Interior Designer

Arhaus; Carmel-by-the-Sea (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exceptional advancement opportunities

Generous employee discount

401K retirement program

Paid vacations and holidays

Job summary

A leading furniture retailer in Carmel-by-the-Sea is seeking an Interior Designer. In this role, you will assist clients in selecting and customizing products while working on various design projects. The ideal candidate has an Interior Design degree, 2-4 years of experience, and a portfolio to present. You will mentor others and manage client relations to achieve sales goals. Competitive compensation and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• 2 – 4 years of interior design experience.
• Experience with house calls and interior installations.
• Portfolio of finished projects available for review.
• Demonstrated understanding of luxury brand experience.
• Extensive Arhaus product knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple projects collaboratively and independently.
• Network and support client interaction in store and at events.
• Achieve sales goals through design projects.
• Mentor Design Consultants and train team members.
• Present designs to clients using Arhaus guidelines.

Skills

Interior Design

Communication skills

Organization

Customer service

Project management

Education

Interior Design degree or equivalent

Job description

Arhaus was founded in 1986 on a simple idea: Furniture and décor should be sustainably sourced, lovingly made, and built to last. Today, we partner with artisans around the world who share our vision, creating beautiful, heirloom-quality pieces that can be used—and loved for generations.

Arhaus is looking for an Interior Designer to join our Carmel Showroom! In this exciting role, you are creating lasting relationships while assisting clients with the selection, customization, and purchase of merchandise. You will be working on larger scale projects and presentations for clients.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work on multiple projects both collaboratively with Interior Specialist and independently with different budgets, sizes and scale.
• Network and support client interaction both in store and at design events such as Architectural Digest Shows, Show Homes, etc.
• Attain Sales goals through collaborative and individual design projects.
• Mentor Design Consultants on individual projects.
• Train and develop team to present layouts, complete house calls, etc.
• Multitask designing, mentoring and project management of designated design business.
• Present to clients using Arhaus presentation guidelines and standards.
• Performs special projects as assigned. Demonstrates the ability to handle multiple tasks with little or no supervision.
• Other duties as may be determined by management to perform the necessary functions of the position on an as‑needed basis.

REQUIREMENTS

To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each job duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

• Interior Design degree or equivalent.
• 2 – 4 years interior design experience.
• House call and interior installation experience.
• Portfolio of finished projects available for review.
• Demonstrated understanding of a luxury brand experience.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills. Communication skills that ensure a smooth flow of information between self and others through clear speaking and writing, encouragement of open expression of ideas, and effective listening.
• Exceptional organization, time management, customer service, project estimating and problem‑solving skills. Ability to use time effectively and efficiently; can attend to a broader range of activities; handles multiple demands and competing priorities effectively.
• Style leader and color specialist.
• Works well both independently and in groups of varying sizes.
• Strong emphasis on quality in presentation skills – including space planning, rendering, etc.
• Extensive Arhaus product knowledge (can be learned, but must have prior experience).

COMPENSATION

• $60,000 (minimum base salary) - $165,000 annual
• Compensation based on several factors including, but not limited to, experience, store volume, and location

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

• Exceptional advancement opportunities
• Competitive earnings, incentive opportunities, and generous employee discount
• Medical, dental, and life insurance benefits (offerings differ between full‑time and part‑time status)
• Flex spending plan
• 401K retirement program and 529 college savings plan
• Paid vacations and holidays (Full‑time employees only)

Arhaus is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind, Arhaus is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Arhaus are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion or belief, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Arhaus will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. Arhaus encourages applicants of all ages.

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Seniority Level

Associate

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Sales and Design

Industries

Retail, Retail Furniture and Home Furnishings, and Furniture and Home Furnishings Manufacturing