Interior Designer

La-Z-Boy • Severn, MD

3d • Onsite

About The Position

La-Z-Boy is hiring an Interior Designer in Severn, Maryland, to lead its In-Home Design program and develop personalized design solutions for clients. The role combines client consultations, space planning, furniture and décor recommendations, sales, and support for the design capabilities of the store’s sales team. The designer translates clients’ lifestyles, preferences, and budgets into cohesive, functional design concepts while representing the company’s brand and standards.

The Interior Designer partners with sales associates and clients, conducts in-home consultations, prepares customized design presentations, and works toward individual and store sales goals. The position also supports sales-team coaching and training, operational procedures, store initiatives, promotions, and visual standards. It reports to the Store Manager of the assigned location and has indirect influence over the sales team, but no direct supervisory responsibilities.

The position is scheduled for 40 hours per week, with availability for evenings, weekends, and holidays as business needs require. 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 and an opportunity for monthly bonuses of up to $2,000. The posting gives an average post-training earning potential of $60,000–$90,000 or more, inclusive of base pay, commission, and bonus.

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 and analytical abilities.
• Strong interpersonal communication and customer-service skills.
• Goal orientation and team-management capabilities.
• 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 frequently use repetitive hand motions; hearing and listening are nearly continuous.
• Often required to sit, walk, bend, and stoop.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Promote the La-Z-Boy In-Home Design program and develop potential design solutions for clients.
• Prepare customized portfolio presentations tailored to clients’ requirements and preferences to help meet or exceed store and individual design sales goals.
• Achieve annual operating benchmarks and personal objectives.
• Schedule and conduct in-home consultations to understand clients’ needs, preferences, and vision for their spaces.
• Create design concepts and digital presentations, including 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 existing and new systems and administrative procedures.
• Support store management with weekly, monthly, and quarterly meetings and with special projects and promotions.
• Follow legal and efficient accounting practices.
• Maintain brand visual standards and cleanliness in employee and customer areas of the store.
• Work with sales associates and clients to design inspiring spaces using furniture, fabrics, and décor.
• Provide professional design consultations, layout planning, and product recommendations.

Benefits

• Medical/health insurance, including Blue Cross/Blue Shield coverage.
• Prescription coverage through Optum.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Paid vacation and paid time off.
• Paid holidays (9–11 per year).
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match of up to 6%.
• Disability insurance.
• Basic life insurance and AD&D insurance.
• Paid bonding leave.
• Health Savings Account.
• Tuition reimbursement of 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