Interior Designer

La-Z-Boy•Kansas City, MO

11d

About The Position

An innovative leader responsible for La-Z-Boy’s In-Home Design program and personalized client solutions, reflecting the company’s approach to people, processes, products, and brand. The Interior Designer translates client needs into actionable design concepts, conducts in-home consultations, and supports sales teams with design expertise. The role helps elevate the design culture and is expected to uphold high standards of professionalism and integrity. It has significant influence over store financial health, team morale and development, operational efficiency, customer experience, and the store’s reputation in the community. The position reports to the Store Manager of the assigned location and has indirect influence over the sales team. Training pay is $20 per hour for 2–6 weeks, with no commission. After training, the stated average annual earning potential is $60,000–$90,000+, including base pay, commission, and bonus. Post-training base pay is $26,000 per year, with uncapped commission on written sales (3.5% on La-Z-Boy Design Sales and 2% on other sales) and a monthly bonus opportunity of up to $2,000 based on individual sales goals. Pay is influenced by factors including location, performance, qualifications, experience, and skills. The company will make a minimum-wage adjustment if base pay and commissions do not meet applicable location minimum-wage requirements. The position is scheduled for 40 hours per week. The schedule may include evenings, weekends, and holidays according to business needs. U.S. benefits include medical, vision, dental, and basic life insurance; a 401(k) retirement plan with company match of up to 6%; 9–11 paid holidays each year; two weeks of prorated vacation for new hires; and either personal time for non-exempt employees or state-mandated sick time. Candidates whose role requires travel or driving must meet the company’s Driver Management Program qualifications.

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, and stand for long periods.
Ability to perform repetitive hand motions nearly continuously and to hear and listen; 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 entrepreneurial spirit.
Experience building effective relationships.

Responsibilities

Promote the La-Z-Boy In-Home Design program and develop potential design solutions and customized portfolio presentations tailored to client requirements and preferences, with the goal of meeting or exceeding 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 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.
Create design concepts and digital presentations featuring finish selections, furnishings, and decor.
Translate clients’ lifestyles, tastes, and budgets into actionable design recommendations.
Ensure proper execution of existing and new systems and administrative procedures.
Support store management with weekly, monthly, and quarterly meetings.
Support store management in executing special projects and promotions.
Adhere to legal and efficient accounting practices.
Uphold store brand visual standards and ensure employee and customer areas are clean.
Perform other duties as assigned; duties and responsibilities may change.