Design Consultant
About the Role
Continue your Interior Design career with a fun and rewarding company by joining our team at Haverty’s Furniture! A trusted name and iconic brand in the furniture business, we guarantee excellent quality, prices, and customer service that have been our foundation for over 140 years. We are seeking Interior Design Consultants or recent design graduates to help create dynamic home décor designs and furnish happiness for our customers at a new Haverty’s showroom in McKinney, Texas.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with customers and sales consultants to design beautiful rooms and spaces, recommending furniture and accessories for a completed, designed look.
- Provide in‑home, in‑store, and virtual consultations to understand customers’ needs, style, budget, and space.
- Create floor plans and photo‑realistic 3D renderings of Haverty’s furniture and accessories placed in the customer’s home.
- Assist Sales Consultants in closing transactions by applying design expertise.
- Schedule or attend qualified home visits, coordinate with customers during visits, and present final selections, pricing, and delivery schedules.
- Provide feedback to Sales Consultants and the Branch Manager after each house visit and upon completion of floor plans and presentation boards.
- Help create special‑order SKUs and increase sales reserves.
- Offer constructive feedback to customers to build sales and increase average ticket size.
- Maintain knowledge of special sales, financing plans, delivery procedures, warranties, and other relevant policies.
- Use My Sales Center to access and follow up with customers.
- Maintain a broad knowledge of furniture styles and products.
- Achieve consistent sales levels and meet key performance metrics set by management.
- Participate in sales training on the sales floor to understand the Haverty’s customer engagement process.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in interior design or a related field, or 2–4 years related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- ASID certification preferred.
- Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record and reliable personal transportation; minimum state‑required car insurance must be verified.
- Experience with Microsoft Office; prior use of a room‑planner software is beneficial.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office components, internet software, and full‑shot image software preferred.
Benefits
- Paid comprehensive training.
- Daily Pay Program allowing flexibility to draw pay between pay cycles.
- 401(k) program with a company match of 4%.
- Generous benefits package with premier medical, dental, and vision partners.
- Paid time off including vacation, sick time, personal days, and company holidays.
- Opportunities for advancement within the company.
- Community involvement opportunities.
- Substantial associate discount on merchandise.
- Bonus program for team‑member referrals.
- Educational financial assistance.
- Complimentary health and wellness program.
Compensation
Earn between $55,000 and $100,000+ per year. In 2025, Haverty’s Interior Design Consultants earned an average of $84,000 nationally.
Schedule
Required to work five days a week. Store hours are 10 am – 7 pm Monday – Saturday and 12 pm – 6 pm Sunday, including nights and weekends. Flexibility is needed for scheduled home visits to meet customers’ schedules.
Work Environment
Beautifully appointed showrooms with a 140‑year heritage, fast‑paced, customer‑focused environment, and a business‑professional dress code.
Physical Demands
Frequent standing, walking, sitting, reaching, climbing, and stooping; occasional lifting or moving of more than 20 lb; color recognition required. Reasonable accommodations may be considered for individuals with disabilities.