Interior Designer

La-Z-Boy•Issaquah, WA

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

La-Z-Boy Incorporated is seeking an innovative leader to be responsible for their In-Home Design program and personalized client solutions. This role is expected to reflect the company’s ethos around people, processes, products, and brand. The Interior Designer will translate client needs into actionable design concepts, conduct insightful in-home consultations, and fortify sales teams with design expertise. This position is instrumental in elevating the design culture and is held to the utmost standards of professionalism and integrity. La-Z-Boy fosters an inclusive environment, honoring a legacy built on family, where everyone can be themselves, believing in the transformational power of comfort.

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

Nice To Haves

Design Certification
Advanced interpersonal, presentation, and communication skills, business acumen, entrepreneurial spirit & experience in building effective relationships.

Responsibilities

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.