Contract Interior Design - In-Person

Havenly•Chicago, IL

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

Havenly is seeking experienced Interior Designers to join their team in Chicago and the surrounding areas. This role offers the opportunity to provide modern, custom, in-person design services to clients. As a Designer on the Havenly platform, you will have access to technology and support services (scheduling, ordering, invoicing, vendor management) to focus on client needs and create beautiful designs. This is a freelance Interior Designer position, working locally with clients in Chicago, with the flexibility to work with clients both virtually and in-person.

Requirements

3+ years of working as an interior designer and with your own clients in-person and/or virtually.
An industry-professional presence - You engage your clients through confident, knowledgeable, and clear communication style.
Tech-savviness - Designers must be comfortable using online technologies to create concept boards, 3D renderings, floorplans, presentations and communications. In addition, must be comfortable learning and adapting to new technologies quickly.
Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop or Canva is required; Designers should be comfortable layering images and using functionality such as the background remover.
A high degree of passion, drive and knowledge to achieve the best possible creative results.
A small business mindset; you understand how to drive projects forward, and convert beautiful designs into sales.
A high level of product knowledge across many vendors, categories, and price points, to quickly be able to source furnishing and decor that are the best match for your client.
Access to reliable transportation to and from client meetings, a computer with video conferencing capabilities, and current Photoshop license or Canva account.
Must have a personal computer with up-to-date macOS Big Sur or Windows versions 10 or 11 to work on the Havenly platform.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Nice To Haves

A degree in Interior Design from an accredited program or university is preferred.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with residential Chicago-area clients through virtual and in-home meetings to understand their design preferences, needs, and budget.
Lead the design process with clients, including development of a mood board, design concept, floor plan, and 3D rendering.
Source furniture & decor on Havenly's platform, where clients can checkout for all our vendor partners in one cart.
Grow deep client relationships to drive repeat and referral business.