Interior Designer

4 LZB Retail, Inc.; Warwick (RI); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental & Vision insurance

Paid vacation

401k with match

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Paid training

Health Savings Account

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Job summary

La‑Z‑Boy Incorporated in Warwick, RI is seeking an Interior Designer to lead the In‑Home Design program, translating client needs into actionable concepts and providing design expertise to the sales team. You will conduct in‑home consultations and help clients create beautiful, functional spaces with uncapped commissions.

The role offers training pay, a base for post‑training earnings, comprehensive benefits, and ongoing design training in trends and space planning.

Qualifications

• Education: bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Experience: 2-3 years in sales or interior design, residential emphasis.
• Skills: proficient in Microsoft Office 365, CAD programs, strong interpersonal communication, analytical abilities.
• Other: ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Valid Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Promote the La‑Z‑Boy In‑Home Design program and present customized portfolios to meet store and design sales goals.
• Schedule and conduct in‑home consultations to understand client needs and preferences.
• Coach and train sales teams to improve design culture, product knowledge, and sales techniques.
• Create design concepts with finish selections and recommendations aligned to client lifestyle and budget.
• Ensure execution of systems and procedures, support management with meetings and special projects, and uphold brand standards.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Design software

Financial understanding

Customer service

Sales experience

Team management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

CAD programs

Job description

Comfort starts with our 10,000+ team members across the globe, who are transforming the power of comfort every day. Our employees have the power to change lives, in our homes, work and communities. We foster an inclusive environment while honoring a legacy built on family, where everyone can be themselves. If you are ready to join an industry leading organization where our people are the most important asset, and innovation propels us into the future, you’re ready to take your seat at La-Z-Boy Incorporated. WE BELIEVE IN THE TRANSFORMATIONAL POWER OF COMFORT

Job Summary

An innovative leader responsible for the La‑Z‑Boy In‑Home Design program and personalized client solutions while reflecting the company’s ethos around people, processes, products and brand. The role requires translating client needs into actionable design concepts, conducting insightful in‑home consultations, and fortifying sales teams with design expertise. This position is instrumental in elevating the design culture and is held to the utmost standards of professionalism and integrity.

Training Pay: $23 per hour for 2-6 weeks (no commission)

Average Annual Earning Potential After Training: $70,000 - $100,000+ (inclusive of base, bonus, and commission)

Job Description

Design Beautiful Spaces. Live Modern. Earn Without Limits. Now Hiring: Interior Designer – La‑Z‑Boy Furniture Galleries Location: Warwick RI Compensation: Base & Unlimited Commission

La‑Z‑Boy isn’t just comfort — it’s modern, elevated, and unmistakably stylish. We’ve redefined the way people experience furniture, and now we’re looking for a talented Interior Designer who can bring that same creativity and expertise to our clients’ homes. This is your opportunity to combine your passion for design with a rewarding career — helping clients create beautiful, functional spaces while earning uncapped commissions.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Partnering with our Sales Associates and clients to understand their style, lifestyle, and vision for their home.
• Designing inspiring spaces using premium furniture, fabrics, and décor.
• Providing professional design consultations, including layout planning and product recommendations.
• Creating cohesive looks that bring comfort, style, and functionality together.

What You’ll Get

• Unlimited earnings — top performers take home $70K–$80K+ annually.
• A sleek, modern showroom that feels more like a design studio than a retail store.
• Ongoing training in interior design trends, space planning, and client consultation.
• Exclusive employee discounts so your own space turns heads.
• A trusted brand — and a team that celebrates creativity and success.

Who You Are

• Passionate about home furnishings, design trends, and creating beautiful spaces.
• Detail-oriented with a strong eye for color, texture, and layout.
• Confident working directly with clients to bring their design vision to life.
• Experience in design, home furnishings, or client-focused retail is a plus.
• You don’t do average — and neither do we.

COMPENSATION for this location

• Training Pay: $23.00 per hour for 2-6 weeks (no commission)
• After Training: $36,000 per year
• Commission: UNCAPPED commission on written sales – 3.5% on La‑Z‑Boy Design Sales and 2% on other sales, other than La‑Z‑Boy Design Sales.

