fashion industry.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a fashion design associate?

To thrive as a Fashion Design Associate, you need strong skills in garment construction, textile knowledge, drawing, and a degree in fashion design or a related field. Familiarity with design software such as Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and CAD systems is typically required. Creativity, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate effectively are standout soft skills in this role. These abilities are crucial for producing innovative designs, meeting client expectations, and succeeding in the fast-paced fashion industry.

How does a fashion design associate typically collaborate with other teams during the design process?

Fashion Design Associates frequently work closely with pattern makers, textile specialists, and production teams to bring design concepts to life. They participate in cross-functional meetings to ensure that their designs are both aesthetically pleasing and feasible for manufacturing. Effective communication and teamwork are crucial, as Fashion Design Associates often need to adjust their sketches or selections based on feedback from merchandising or marketing departments. This collaborative environment helps ensure that the final product aligns with brand vision and market needs.

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Infographic showing various Fashion Design Associate job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 68% Full Time, 28% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $41,327 per year, or $19.9 per hour.

Design Associate (5-day)

Washington, DC • On-site

Room & Board
Retail • 501 - 1,000 employees
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$63K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Key responsibilities

  • Assist customers in finding tailored home furnishings solutions and create a positive shopping experience.

  • Leverage technology, tools, and resources such as iPads, floor planning software, and POS systems to support customer interactions.

  • Build relationships with customers through a consultative approach and guide them through the creative design process.

Room & Board rating

9.7

Company rating: 9.7 out of 10

Based on 7 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

1st of 63 rated furniture retailers

Job description

Overview
Are you driven by the desire to serve customers and passionate about the art of selling? Do you excel in a dynamic retail environment, utilizing your inherent curiosity and intuition to assist customers in finding tailored solutions that transform their homes into spaces they love? If so, discover a career designed to be different!
At Room & Board, our full-time Design/Retail Sales Associate role (5 days a week, including weekends, with 8-hour shifts) offers an array of generous benefits, including health benefits, three weeks of paid vacation, 401(k), profit sharing, and more. You'll join a team of talented and professional colleagues while being surrounded by beautiful home furnishings that showcase American craftsmanship. As a valued member of our collaborative design team, you will leverage technology, tools, and resources innovatively, creating a rich and engaging experience to help customers craft homes and spaces they love.
Job location: 1840 14th Street NW, Washington DC, 20009
Store hours:
Monday - Saturday: 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Sunday: 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Schedule:
You will work a set schedule of Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday; days off: Wednesday & Thursday
You'll enjoy one weekend off every 4 weeks. The week in which you have the weekend off, your (2) weekend shifts will be scheduled during the weekday you are typically off, so flexibility with your schedule is necessary. To allow you to easily balance your other life priorities, we build out schedules for an entire month and release them a few weeks prior to the start of each month.
What you bring to be successful as a Design / Retail Sales Associate:
  • Motivation to serve the customer with an individualized and consultative approach, understanding their needs while maintaining professionalism and respect in your interactions.
  • Confidence as a team player, with self-awareness and an ability to build successful relationships with an open-mind and open-heart.
  • Focus on providing the right solution in a collaborative, non-commissioned selling environment as you guide customers through the creative design process.
  • Confidence in navigating and leveraging technology/tools such as the iPad, floor planning software, and POS system to enhance the customer experience.
  • Energized by the high-paced customer traffic and the range of interactions throughout your shift. You bring the stamina - both physical and mental - to navigate both the busy pace of customer interactions and the productivity of your downtime.
  • Lifelong learner mindset, continuously seeking opportunities to build knowledge and hone your craft.

Additional position requirements and qualifications as a Design / Retail Sales Associate:
  • 2+ years of experience working in a customer-centric, fashion/design savvy retail environment with a passion for design and engaging with customers on the showroom floor.
  • You bring exceptional communication skills, demonstrated confidence, attention to detail, prioritization and organization skills, and a high level of comfort navigating technology and virtual resources.
  • Attributes for success are captured in our Design Associate Profile.
  • Ability to provide proof of identity and legal work authorization upon hire.

What you'll find as Design / Retail Sales Associate:
  • Salary: $58,000 - $63,000 / year ($27.88 - $30.29 / hour), depending on experience.
  • Benefits that focus on holistic well-being. The whole person matters, not just the one who shows up for work. That's why we invest in holistic well-being that supports and encourages you to live a full life. Besides a competitive paycheck, we offer benefits to help you thrive in every aspect of life. That includes three weeks of paid vacation, a generous 401(k) match, profit-sharing and more. As a 100% employee-owned company, staff members working 1,000 hours or more in a 12-month period are eligible to participate in our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). This plan acts as an additional Retirement Savings Plan fully funded by Room & Board
  • Meaningful work. We create a meaningful work experience by empowering everyone to contribute, taking pride in everything we do, and making the world sustainable, inclusive and beautiful.
  • A culture of respect. We sustain a culture of respect by relying on our shared values, building supportive and kind teams, and ensuring all voices are heard and celebrated.
  • To view our benefits in detail and to learn more about our culture, please visit: https://www.roomandboard.com/careers
    Application Deadline: The position will remain open until filled; there is no specified deadline.

Room & Board is an equal employment opportunity employer. Our policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or staff member on the basis of age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, disability, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. We also prohibit harassment of applicants and staff members based on any protected category, characteristic or status. It is also our policy to comply with all applicable state, federal and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.
As an applicant, you have rights under Federal Employment Laws, and your state may offer additional protections. To view applicable laws, visit our partner site.
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