Design Specialist (Interior Design)

Location: Chicago, Illinois, United States; in-store work with in-home consultations and off-site trade meetings as needed

Salary: $22.00–$23.00 per hour, plus uncapped commission, performance-based bonuses, and possible geographic premium, incentive, and equity awards.

Company

hirify.global's Design Within Reach brand creates and sources durable, modern furnishings from designers and brands including Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller, and Knoll.

What you will do

• Deliver personalized design consultations and recommend furnishings, layouts, and styling solutions.
• Build relationships with clients, trade professionals, and the local design community.
• Achieve revenue, conversion, retention, and other sales performance goals.
• Manage the full client lifecycle using CRM tools and outreach strategies.
• Maintain visual merchandising standards and the store's overall aesthetic.
• Conduct in-home consultations and attend off-site meetings with trade clients as needed.

Requirements

• Design-savvy sales professional with a passion for modern interiors.
• Experience in retail sales, design consulting, or customer success preferred.
• Background in interior design, architecture, or a related field preferred.
• Strong client needs assessment, problem-solving, and relationship-building skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and design tools such as SketchUp or AutoCAD.
• Ability to lift over 40 lbs and work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time position with a competitive hourly base, uncapped commission, and performance-based bonus plan.
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, HSA, life, disability, and other insurance plans.
• Paid vacation, holidays, parental leave, and other paid time off.
• 401(k) with a 4% company match and a commuter benefit of up to $150 per month.
• Employee discounts and ongoing professional development opportunities.
• Weekend and holiday availability is required; the store is open daily.

Hiring process

• Applications generally remain open for at least five days and may close within 45 days.
• Employment eligibility is verified through E-Verify.