BENEFITS

• Health Insurance through Blue Cross/Blue Shield Optum for Prescriptions
• In-Network Dental and Vision Insurance
• Paid Vacation
• 401k with match
• Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance and AD&D
• Paid Bonding Leave
• Paid Training
• Health Savings Account - Contributions go in tax-free, grow tax-free and are withdrawn tax-free
• Tuition Reimbursement (may receive up to $5,250 per calendar year)
• Employee Assistance Program (Free to all employees!)
• Counseling sessions
• Financial and legal resources

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Process: Promote the La‑Z‑Boy In‑Home Design program to draft potential design solutions, present customized portfolio presentations tailored to the client’s requirements and preferences to achieve or surpass store and individual design sales goals. Achieve annual operating benchmarks, and personal objectives.
• Schedule and conduct in‑home consultations to understand client's unique needs, preferences, and vision for their space.
• People: Partner with Store and Sales Managers to provide coaching, training, and support to sales teams to improve design culture, product knowledge, sales techniques, strategies, and overall in‑home design performance. Collaborate with the team to ensure execution of operational excellence.
• Brand Advocacy: Create design concepts and digital presentation with finish selections, furnishings, and decor. Translate the client’s lifestyle, taste, and budget into actionable design recommendations.
• Operations: Ensure proper execution of all existing and new systems and administrative procedures. Support store management with weekly, monthly and quarterly meetings. Support store management with the execution of special projects and promotions. Adhere to legal and efficient accounting practices. Uphold brand visual standards in the store by ensuring cleanliness in employee and customer areas.

SCOPE & IMPACT

This position holds significant influence over the store's financial health, team morale and development, operational efficiency, and the overall customer experience and reputation in the community. This position reports to the Store Manager of the assigned location with indirect influence of sales team.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Education: bachelor’s degree; or equivalent experience.
• Experience: 2-3 years in sales or interior design, with a residential emphasis.
• Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office 365, computer-aided design programs, financial understanding, adept interpersonal communication, analytical abilities, goal orientation, team management, and customer service.
• Other: Ability to work the schedule and hours dictated by business needs, to include evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Valid Driver’s License

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS

• Design Certification
• Advanced interpersonal, presentation, and communication skills, business acumen, entrepreneurial spirit & experience in building effective relationships.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Ability to lift and/or carry up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to operate motor vehicle.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time.
• Nearly continuous use of repetitive hand motions, hearing and listening.
• Often required to sit, walk, bend and stoop.
• Subject to inside environmental conditions.
• Ability to pass background and drug screen.

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the incumbent for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. At La‑Z‑Boy, we prioritize clear communication and reward outstanding talent! We invite you to explore the exciting opportunities available.

What You Can Expect

• Total Compensation Range: $70,000 - $100,000+ Post-Training Base Pay: $36,000 per year Commission & Bonus: Earn more with UNCAPPED commission on written sales – 3.5% on La‑Z‑Boy Design Sales and 2% on other sales, other than La‑Z‑Boy Design Sales.
• Monthly bonus opportunity of $0 - $2,000 based on your ability to meet specific individual sales goals.
• The Total Compensation Range is at least the local applicable minimum wage and up to the high-earning average target for this role.
• Individual pay is based on various factors, including geographic location, personal performance and relevant qualifications, experience, skills, and education.
• By providing our salary ranges and total compensation details, we aim to foster understanding and confidence in our pay practices.

Weekly Hours: 40 Benefits for Employees in the US: Benefit offerings to employees and their families include: Medical, Vision, Dental and Basic Life Insurance, available 401k retirement plan with company match of up to 6%.

Paid time off includes: 9-11 paid holidays each year, two weeks’ prorated vacation as a new hire and either personal time (non-exempt only) or state mandated sick time.

More information can be found via: https://learn.bswift.com/la-z-boy

If this role requires travel / driving in order to perform the key responsibilities outlined above, candidates must be able to meet the qualifications noted in the company’s Driver Management Program to be considered for the role.

At La‑Z‑Boy Incorporated, we're an equal opportunity employer. We understand that our employees' diverse backgrounds, experiences, perspectives, and viewpoints add value to our ability to create and deliver the best possible service, quality products, and is of utmost importance as we work together to build comfort. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. We are committed to fostering an environment in which all employees feel valued, included, and empowered to do their best work and bring great ideas to the table. If you are a qualified individual that may need a change or adjustment to the application/interviewing/hiring process as a result of your disability, you may request a reasonable accommodations by emailing our recruiting team at [e-mail] or by calling 734-242-1444.

Come experience the power of comfort in your career! At La‑Z‑Boy, we believe people are our most important asset. From our manufacturing facilities and Furniture Galleries to our LEED-certified world headquarters, we empower our people to build something amazing every day. If you’re ready to join an industry-leading organization that values passion, innovation, and helping our communities, you’re ready to explore La‑Z‑Boy. There are chairs that need to be filled at La‑Z‑Boy. Find out if there's one for you. La‑Z‑Boy has been building incredible furniture since 1927, and there's a reason people still want La‑Z‑Boy in their homes—and more importantly, a reason great people are proud to be part of our company. We represent decades of hard-working, talented individuals coming together across the globe to continue our legacy and propel us into the future.