Key Facts

Remote From:

New York (USA)

Full time

English

Hard Skills

Construction Inspection Inventory Analysis Issue Management Warehouse Management Presentation Training

Other Skills

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Professionalism
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Communication
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Leadership
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Adaptability
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Time Management
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Teamwork
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Detail Oriented
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Problem Solving

Roles & Responsibilities

Experience in on-site installation and styling for residential projects (model homes, rental units, and amenity spaces).
Strong client-facing communication and ability to present design concepts, gather feedback, and maintain professionalism.
Ability to lead installation teams and collaborate with Designers, Project Managers, and installation staff.
Willingness to travel to sites and adapt to varying site conditions.

Requirements:

Lead on-site installation, styling, and final layout for residential projects, directing placement of furniture, artwork, textiles, and accessories to align with design intent and brand standards.
Conduct client walkthroughs, present completed spaces, communicate styling decisions, gather feedback, and maintain a professional client-facing presence.
Inspect spaces for accuracy and quality, identify deficiencies or missing items, and develop on-site solutions while coordinating with warehouse and procurement teams.
Collaborate with the Design Production team, Install Leads, Drivers, and Project Managers to ensure efficient installation flow, timelines, and site condition communication; provide detailed post-install reports.

Empire Office

Furniture

About Empire Office

Empire Office is the largest commercial furniture dealer in the world, with over 77 years of experience and more than 400 full-time employees across the country. We are the preeminent Steelcase dealer in the United States and support a list of more than 400 manufacturers. We partner with best-in-class architects, designers, brokers, craftsmen and manufacturers to deliver proven workspace solutions. With creative and cost-effective results, we address business challenges and activate brands. In 2023, Empire Office became certified as a Most Loved Workplace® by Best Practice Institute (BPI) based on its scores on the Love of Workplace Index™, which surveyed employees on various elements around employee satisfaction and sentiment, including the level of respect, collaboration, support, and sense of belonging they feel inside the company.

Company type: SME

Industry: Furniture

Founded: 2018

Company size: 501 - 1000

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Job description

About Us

Model Home Interiors (MHI), now part of Empire & Co., is a leading design and installation firm creating fully furnished environments for lifestyle real estate, including multifamily housing, student residences, senior living communities, and model homes.

Together, we are the nation’s trusted one-stop partner for residential and lifestyle real estate FF&E. We help builders and developers stand out by ensuring no two communities ever feel the same, whether aligning with existing design schemes or co-creating custom, differentiated looks. Backed by Empire’s 80+ years of expertise across commercial, residential, and hospitality projects, MHI delivers distinctive spaces that inspire buyers, attract residents, and accelerate sales.

Joining MHI means being part of a collaborative team within Empire, where creativity, design thinking, and problem-solving make a real impact on how people live.

Overview

The Stylist is responsible for bringing design concepts to life through thoughtful, high-quality on-site installation and styling. This role focuses on executing the final layer of design including furniture placement, accessories, artwork, textiles, and overall spatial styling to deliver a cohesive, polished, client-ready space.

This is a client-facing role that partners closely with Designers, Project Managers, and Installation Teams to ensure every project is executed accurately, efficiently, and aligned with brand standards.

This role will require travel.

Key Responsibilities

On-Site Installation and Styling

Lead on-site installation, styling, and final layout for residential projects including model homes, rental units, and amenity spaces
Style furniture, soft goods, artwork, décor, and accessories to align with approved design intent and brand standards
Direct installation teams on placement, adjustments, and styling order of operations
Make real-time design decisions when plans need to be adjusted due to site conditions

Client Walkthroughs and Communication

Conduct client walkthroughs and present completed spaces
Clearly communicate design decisions and styling intent
Gather feedback and ensure alignment with client expectations
Maintain a professional and polished client-facing presence

Quality Control and Issue Resolution

Inspect all spaces for accuracy, quality, and completeness
Identify deficiencies, damages, or missing items
Develop solutions for on-site challenges such as substitutions, layout adjustments, or sourcing alternatives
Partner with warehouse and procurement teams to resolve outstanding items

Collaboration and Coordination

Work closely with the Design Production team to understand plans, specifications, and stylistic goals
Collaborate with Install Leads and Drivers to ensure efficient installation flow
Communicate proactively with Project Managers regarding timelines, risks, and site conditions

Documentation and Reporting

Provide detailed post-install reports including photos of completed spaces, punch list items, substitutions or adjustments, inventory needs, and client feedback
Maintain on-site checklists and ensure all documentation is submitted accurately and on time