Interior Design Consultant - Transform Spaces & Sell

Comunidade Metodista; Wilmette (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits from day one

401(k) match

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discount

Parental leave

Paid time off

Bonus opportunities

Job summary

Wayfair in Wilmette, IL is seeking a Design Specialist to guide customers through furniture selections and full-room transformations, blending creativity with customer service. You’ll act as a trusted design partner, delivering design solutions in-store, virtually, or in-home while translating visions into actionable plans.

Using your interior design expertise, trend awareness, and strong communication, you’ll build trust, showcase 2D/3D room views, mood boards, and persuasive presentations, and

Qualifications

• 2+ years of sales experience, ideally with higher price‑point products or in a design‑related retail environment.
• At least 1 year of experience in interior, architectural, or graphic design.
• Open availability, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Comfort using design tools (AutoCAD, SketchUp, DesignFiles, etc.), POS systems, and platforms like Salesforce.
• Strong communication and teamwork in a cross‑functional environment.
• Ability to guide customers with confidence and build trust.

Responsibilities

• Be the Customer’s Trusted Advisor: greet, listen, and learn to tailor design consultations.
• Turn Vision Into Reality: create spaces using color theory, textiles, and spatial planning.
• Inspire with Tech + Tools: build 2D/3D room views, mood boards, and presentations.
• Always Be Designing (and Selling): grow sales by turning design dreams into shoppable plans.
• Multitask with Purpose: manage appointments, floor chats, and team collaboration.

Skills

Sales experience

Interior design knowledge

Tech savvy

People skills

Team player

Hustle mindset

Open availability

Education

Bachelor’s degree or design-related education

Tools

AutoCAD

SketchUp

DesignFiles

Salesforce

Job description

Wayfair in Wilmette, IL is seeking a Design Specialist to guide customers through furniture selections and full-room transformations, blending creativity with customer service. You’ll act as a trusted design partner, delivering design solutions in-store, virtually, or in-home while translating visions into actionable plans.

Using your interior design expertise, trend awareness, and strong communication, you’ll build trust, showcase 2D/3D room views, mood boards, and persuasive presentations, and