Interior Designer

Arhaus Recruiting; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and life insurance

Flex spending plan

401K retirement program

Paid vacations and holidays

Employee discount

Job summary

Arhaus is seeking a design-focused professional to guide clients through space planning, selection, customization, and purchase of luxury furniture. You will present layouts and work on larger projects, including in-home consultations and design events.

The role requires a design degree and 2–4 years of interior design experience, with strong presentation and client-management skills. Base salary ranges from $60,000 to $165,000 plus performance incentives.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Work on multiple projects collaboratively and independently with different budgets and scales.
• Network and support client interaction in-store and at design events.
• Attain sales goals through design projects.
• Mentor Design Consultants on projects.
• Train and develop team to present layouts and conduct house calls.
• Manage multiple design tasks and projects with minimal supervision.

Skills

Interior Design

Client interaction

Presentation skills

Mentoring

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.

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
• Includes base salary and (if achieved) Monthly Sales Incentives and Quarterly Bonuses
• 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.

AI CODE OF CONDUCT

At Arhaus, we believe great hiring starts with authentic human connection. Throughout your candidate experience, you will be engaging with real recruiters, hiring managers, and interviewers who are focused on getting to know you, your experiences, skills, perspectives, and potential. We encourage candidates to use AI to support resume refinement, interview preparation, brainstorming, and communication.All application materials, assessments, and interview responses must accurately reflect your own experiences, qualifications, and capabilities.We ask that youparticipatein phone and virtual interviews without using AI to develop your responses.To protect the integrity of our hiring process and the confidentiality of information shared during interviews, candidates may not record, transcribe, or use AI-powered note-taking tools during interviews.We expect all candidates toparticipatein the hiring process with honesty and integrity. For take-home assignments or role-specific assessments where AI use is permitted,we request transparency on which specific tools were usedand how the tools were used and expect an explanation of your approach, contributions, and decision-making.

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