Location: Northbrook, Illinois
We inspire purpose-filled living that brings beauty and quality to the modern home. Together, we achieve. Associates across our business drive results, innovate, and inspire. Drawn together by our shared values and passion for our customers and our brands, we deliver home furnishings that are expertly designed, responsibly sourced, and bring timeless style and function to people’s homes. From the day we opened our first store in Chicago in 1962 to the digital innovations that engage millions of customers today, our iconic brand is over 60 years in the making—and our story is still unfolding.
We’re here for it. We think you should be too.
The Assistant Designer, B2B supports the Product Design and Development department to shape Crate & Barrel’s future through innovative design. Reporting to the Director of Design, B2B, this role assists with Personalization merchandise, external client pitch decks, and B2B product design, while managing technical briefs and sample development.
This is an on-site position (Monday through Thursday) based out of our Northbrook, IL office with the flexibility to work remotely on Fridays.
A day in the life as an Assistant Designer, B2B...
Assist the Director throughout the product design process
Manage the Personalization (PZ) process and assist with daily communication with vendors and cross functional partners
Assist in coordinating an efficient and seamless design process
Help manage product design information throughout design cycles
Assist in the creation of technical product design specifications via CAD and hand rendering
Assist the design leaders in the creation of designs across all product categories including furniture, lighting, decor and tabletop
Assist in creating pitch decks for external clients
Participate in special projects, as needed
Support and model excellent service to internal and external customers in all forms of action and communication
What you’ll bring to the table…
Passion for design, style and decorating and knowledge of design and art history.
Ability to interact and collaborate with senior members of the team and major vendors with experience on product development
Ability to make decisions on operational matters that impact the effectiveness of their work
Ability to translate business and design objectives into successful product.
Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines
Communicate effectively and efficiently with all company associates and business contacts
Build effective relationships with internal partners in Design, Merchandising, Materials and Sourcing to help execute cross functional synergy and collaboration
Ability to tackle all parts of the design phase from initial concept to hand sketching to CAD renderings and orthographic drawings
Knowledge of manufacturing methods, engineering and materiality
We’d love to hear from you if you have…
Must provide a link to portfolio (including password) on resume or provide PDF samples
1+ years experience with technical design and design brief creation
Strong Hand sketching and Idea Generation
BFA or MA in Industrial Design, Furniture Design, Interior Design or any design related field
Strong knowledge of design and art history
Strong Technical knowledge and experience with drafting, 3D modeling, and digital or hand rendering essential (Solidworks and Keyshot)
Strong Technical knowledge of Photoshop, Illustrator, Indesign
A minimum of one year of previous retail experience preferred
A polished, customer focused and detailed approach
Starting Rate: $23.00 - $29.00
Pay ranges will be adjusted upward as needed to comply with applicable state and local law. In addition to your salary, based on your role, associates may be eligible for other compensation including bonuses, sales incentives, and long term incentives.
Job ID R25512 Date posted 08/10/2026 Position Type Full Time
Our commitment to our associates is of the utmost importance. One of the reasons the company attracts such a diverse group of associates is that we offer a full menu of benefits that are relevant to their lives, both on and off the job. We are proud to offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package to support eligible part time and full time associates and their families, including:
- Medical/Dental/Vision
- Life insurance and Disability
- Retirement and 401(k) match
- Paid time off, wellness time and volunteer time
- Merchandise discount and EAP resources
- Tuition Reimbursement
Many of these benefits begin on day one, and extend to eligible dependents. To learn more about available benefits please click https://jobs.crateandbarrel.com/benefits
Euromarket Designs, Inc., which does business as Crate & Barrel, Crate & Kids, CB2 and Hudson Grace, will be referred to as “the Company”. The Company is deeply committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact the location you are applying to here and ask to speak with a manager regarding the nature of your request.
The Company is an equal opportunity employer; applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital, parental, veteran or military status, unfavorable military discharge, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
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