Contract Interior Design - In-Person

Kickstart Seed Fund; Connecticut; On-site; USD 20,000 - 42,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Commission-based pay

Project-based design fees

Performance-based bonus potential

Job summary

Havenly is actively building a Connecticut-based bench of Interior Designers to serve clients with in-person and virtual design services. Freelance contractor role with commission-based pay and project-based design fees, plus performance bonuses.

The ideal candidate holds a degree in Interior Design, has 3+ years of experience, and can create mood boards, concepts, floor plans, and 3D renderings using Photoshop or Canva.

Qualifications

• A degree in Interior Design is preferred.
• 3+ years of interior design experience with in-person or virtual clients.
• Strong client communication and professional presence.
• Tech-savvy with ability to learn new design tools quickly.
• Proficient in Photoshop or Canva for concept boards.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with CT-based clients via virtual and in-person meetings to capture design preferences, budget, and timeline.
• Lead the design process: mood board, concept, floor plan, and 3D renderings.
• Source furniture and decor from Havenly's platform to fit client budgets.
• Develop long-term client relationships to drive referrals and repeat business.

Skills

Mood boards

3D rendering

Floor plans

Client communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Interior Design

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Canva

Video conferencing tools

Job description

Havenly In-Person Interior Designer

At Havenly, we believe in making space for better living. From gathering home inspiration, to working with a designer, to shopping curated home products, we collaborate with clients across the country to design spaces they love coming home to. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Denver, CO, we are a fun, convenient, and affordable solution for designing your home.

We are currently building our bench of Interior Designers in Connecticut to provide clients with modern, custom, in-person design services. We are seeking experienced Interior Designers who are looking to grow their businesses and work with clients both virtually and in-person.

As a Designer on the Havenly platform you’ll get access to our technology and our support services (scheduling, ordering, invoicing, vendor mgmt) so you can solely focus on exceeding your client's needs with a great experience and beautiful designs to create homes that they love.

This is a freelance Interior Designer position, working locally with clients in Connecticut.

Work with Local Interior Design Clients

• Collaborate with residential Connecticut based clients through virtual and in-home meetings to understand their design preferences, needs, and budget.
• Lead the design process with clients, including development of a mood board, design concept, floor plan, and 3D rendering.
• Source furniture & decor on Havenly's platform, where clients can checkout for all our vendor partners in one cart.
• Grow deep client relationships to drive repeat and referral business.

What we Look For:

• A degree in Interior Design from an accredited program or university is preferred.
• 3+ years of working as an interior designer and with your own clients in-person and/or virtually.
• An industry-professional presence - You engage your clients through confident, knowledgeable, and clear communication style.
• Tech-savviness - Designers must be comfortable using online technologies to create concept boards, 3D renderings, floorplans, presentations and communications. In addition, must be comfortable learning and adapting to new technologies quickly.
• Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop or Canva is required; Designers should be comfortable layering images and using functionality such as the background remover.
• A high degree of passion, drive and knowledge to achieve the best possible creative results.
• A small business mindset; you understand how to drive projects forward, and convert beautiful designs into sales.
• A high level of product knowledge across many vendors, categories, and price points, to quickly be able to source furnishing and decor that are the best match for your client.
• Access to reliable transportation to and from client meetings, a computer with video conferencing capabilities, and current Photoshop license or Canva account.

Additional Details:

• This is a freelance contract role for Interior Designers who reside in Connecticut.
• You must have a personal computer with up-to-date macOS Big Sur or Windows versions 10 or 11 to work on the Havenly platform.
• This is an independent contractor position (1099), compensated on a commission basis. Pay also includes a project-based fee for each completed design ranging from $125-$200 per design, plus performance-based bonus potential of $100-$500 tied to sales generated.
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Havenly is committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive team. We are open to candidates of all backgrounds and encourage you to apply if interested. We are reviewing applications for this opportunity on a rolling basis.