Interior Designer

La-Z-Boy • Appleton, WI

41d • Onsite

About The Position

Comfort starts with our 10,000+ team members across the globe, who are transforming the power of comfort every day. Our employees have the power to change lives, in our homes, work and communities. We foster an inclusive environment while honoring a legacy built on family, where everyone can be themselves. If you are ready to join an industry leading organization where our people are the most important asset, and innovation propels us into the future, you’re ready to take your seat at La-Z-Boy Incorporated. WE BELIEVE IN THE TRANSFORMATIONAL POWER OF COMFORT Job Summary: ✨ Design Beautiful Spaces. Live Modern. Earn Without Limits. ✨ Now Hiring: Interior Designer – La-Z-Boy Furniture Galleries Location: Appleton, WI Compensation: Base + Unlimited Commission + Monthly Bonus Opportunity La-Z-Boy isn’t just comfort — it’s modern, elevated, and unmistakably stylish. We’ve redefined the way people experience furniture, and now we’re looking for a talented Interior Designer who can bring that same creativity and expertise to our clients’ homes. This is your opportunity to combine your passion for design with a rewarding career — helping clients create beautiful, functional spaces while earning uncapped commissions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree; or equivalent experience.
• 2-3 years in sales or interior design, with a residential emphasis.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office 365, computer-aided design programs, financial understanding, adept interpersonal communication, analytical abilities, goal orientation, team management, and customer service.
• Ability to work the schedule and hours dictated by business needs, to include evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Valid Driver’s License
• Ability to lift and/or carry up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to operate motor vehicle.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time.
• Nearly continuous use of repetitive hand motions, hearing and listening.
• Often required to sit, walk, bend and stoop
• Subject to inside environmental conditions
• Ability to pass background and drug screen.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in design, home furnishings, or client-focused retail is a plus.
• Design Certification
• Advanced interpersonal, presentation, and communication skills, business acumen, entrepreneurial spirit & experience in building effective relationships.

Responsibilities

• Partnering with our Sales Associates and clients to understand their style, lifestyle, and vision for their home.
• Designing inspiring spaces using premium furniture, fabrics, and décor.
• Providing professional design consultations, including layout planning and product recommendations.
• Creating cohesive looks that bring comfort, style, and functionality together.
• Promote the La-Z-Boy In-Home Design program to draft potential design solutions, present customized portfolio presentations tailored to the client’s requirements and preferences to achieve or surpass store and individual design sales goals.
• Achieve annual operating benchmarks, and personal objectives.
• Schedule and conduct in-home consultations to understand client's unique needs, preferences, and vision for their space.
• Partner with Store and Sales Managers to provide coaching, training, and support to sales teams to improve design culture, product knowledge, sales techniques, strategies, and overall in-home design performance.
• Collaborate with the team to ensure execution of operational excellence.
• Create design concepts and digital presentation with finish selections, furnishings, and decor.
• Translate the client’s lifestyle, taste, and budget into actionable design recommendations.
• Ensure proper execution of all existing and new systems and administrative procedures.
• Support store management with weekly, monthly and quarterly meetings.
• Support store management with the execution of special projects and promotions.
• Adhere to legal and efficient accounting practices.
• Uphold brand visual standards in the store by ensuring cleanliness in employee and customer areas.

Benefits

• A sleek, modern showroom that feels more like a design studio than a retail store.
• Ongoing training in interior design trends, space planning, and client consultation.
• Exclusive employee discounts
• Medical, Vision, Dental and Basic Life Insurance, available 401k retirement plan with company match of up to 6%.
• Paid time off includes: 9-11 paid holidays each year, two weeks’ prorated vacation as a new hire and either personal time (non-exempt only) or state mandated sick time.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree