Interior Designer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Advancement opportunities

Employee discount

Medical, dental, and life insurance

Flexible spending plan

401K retirement plan and 529 college-s

Paid vacations and holidays

Job summary

Arhaus is seeking a skilled Interior Design professional to build lasting client relationships while guiding selection, customization, and purchase of luxury furnishings. You will work on large-scale projects and presentations for discerning clients, both in-store and at design events.

Ideal candidates bring 2–4 years of interior design experience, a strong portfolio, and a proven ability to manage multiple projects with exceptional communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Interior design degree or equivalent is required.
• 2–4 years interior design experience.
• House call and interior installation experience.
• Portfolio of finished projects for review.
• Strong understanding of a luxury brand experience.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple interior design projects for diverse budgets and scales.
• Network with clients in-store and at design events.
• Achieve sales goals through design projects.
• Mentor and coach Design Consultants on projects.
• Train team to present layouts and complete house calls.
• Manage design tasks across projects with little supervision.
• Present to clients using Arhaus guidelines.
• Handle special projects as required by management.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Skills

Client relations

Project management

Presentation

Interior design knowledge

Team mentoring

Budgeting

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.

Job Details

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

• 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.

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