About RugsUSA

Since launching in 1998, Rugs USA has established itself as a leading innovative online destination for an extensive variety of high-quality, on-trend area rugs at prices customers won’t find anywhere else. Passionate about the impact that the perfect rug brings to a space, we foster close relationships with the designers, artisans, and factories who make our goods, giving us the ability to simplify our business model and deliver exceptional pricing and a vast assortment of styles. By guiding our customers through the rug buying process and offering a curated selection of complementary lighting and accessories, we’ve become our customers’ ultimate secret weapon in bringing their vision of home to life - at any budget. 

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Visual Stylist to join our dynamic creative team. This role offers the unique opportunity to work across two distinct brands, Rugs USA and Annie Selke, bringing your expertise in home styling and production to both eCommerce and campaign shoots. If you have a passion for curating elevated home spaces, thrive in a collaborative environment, and have experience in bedding, rugs, and home goods, we’d love to hear from you! This role will operate on a hybrid basis, requiring at least 3 days onsite at our Cranbury, NJ photo studio.

Essential Job Functions

Shoot Preparation & Styling: 

• Style eCommerce, campaign, and brand shoots both in our photo studio and on location, ensuring a polished and elevated aesthetic. 
• Steaming, staging, and preparing all samples to perfection before shoots. 
• Collaborate with the Photographer, Photo Assistant, and Studio Director to execute soft goods styling and set design. 

Sample Coordination: 

• Oversee all sample coordination across multiple merch categories, ensuring timely availability for shoots. 
• Work closely with the Studio Director to manage product delays and adjust shoot schedules as needed. 

Cross-Functional Collaboration: 

• Partner with Merchandising, Marketing, and other channel teams to ensure all shoot content aligns with brand and industry standards. 
• Coordinate with warehouse teams for seamless sample delivery and return. 

Home Industry Expertise: 

• Leverage your deep understanding of the home space, particularly bedding, rugs, and living room products, to create aspirational, on-trend visuals. 
• Stay informed about industry standards and best practices for catalog shoots, eCommerce, advertising campaigns, and video shoots.  

You Have

• 6–8 years of experience in home styling for eCommerce, catalog shoots, advertising campaigns, or video production. 
• Strong background in the home industry, with a focus on bedding, rugs, and interior styling. 
• Proven experience working with premium home brands such as West Elm, Crate & Barrel, or similar. 
• Proficiency in Capture One, Adobe Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, etc.), and Microsoft Excel. 
• Keen eye for detail and ability to curate elevated, on-brand visuals. 
• Exceptional organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. 
• Collaborative mindset, with experience working closely with cross-functional teams. 

Your Life and Career at Rugs USA

• A culture that promotes a healthy work/life balance 
• Benefits package offered to all eligible full-time employees (including medical, dental, vision, PTO, 401(k) 
• Exposure to career advancement opportunities across all departments 
• Generous employee discount that can be used across our house of brands!