Stage Assistant

**Do you binge-watch home makeover shows and find yourself critiquing every décor decision?**

Are you eager to learn the ropes of professional staging—from hanging art to picking the perfect accent pillows—and see your work featured in stunning real estate listings?

If you’re hoping to break into the design world, **this is your golden ticket** to do it with Dekora, a fast-growing leader in luxury staging and decorating.

so who is Dekora?

**Dekora is the #1 luxury home decorator and stager in Calgary**, and we’re on a mission to be #1 in Canada

In order to achieve our mission we need more Staging Assistants

A **Staging Assistant** is the secret ingredient that transforms a good staging plan into a show-stopping final product. Lead Stagers rely on you to handle the setup details they can’t oversee alone. When you place that perfectly chosen lamp on the side table or hang that piece of art at just the right height, you’re boosting the home’s “wow” factor and helping it sell faster. You are, in many ways, the future of Dekora’s staging team, learning the craft from the ground up.

What You’ll Do (Day to Day)
- **Receive Instructions from Lead Stager**: They’ll brief you on the vision for the property—color schemes, overall theme, and key focal points.
- **Gather & Load Décor**: Help pick out furniture, accessories, and art from our warehouse, then load them onto the truck.
- **Install & Place Décor**: Once on-site, you’ll help position sofas, hang artwork, arrange throw pillows—following the Lead Stager’s plan.
- **Hang Art & Mirrors**: If you’re handy with a drill and level, great If not, we’ll teach you.
- **Final Touches**: Fluff cushions, straighten rugs, ensure every detail is camera-ready.
- **Wrap/De-Stage**: When a staging contract ends, you’ll head back to the property to disassemble, pack up, and return items to the warehouse in good condition.

Skills That Make You Stand Out
- **Valid Driver’s License & Personal Car**: Helps you get to job sites and run errands if needed.
- **Art Hanging Skills**: Comfort with measuring, drilling, and leveling.
- **Physical Strength**: You’ll be carrying boxes, light furniture, and décor items.
- **Organization & Attention to Detail**: You love labeling, sorting, and double-checking your work.
- **Communication**: You can ask the right questions and take direction well.
- **Basic Tool Proficiency**: Drills, wall mounts, screws—simple, but essential stuff.

Character Traits & Values
- **High Energy & Enthusiasm**: You’re excited to learn and be on the move.
- **Curious & Willing to Learn**: You see every project as a chance to pick up new staging tricks.
- **Adaptable**: Plans can change, and you’re cool with that.
- **Reliability**: Show up on time, every time—it matters a lot in this fast-paced industry.
- **Positive Attitude**: Even if there’s chaos, you roll with it.

Prior Experience That Helps
- **Furniture, Art, or Retail Display**: You know how to showcase items.
- **Galleries or Museums**: Especially if you’ve hung art or organized exhibits.
- **Hospitality or Events**: Setting up décor for parties or weddings is similar in many ways.
- **Moving/Warehouse Work**: Packing and handling items with care is a transferable skill.

Your Goals
- **Break into Staging & Decorating**: You want firsthand experience under top professionals.
- **Mentorship**: Learn directly from Lead Stagers who’ve been in the game for years.
- **Growth**: Become a Lead Stager yourself, or even venture into decorating or buying roles as you gain expertise.
- **Fast-Paced Hands-On Work**: You thrive on variety and challenge.

KPIs
- **Meeting Dekora’s Staging Standards**: Quality, aesthetics, and timeliness.
- **Finishing Projects Under Budgeted Hours**: Efficiency is key.
- **Minimizing Mistakes**: Fewer errors means happier clients and fewer headaches.
- **Maintaining Safe & Organized Work Areas**: Safety first, always.

Why You’ll Love It Here
- **Learn the Ropes**: You’ll get a front-row seat to how luxury staging is done—from concept to final reveal.
- **See Tangible Results**: You’ll witness the transformation of empty rooms into breathtaking spaces.
- **Path to Promotion**: We promote from within. If you shine, you can lead your own staging team down the line.
- **Team Culture**: We’re big on collaboration, sharing tips, and celebrating wins—large or small.
- **Luxury Industry Access**: Work in beautiful homes, handle high-end décor, and build your résumé in a specialized field.

Compensation & Benefits
- **$20/hour** starting wage
- Pay raises as you gain experience and can handle tasks independently (like “Wrap Leads”)
- Senior Assistants can earn **$30/hour**:

- Health benefits available after 6 months for those regularly working 20+ hours/week

Growth Potential
- **Staging Assistant → Wrap Lead**: Take the helm on de-stages and handle more responsibilities.
- **Wrap Lead → Lead Stager**: Get creative control, manage your own projects, and train new assistants.
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