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Portsmouth, NH Job Type:

Full-Time Join a Team That Creates Beautiful Spaces and Exceptional Experiences We're looking for a talented, creative, and client-focused Interior Designer to join our retail design showroom in Portsmouth, NH. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about residential design, enjoys building lasting client relationships, and thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. At our showroom, we believe that outstanding design begins with an outstanding customer experience. Every client who walks through our doors deserves to feel welcomed, listened to, and inspired. We aren't simply selling furniture and décor—we're helping clients create homes they love and spaces where life happens. Our designers are trusted advisors who guide clients through every step of the design journey with professionalism, creativity, and exceptional service. If you're someone who enjoys combining creativity with sales, project management, and relationship building, we'd love to meet you. What You'll Do Welcome and assist clients on the showroom floor, creating a warm and engaging first impression. Build meaningful relationships with clients by understanding their lifestyle, vision, and design goals. Conduct in-home consultations, take accurate measurements, and develop thoughtful floor plans. Present design concepts that incorporate furniture, lighting, window treatments, accessories, and décor. Guide clients through material, finish, color, and product selections. Manage projects from initial concept through design development, ordering, delivery, and final installation. Source furnishings and décor from a wide variety of quality wholesale vendors. Prepare proposals, presentations, purchase orders, and project documentation while ensuring accuracy and timely completion. Coordinate with clients, vendors, delivery teams, and fellow designers to ensure a seamless customer experience. Assist with showroom merchandising, displays, and floor moves to maintain an inspiring retail environment. Simultaneously manage multiple projects while maintaining exceptional organization and attention to detail. Generate new business through networking, referrals, community involvement, and professional relationship building. Qualifications 3+ years of residential interior design experience preferred. Bachelor's degree in Interior Design or a related field preferred. Previous retail sales experience, preferably within home furnishings or interior design. Experience selecting furniture, lighting, textiles, finishes, window treatments, and accessories. Strong understanding of space planning, scale, proportion, and design principles. Experience managing projects from concept through procurement and installation. Proficiency with room-planning or interior design software. Working knowledge of home furnishings and décor vendors. Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail. Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills. Self-motivated with strong time management and project management abilities. Comfortable working in a commission-based sales environment. Proficient in Microsoft Office and general computer applications. Ability to work a retail schedule, including one weekend day each week. What Makes You Successful The ideal candidate is someone who: Has a refined eye for design and a passion for creating beautiful interiors. Enjoys developing long-term relationships with clients. Understands that exceptional customer service is just as important as exceptional design. Takes ownership of projects from start to finish. Thrives in both creative and administrative responsibilities. Is motivated to grow both personally and professionally while contributing to the success of the team. Schedule Full-time Five-day workweek, including one weekend day (Saturday or Sunday)

Compensation Base Salary:

annually, based on experience

Plus:

Uncapped commission with significant earning potential based on individual sales performance. Benefits Uncapped commission opportunities Paid Time Off Health Insurance Dental Insurance IRA Company Match Employee Discount Professional, supportive, and collaborative work environment Opportunity for career growth and increased earning potential If you're passionate about design, committed to delivering an exceptional client experience, and excited to help clients create spaces they'll love for years to come, we'd love to hear from you.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$40,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance Employee discount Health insurance Paid time off

Education:

Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

Interior Design:

3 years (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person