Senior Design Specialist | Garden City

Apply Share Job Description Posted Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 12:00 AM Senior Design Specialist | Garden City, New York Client Experience & Studio Leadership (Non‑Management) Ethan Allen Retail, Inc. Lead the client experience behind one of Ethan Allen's top‑performing Design Centers. The Garden City Design Center is a flagship Ethan Allen location, supported by a highly tenured team of professional Interior Design Consultants and over 50 years of service to the community. We are seeking a Senior Design Operations Coordinator to play a pivotal leadership‑through‑influence role—supporting designers, elevating the client journey, and ensuring operational excellence in a luxury design environment. This is not a management position, but it does require leadership experience, confidence, and the ability to guide, influence, and support others in a fast‑paced, high‑performance showroom.

WHY YOU'LL LOVE THIS ROLE

Leadership impact without direct people management High visibility and partnership with an elite design team Strong earning potential with base pay plus monthly bonus A respected, long‑term career role within a premier luxury brand Creative, client‑facing work balanced with operational ownership

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Client Experience & Sales Support Serve as a polished, confident first point of contact for design clients Educate clients on Ethan Allen's complimentary design services and introduce them to Design Consultants through warm handoffs and scheduled appointments Support designers with proposals, presentations, quotes, and order placement Maintain proactive client communication regarding appointments, order status, and follow‑through Design Team Leadership & Support Act as a senior support partner to a team of 8 Interior Design Consultants Lead or assist with daily business huddles and weekly training meetings Serve as a resource for best practices, workflow consistency, and client escalation resolution Stay current on design trends, materials, and color to support relevant design solutions Operations & Order Management Generate proposals and purchase orders using the point‑of‑sale system Review and monitor open order reports, workroom logs, and backorder updates Coordinate service matters between the Design Center and Retail Service Center Process returns, cancellations, and transaction adjustments as needed Showroom & Visual Standards Support visual merchandising standards throughout the showroom and design studios Assist with inventory receiving, tagging, replenishment, and quarterly cycle counts Ensure design studios and client areas reflect a luxury‑level presentation Administrative & Financial Support Process cash transactions, deposits, end‑of‑day reporting, and blind cash balancing Maintain CRM records, project logs, and reference materials Assist with clerical and documentation support as needed

THIS ROLE IS A GREAT FIT IF YOU

Enjoy leading through collaboration rather than direct authority Are highly organized and thrive in multi‑project environments Take pride in delivering elevated customer experiences Bring confidence, polish, and professionalism to client interactions Want strong earning potential without carrying a personal sales quota

QUALIFICATIONS

5+ years of experience in luxury retail, design support, client services, hospitality, or sales‑driven environments Proven leadership experience (formal or informal) Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills Professional, stylish appearance and positive, solutions‑oriented mindset Ability to work a retail schedule including weekends and select holidays

Shift Times:

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Mon-Sat:

9:00am•6:00pm •

Sun:

11:30am•5:00pm Valid driver's license or approved alternative transportation

COMPENSATION HIGHLIGHTS

Base hourly pay: $22.74•$28.84 (paid bi‑weekly) Monthly bonus opportunity tied to showroom performance Typical annual earnings: $65,000•$95,000 Unlimited earning potential in a high‑performing Design Center

BENEFITS

Ethan Allen offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial well‑being, and work‑life balance, including: 401(k) with employer contributions Multiple medical plans with prescription coverage Health Savings Account with employer contributions Dental and vision plans Life and disability insurance Paid Time Off Employee Purchase Program Commuter benefits Employee Assistance Program Optional voluntary insurance offerings APPLY Apply online or email your resume and cover letter directly to: Gina Earley•Hiring Manager Gina.

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