Interior Design Consultant

Ethan Allen Global, Inc.; Woburn (MA); On-site; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

Ethan Allen Global, Inc. in Burlington, MA is seeking an Interior Design Consultant to work on-site with clients, translating lifestyle and aesthetic preferences into personalized design solutions using Ethan Allen products.

You will create design presentations, space plans, and furniture layouts, guiding product selection, finishes, and accessories. You will manage the sales process from initial consultation through post-sale follow-up, collaborating with showroom and operations teams to ensure

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to engage clients and collaborate with team members.
• Customer service focused on building long-term relationships and delivering a luxury client experience.
• Proficiency in interior design principles, space planning, and color coordination.
• Sales skills, including consultative selling, closing techniques, and meeting/exceeding goals.
• Knowledge of furniture, materials, and finishes to recommend products for spaces and budgets.
• Experience with showroom or retail design/sales; luxury/home furnishings experience beneficial.
• Familiarity with design software or digital tools for presentations and floor plans is preferred.
• Ability to work on-site in Woburn, MA, including evenings and weekends as business needs require.
• Education in interior design or related field, or equivalent professional experience.

Responsibilities

• Meet with clients in the Design Center and in-home to understand lifestyle, aesthetic preferences, and functional needs.
• Translate client insights into personalized interior design solutions using Ethan Allen products.
• Create design presentations, space plans, and furniture layouts, guiding product selection, finishes, and accessories.
• Manage the sales process from initial consultation through post-sale follow-up and record-keeping.
• Collaborate with showroom and operations teams to ensure timely delivery and a cohesive brand experience.

Skills

Communication

Customer service

Interior design

Sales skills

Color coordination

Showroom experience

On-site work

Education

Interior design education

Tools

Design software

Job description

Company Description

Ethan Allen Global, Inc. is a luxury home furnishings brand with nearly a century of expertise in product design, manufacturing, marketing, sales, and delivery. From its origins in Vermont, the company has grown into a global presence, recognized for distinctive style and consistently high quality. Ethan Allen operates premier Design Centers around the world, serving as leading interior design destinations in their communities. Team members are encouraged to collaborate on world-class work, embrace new challenges, innovate with an entrepreneurial mindset, and grow their careers over the long term. The company fosters a strong sense of community and offers broad opportunities for professional development and advancement.

Role Description

The Interior Design Consultant is a full-time, on-site role based in Burlington, MA. This role involves partnering with clients to understand their lifestyle, aesthetic preferences, and functional needs, and translating these insights into personalized interior design solutions using Ethan Allen’s product offerings. The consultant will create design presentations, space plans, and furniture layouts, and guide clients through product selection, finishes, and accessories. Day-to-day responsibilities include meeting with clients in the Design Center and in-home, managing the sales process from initial consultation through post-sale follow-up, and maintaining accurate records of client projects. The role also includes collaborating with showroom and operations teams to ensure timely delivery, exceptional service, and a cohesive brand experience.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively engage with clients and collaborate with team members.
• Customer service expertise focused on building long-term relationships and delivering a high-touch, luxury client experience.
• Proficiency in interior design principles, space planning, and color coordination, with the ability to create cohesive design concepts.
• Sales skills, including consultative selling, closing techniques, and the ability to meet or exceed performance goals.
• Knowledge of furniture, materials, and finishes, with the ability to recommend appropriate products for different spaces and budgets.
• Experience with design or sales in a showroom or retail environment; background in luxury or home furnishings is beneficial.
• Familiarity with design software or digital tools for presentations and floor plans is preferred.
• Ability to work on-site in Woburn, MA, including evenings and weekends as business needs require.
• Education in interior design, art, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.