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Curator

Naples, FL · On-site

RH is seeking a Gallery Curator with a passion for design and home furnishings who will lead a cross-functional team focused on strategy and execution. The Curator role is ideal for those with a ...

Restoration Hardware

Curator

Naples, FL · On-site

RH is seeking a Gallery Curator with a passion for design and home furnishings who will lead a cross-functional team focused on strategy and execution. The Curator role is ideal for those with a ...

RH

Visual Curator

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$29 - $33/hr

RH is seeking a Curating Associate with a passion for design and home furnishings. This role is ideal for those with a sense of personal style, polished appearance, refined taste and a discerning eye ...

RH

Visual Curator

San Francisco, CA · On-site

RH is seeking a Curating Associate with a passion for design and home furnishings. This role is ideal for those with a sense of personal style, polished appearance, refined taste and a discerning eye ...

Restoration Hardware

Visual Curator

San Francisco, CA · On-site

RH is seeking a Curating Associate with a passion for design and home furnishings. This role is ideal for those with a sense of personal style, polished appearance, refined taste and a discerning eye ...

RH

Curating Associate

Mclean, VA · On-site

RH is seeking a Curating Associate with a passion for design and home furnishings. This role is ideal for those with a sense of personal style, polished appearance, refined taste and a discerning eye ...

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How much do furniture curator jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 10, 2026, the average yearly pay for furniture curator in the United States is $72,627.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $50,000.00 and $94,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a furniture curator?

Furniture curators are professionals responsible for acquiring, preserving, and displaying furniture collections in museums, galleries, or private institutions. Their work involves researching the history and significance of pieces, organizing exhibitions, and ensuring that items are properly conserved. They often collaborate with historians, conservators, and other curators to tell the story of design and craftsmanship through furniture. Furniture curators may also engage in public education and write about furniture history.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a furniture curator, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Furniture Curator, you need expertise in art history or decorative arts, strong research abilities, and often an advanced degree in museum studies or a related field. Familiarity with collection management systems, preservation techniques, and exhibition design software is typically required. Excellent communication, attention to detail, and project management skills help you collaborate with stakeholders and engage the public. These skills ensure the effective preservation, interpretation, and presentation of furniture collections for educational and cultural enrichment.

What are some common challenges furniture curators face when managing and displaying collections?

Furniture Curators often encounter challenges related to the preservation and safe handling of delicate or historic pieces, especially during transport or exhibition changes. They must balance the need for public access with conservation requirements, ensuring optimal environmental conditions and security. Additionally, curators regularly collaborate with conservators, registrars, and exhibition designers to create engaging and informative displays while adhering to institutional guidelines and industry standards. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential for coordinating these multifaceted responsibilities.

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Infographic showing various Furniture Curator job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 75% Full Time, 21% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 1% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 98% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $72,627 per year, or $34.9 per hour.

Curator

Naples, FL • On-site

RH
Specialized Design Services • 5 - 10K employees
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Full-time

Posted 19 days ago

Restoration Hardware rating

7.6

Company rating: 7.6 out of 10

Based on 51 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

15th of 63 rated furniture retailers

Job description

RH at its core is about taste, and we believe the idea of scaling taste is large and far reaching.

The RH brand attracts the best designers, artisans, manufacturers and talent in our industry, scaling and rendering their work more valuable across our integrated platform, enabling us to curate the most compelling collection of luxury home furnishings in the world. We are moving the brand beyond curating and selling products to conceptualizing and selling spaces by building an ecosystem of products, places, services and spaces that elevates and establishes the RH brand as a global thought leader, taste and place maker.

At RH we believe deeply that the "right" people are our greatest asset. We value people with high energy, who possess the ability to energize others. People who are smart, creative and have a point of view. People who see the answer in every problem, versus those who see the problem in every answer. People who are driven, determined and won't take "no" for an answer. We value team players, people who are more concerned with what's right, rather than who's right.

RH is seeking a Gallery Curator with a passion for design and home furnishings who will lead a cross-functional team focused on strategy and execution. The Curator role is ideal for those with a sense of personal style, polished appearance, refined taste and a discerning eye for luxury. An RH Curator must understand the importance of attracting and retaining talent who also uphold the same personal and professional standards.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Live Our Vision, Values and Beliefs every day
  • Develop visual merchandising plans with Gallery Leadership and centralized RH Visual teams to build on strategies and grow the business
  • Work with internal partners to establish strategies that drive sales and ensure execution according to RH standards
  • Train Gallery teams on merchandise set, signage and graphics updates, Gallery maintenance, recovery and cleanliness
  • Learn and communicate the RH design point of view and product assortment
  • Continuously drive results through team engagement, empowerment and accountability

OUR REQUIREMENTS

  • 5+ years leadership and visual experience within luxury retail
  • Proven experience embracing change and delivering top results with a positive attitude no matter what the obstacle
  • Ability to recognize and respond appropriately to complex priorities
  • Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and verbally
  • Curious self-educator who seeks information and asks questions
  • Strong leadership skills and strategic mentality with experience motivating and leading teams based on business analysis
  • Experience creating positive and healthy work environments in which people want to do their best
  • Commitment to quality, detail-focused on all levels

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Ability to lift and mobilize small to medium items up to 30 lbs. while utilizing appropriate equipment and techniques
  • Ability to maneuver effectively around gallery floor, stock room and office
  • Position entails prolonged standing, twisting, stooping, kneeling, squatting, bending and climbing
RH is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, or any other status protected by federal or state law or local ordinance.

At RH, we are committed to promoting pay equity. Rate of pay is determined based on each individual's experience, qualifications, and the geographic location of the role.

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