Interior Designer

La-Z-Boy•Orchard Park, NY

18d•$70,000 - $100,000

About The Position

The Interior Designer is responsible for La-Z-Boy’s In-Home Design program and personalized client solutions. The role translates client needs, lifestyle, taste, and budget into design concepts and actionable recommendations; conducts in-home consultations; creates digital presentations and customized portfolios; and supports sales teams with design expertise. The position contributes to the store’s financial performance, team development, operational efficiency, customer experience, and community reputation, while upholding the company’s standards of professionalism, integrity, and brand presentation. The role partners with clients and Sales Associates to plan layouts and recommend furniture, fabrics, finishes, and décor that combine comfort, style, and functionality. It also coaches and supports sales teams to strengthen design culture, product knowledge, sales techniques, and in-home design performance. Additional duties include supporting store operations, meetings, projects, promotions, administrative procedures, accounting practices, and visual standards. The position reports to the Store Manager of the assigned location and has indirect influence over the sales team. The schedule is 40 hours per week and may include evenings, weekends, and holidays. Training pay is $20 per hour for 2–6 weeks with no commission. After training, base pay is $26,000 per year, with uncapped commissions and monthly bonus opportunities. The stated average annual earning potential after training is $70,000–$100,000+.

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.
Valid driver’s license.
Ability to lift and/or carry up to 50 pounds.
Ability to operate a motor vehicle.
Ability to stand for long periods.
Nearly continuous use of repetitive hand motions, hearing, and listening.
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 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, develop potential design solutions, and present customized portfolios tailored to client requirements and preferences to achieve 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.
Partner with Sales Associates and clients to understand their style, lifestyle, and home design vision.
Design spaces using furniture, fabrics, décor, and other selections; 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.
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 ensure operational excellence.
Ensure execution of existing and new systems and administrative procedures.
Support store management with weekly, monthly, and quarterly meetings and with special projects and promotions.
Adhere to legal and efficient accounting practices.
Uphold brand visual standards and ensure employee and customer areas are clean.
Work the schedule and hours required by business needs, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Benefits

Health insurance, including medical coverage through Blue Cross/Blue Shield.
Optum in-network prescription coverage.
Dental insurance.
Vision insurance.
Paid vacation and paid time off.
Paid holidays.
401(k) retirement plan with company match of up to 6%.
Disability insurance.
Life insurance and AD&D.
Paid bonding leave.
Paid training.
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.