Home Interior Designer

La-Z-Boy • Silverdale, WA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

La-Z-Boy is hiring a Home Interior Designer to lead its In-Home Design program and provide personalized design solutions. The role translates clients’ needs, lifestyles, preferences, and budgets into actionable design concepts through in-home consultations, product recommendations, space planning, and tailored presentations. The designer partners with sales associates and store leadership to support design sales, build the store’s design culture, and improve the design knowledge and performance of the sales team. The position also supports store operations, administrative procedures, visual standards, meetings, projects, and promotions while maintaining professionalism and integrity.

The position is based in the Silverdale, Washington location and reports to the Store Manager, with indirect influence over the sales team. It is scheduled for 40 hours per week and requires availability for evenings, weekends, and holidays according to business needs. Training lasts 2–6 weeks at $20 per hour with no commission. After training, compensation includes a $26,000 annual base, uncapped commissions (3.5% on La-Z-Boy Design Sales and 2% on other sales), and a monthly bonus opportunity of up to $2,000. The posting gives average annual earning potential after training of $70,000–$100,000+.

The work involves client consultations in homes and work in a showroom environment. Physical requirements include lifting or carrying up to 50 pounds, operating a motor vehicle, standing for long periods, repetitive hand motions, and periodically sitting, walking, bending, and stooping. Candidates must be able to pass a background check and drug screen.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 2–3 years of experience in sales or interior design, with a residential emphasis.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 and computer-aided design programs.
• Financial understanding, interpersonal communication, analytical abilities, goal orientation, team management, and customer service skills.
• Ability to work the schedule and hours dictated by business needs, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to lift and/or carry up to 50 pounds and operate a motor vehicle.
• Ability to stand for long periods and perform repetitive hand motions; ability to sit, walk, bend, and stoop as required.
• Ability to pass a background check and drug screen.

Nice To Haves

• Design certification.
• Advanced interpersonal, presentation, and communication skills.
• Business acumen and an entrepreneurial spirit.
• Experience building effective relationships.
• Experience in design, home furnishings, or client-focused retail is a plus.
• Passion for home furnishings and design trends, attention to detail, and a strong eye for color, texture, and layout.

Responsibilities

• Promote the La-Z-Boy In-Home Design program and develop potential design solutions.
• Present customized portfolio presentations tailored to clients’ requirements and preferences to achieve or exceed store and individual design sales goals.
• Meet annual operating benchmarks and personal objectives.
• Schedule and conduct in-home consultations to understand clients’ needs, preferences, and vision.
• Create design concepts and digital presentations with finish selections, furnishings, and décor.
• Translate clients’ lifestyles, tastes, and budgets into actionable design recommendations.
• Partner with Store and Sales Managers to coach, train, and support sales teams in design culture, product knowledge, sales techniques, strategies, and in-home design performance.
• Collaborate with the team to support operational excellence.
• Ensure proper execution of systems and administrative procedures.
• Support store management with weekly, monthly, and quarterly meetings, special projects, and promotions.
• Follow legal and efficient accounting practices.
• Maintain brand visual standards and cleanliness in employee and customer areas.
• Partner with sales associates and clients to understand their style, lifestyle, and home vision.
• Provide professional design consultations, including layout planning and product recommendations.
• Create cohesive spaces that combine comfort, style, and functionality.

Benefits

• Medical/health insurance through Blue Cross/Blue Shield.
• Optum prescription coverage.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Paid vacation and paid time off.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match of up to 6%.
• Paid holidays (9–11 per year).
• Disability insurance.
• Basic life insurance and AD&D.
• Paid bonding leave.
• Health Savings Account.
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 per calendar year.
• Employee Assistance Program, including counseling sessions and financial and legal resources.
• Employee discounts.
• Paid training.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level