Interior Furnishings Division Lead

Innovative Home Renovations•Seattle, WA

23h•$95,000 - $115,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Interior Furnishings division helps homeowners complete and personalize their homes after remodeling through furniture selection and layout planning, styling and decorative finishing touches, lighting, rugs, art, and accessory sourcing, color palette and finish integration, furnishings procurement and installation coordination, and designer styling sessions and furnishings consultations. The program is designed to create a seamless transition between remodeling and fully lived-in spaces — delivering a cohesive, high-touch client experience from concept through installation. IHR already has an established foundation for the Interior Furnishings division, including relationships with more than 80 suppliers, vendors, and trade partners, along with warehouse space to support receiving, storage, and installation coordination. The goal of this role is to help organize, refine, grow, and elevate the division into a long-term extension of the IHR remodeling experience. We’re seeking a highly creative, organized, entrepreneurial Interior Furnishings Division Lead to build, lead, and grow IHR’s Interior Furnishings division. This role is ideal for someone who loves both design and operations — someone who can develop beautiful, client-centered furnishings concepts while also building the systems, processes, vendor relationships, and client experience behind a growing furnishings service. You will operate as the primary day-to-day lead for the Interior Furnishings division — managing client relationships, developing furnishings concepts, sourcing products, coordinating procurement and installations, building operational systems, and helping shape the long-term growth of the program. This is not a traditional Interior Designer role focused only on selections. This role blends interior furnishings design, operations, procurement coordination, customer experience, and division development. While this role oversees furnishings installations and coordinates closely with movers, installers, and trade partners, this is not a physically demanding installation role. Instead, the focus is on organization, coordination, design execution, and delivering a highly elevated client experience. You’ll work closely with company leadership, remodeling project teams, homeowners, vendors, and the marketing team while having significant ownership and autonomy in how the division operates and evolves. This role is designed for someone excited by the opportunity to help build and shape a growing division with long-term leadership potential. As the division grows, the long-term vision is to expand the team by adding additional furnishings designers and support staff, allowing this role to evolve into a more leadership-focused operational and creative management position.

Requirements

Strong residential interior design and furnishings experience
Proven ability to lead projects from concept through installation
Excellent organizational, project management, and communication skills
Strong design eye with the ability to balance aesthetics, functionality, and budget
Comfortable operating independently with a high level of ownership and accountability
Experience sourcing furniture, materials, lighting, décor, and styling elements
Ability to manage multiple active projects simultaneously
Strong client-facing skills and ability to build trust with homeowners
Proficiency in design software such as Chief Architect, SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite, or similar
Comfortable using technology for scheduling, communication, procurement tracking, and documentation
Reliable transportation

Nice To Haves

Experience building or managing a furnishings or design-based service/program
Experience in residential remodeling or design-build environments
Experience with procurement systems, vendor management, or purchasing coordination
Familiarity with high-end residential furnishings and trade vendors
Experience with styling, installation coordination, or interior decorating
Knowledge of Northeast Seattle neighborhoods and homeowners

Responsibilities

Lead the day-to-day execution and continued development of the Interior Furnishings division
Build and improve systems, workflows, procurement processes, vendor relationships, and operational procedures
Coordinate client communication, proposals, purchasing, invoicing, tracking, and follow-up
Help shape long-term growth strategies for the division
Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, client experience, and profitability
Develop and refine the overall furnishings experience, process, and service offerings
Build strong long-term relationships with homeowners through an elevated furnishings experience
Identify opportunities to expand furnishings scope, styling services, and whole-home furnishing packages
Collaborate with the marketing team to support brand growth, project storytelling, and lead generation initiatives
Participate in community outreach, educational events, and local networking opportunities that strengthen IHR’s presence throughout NE Seattle
Help grow awareness of the Interior Furnishings division as a long-term extension of the IHR remodeling experience
Contribute to refining the client onboarding process, service offerings, pricing structures, and customer experience over time
Lead client Discovery Meetings to understand style preferences, lifestyle needs, functionality goals, and budget
Develop furnishings concepts, layouts, styling plans, and mood boards
Source furniture, lighting, rugs, art, textiles, décor, and accessories aligned with the project vision and budget
Create presentations, selections packages, and design recommendations for clients
Coordinate furnishings procurement, delivery scheduling, and installation logistics
Collaborate with remodeling project teams to ensure alignment between furnishings and built environments
Conduct site visits and final styling/install walkthroughs to ensure quality and design intent are achieved
Build strong, long-term relationships with homeowners
Deliver a highly organized, elevated, and personalized client experience
Communicate clearly, professionally, and proactively with clients, vendors, and internal teams
Educate homeowners on furnishings investments, functionality, and long-term care considerations
Help clients feel confident, informed, and excited throughout the furnishings process
Lead thoughtful client discovery conversations to understand each homeowner’s lifestyle, preferences, goals, and personal design style — ensuring the client remains at the center of every furnishings decision and overall project experience.
Build meaningful relationships with homeowners by asking thoughtful questions, understanding how they live and use their spaces, and developing furnishings solutions that reflect their lifestyle, personality, and long-term goals.
Develop and maintain relationships with vendors, showrooms, suppliers, and trade partners
Manage ordering, tracking, procurement coordination, and issue resolution
Coordinate deliveries, installations, and punch-list follow-up
Monitor budgets, lead times, and logistics to ensure projects remain on track
Contribute to the growth and visibility of the Interior Furnishings division
Participate in project photography, styling, and portfolio development
Assist with social media and marketing initiatives related to furnishings projects
Help refine service offerings, pricing structures, and client experience standards