Contract Interior Design - In-Person

Havenly Brands (Havenly, Interior Define, Burrow, The Citizenry, The Inside, and St. Frank) • New York, NY

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About The Position

Havenly is building its bench of Interior Designers in New York City and surrounding areas to provide clients with modern, custom, in-person design services. Designers work with clients both virtually and in person and can use Havenly’s technology and support services for scheduling, ordering, invoicing, and vendor management, allowing them to focus on client experience and design. This freelance, independent-contractor (1099) role serves residential clients locally in NYC Proper. Compensation is commission-based and includes a project fee of $125–$200 for each completed design, plus the potential for performance-based bonuses of $100–$500 tied to sales generated.

Designers collaborate with residential NYC-area clients through virtual and in-home meetings to understand their preferences, needs, and budget. They lead the design process, develop mood boards, design concepts, floor plans, and 3D renderings, source furniture and decor through Havenly’s platform, and build client relationships that encourage repeat and referral business.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of experience working as an interior designer and with personal clients in person and/or virtually.
• Confident, knowledgeable, and clear client communication skills.
• Comfort with online technologies for creating concept boards, 3D renderings, floor plans, presentations, and communications, and ability to learn and adapt to new technologies quickly.
• Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop or Canva, including layering images and using functionality such as background removal.
• Passion, drive, and knowledge to achieve strong creative results.
• A small-business mindset and ability to drive projects forward and convert designs into sales.
• Strong product knowledge across vendors, categories, and price points to source suitable furnishings and decor.
• Reliable transportation to and from client meetings.
• A personal computer with video conferencing capabilities and an up-to-date macOS Big Sur or Windows 10 or 11 operating system.
• A current Photoshop license or Canva account.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with residential NYC-area clients through virtual and in-home meetings to understand their design preferences, needs, and budget.
• Lead the design process, including developing mood boards, design concepts, floor plans, and 3D renderings.
• Source furniture and decor on Havenly’s platform, where clients can check out with vendor partners in one cart.
• Build deep client relationships to drive repeat and referral business.
• Drive projects forward and convert designs into sales.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: No Education Listed