Contract Interior Design - In-Person

About the role

We are currently building our bench of Interior Designers in New York City and the surrounding areas to provide clients with modern, custom, in-person design services. We are seeking experienced Interior Designers who are looking to grow their businesses and work with clients both virtually and in-person.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with residential Chicago-area clients through virtual and in-home meetings to understand their design preferences, needs, and budget.
• Lead the design process with clients, including development of a mood board, design concept, floor plan, and 3D rendering.
• Source furniture & decor on Havenly's platform, where clients can checkout for all our vendor partners in one cart.
• Grow deep client relationships to drive repeat and referral business.

Requirements

• A degree in Interior Design from an accredited program or university is preferred.
• 3+ years of working as an interior designer and with your own clients in-person and/or virtually.
• An industry-professional presence - You engage your clients through confident, knowledgeable, and clear communication style.
• Tech-savviness - Designers must be comfortable using online technologies to create concept boards, 3D renderings, floorplans, presentations and communications. In addition, must be comfortable learning and adapting to new technologies quickly.
• Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop or Canva is required; Designers should be comfortable layering images and using functionality such as the background remover.
• A high degree of passion, drive and knowledge to achieve the best possible creative results.
• A small business mindset; you understand how to drive projects forward, and convert beautiful designs into sales.
• A high level of product knowledge across many vendors, categories, and price points, to quickly be able to source furnishing and decor that are the best match for your client.

Qualifications

• Access to reliable transportation to and from client meetings.
• A computer with video conferencing capabilities.
• A current Photoshop license or Canva account.

Skills

• Confident, knowledgeable, and clear communication skills.
• Tech-savviness and ability to learn and adapt to new technologies quickly.
• Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop or Canva.
• High level of product knowledge across many vendors, categories, and price points.

Benefits

Compensation includes a combination of pay per project + commission + bonus.

Pay

This is a freelance contract role for Interior Designers who are headquartered in the Chicago area. Compensation details will be provided upon successful interview and offer.

Schedule

Freelance contract role, working locally with clients in Chicago, IL.