Job Description

Description

About the Company

Ardmore Home Design (AHD), founded in 2008, is a privately owned, fast-paced, founder-led entrepreneurial company where we value people with strong skills to make our products and processes better every day. We design, sell, and distribute luxury home décor globally to interior designers and boutique/luxury retailers. The AHD family of wholesale brands includes Made Goods (flagship furniture made from unique materials), Pigeon & Poodle (home and bath accessories), Blue Pheasant (handcrafted tabletop products) and Burton James (seating home furnishing).

About the Position

The Special Projects Associate supports the execution of key Marketing and Warehouse initiatives, including photo shoots, tradeshows, and special events such as sample sales. This hands-on role involves the safe movement and handling of inventory, equipment operation such as a Forklift and Cherry Picker, product staging, and warehouse coordination. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, and thrives in a fast-paced, team-based environment. This individual embraces and supports our in-person/on-site work culture and embodies our company values of Ownership, Collaboration and Respect.

Job Responsibilities:

Photo Shoot & Marketing Support

• Pull and prepare inventory for photo shoots and social media based on pick sheets.
• Assist with set-up and breakdown of photo shoot environments—staging furniture, lighting, wall décor, and props.
• Load and unload vehicles for offsite shoots; support both indoor and outdoor logistics.
• Unpack and repack inventory; report damages and follow proper return procedures.
• Collaborate with Marketing to maintain an organized and clean photo studio and prop storage area.
• Use RF scanners to manage inventory movements and transfers (e.g., PHOTO ? BTS, REP, SSW).
• Support prop repairs, minor set painting, or general studio maintenance when needed.

Warehouse & Tradeshow Support

• Pick, palletize, and prepare inventory for tradeshows or events using RF scanners.
• Package and return products according to standard warehouse procedures.
• Operate warehouse equipment such as sit-down forklifts, reach trucks, cherry pickers, and pallet jacks.
• Complete required paperwork and system entries (e.g., pick tickets, pallet logs).
• Assist other departments including Receiving, Shipping, and Special Events, as needed.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Previous warehouse or event logistics experience preferred.
• Valid forklift certification and experience with reach trucks, pallet jacks, etc.
• Ability to read and follow pick sheets, manifests, and instructions accurately.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety.
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and offsite events.
• Team-oriented with a proactive and adaptable mindset.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that are required by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

· While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit; stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; as well as reach with hands and arms.

· The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 15 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

· Ability to work in open environment with fluctuating temperatures and standard lighting.

· Ability to work on computer and mobile phone for multiple hours; with frequent interruptions.

· Required to use stairwells to attend meetings and engage with employees on multiple floors throughout building.

Other Considerations:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Reasonable accommodations may be made to qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of the role.

Compensation

Starting base pay: $19.00 - $20.50 per hour. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.