Interior Designer

La-Z-Boy•Edina, MN

14h•Onsite

About The Position

La-Z-Boy is hiring an Interior Designer for its Furniture Galleries location in Edina, Minnesota. The role leads the La-Z-Boy In-Home Design program, delivering personalized design solutions that reflect the company’s people, processes, products, and brand. The Interior Designer translates clients’ needs, style, lifestyle, vision, and budget into actionable design concepts, conducts in-home consultations, creates customized presentations, and supports sales teams with design expertise. The role contributes to store sales goals, design culture, customer experience, team development, and operational effectiveness. The position combines client-facing design and sales work with collaboration, coaching, and store operations. Designers partner with clients and Sales Associates to develop functional, cohesive spaces using furniture, fabrics, finishes, and décor; provide layout planning and product recommendations; and promote the in-home design program. They also coach and support sales teams, help maintain operational and visual standards, and assist store management with meetings, projects, and promotions. Training pay is $20 per hour for 2–6 weeks, with no commission during training. After training, base pay is $26,000 per year, plus uncapped commission on written sales and a monthly bonus opportunity of up to $2,000. The stated average annual earning potential after training is $60,000–$90,000 or more, including base pay, commission, and bonus. The schedule is 40 hours per week and may include evenings, weekends, and holidays according to business needs. The position reports to the Store Manager of the assigned location and has indirect influence over the sales team, with no formal supervisory responsibilities.

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 ability, 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; operate a motor vehicle; stand for long periods; and perform repetitive hand motions, hearing, and listening. The role also often requires sitting, walking, bending, and stooping.
Ability to pass a background 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.

Responsibilities

Promote the La-Z-Boy In-Home Design program and develop potential design solutions tailored to clients’ requirements and preferences.
Present customized design portfolio presentations 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 for their spaces.
Partner with Sales Associates and clients to understand their styles, lifestyles, and home-design goals.
Design spaces using furniture, fabrics, finishes, and décor; provide layout planning and product recommendations.
Create design concepts and digital presentations with finish selections, furnishings, and décor.
Translate clients’ lifestyles, tastes, and budgets into actionable design recommendations.
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 existing and new systems and administrative procedures.
Support store management with weekly, monthly, and quarterly meetings, as well as special projects and promotions.
Adhere to legal and efficient accounting practices.
Maintain brand visual standards and cleanliness in employee and customer areas.

Benefits

Health insurance, including medical coverage through Blue Cross/Blue Shield.
Optum prescription coverage.
In-network dental and vision insurance.
Paid vacation and paid time off, including two weeks’ prorated vacation for new hires.
401(k) retirement plan with company match of up to 6%.
Disability insurance.
Life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment coverage.
Paid bonding leave.
Health Savings Account with tax-advantaged contributions, growth, and withdrawals.
Tuition reimbursement of up to $5,250 per calendar year.
Employee Assistance Program, including free counseling sessions and financial and legal resources.
Nine to eleven paid holidays each year.
Personal time for non-exempt employees or state-mandated sick time.
Employee discounts.
Ongoing training.