DARVIN FURNITURE is hiring: Interior Designer in Orland Park

INTERIOR DESIGN CONSULTANT

Darvin Furniture & Mattress is growing, and we’d love to welcome you to our family of employee owners! As one of the nation’s Top-100 furniture retailers, we’ve been in business for over 100 years and offer the highest level of job security. Our employees are committed to offering premier customer service, and we reward them with a highly energized working environment and a great pay/benefits package. As an employee-owned and operated business (ESOP), we understand our success starts and ends with hiring hard-working, dedicated employees. Join our family of employee owners today!

Are you a creative thinker with a passion for interior design? Do you have a knack for transforming spaces into stylish, functional havens? Darvin Furniture is seeking a talented Interior Designer to join our team and help our customers bring their dream homes to life!

As a Darvin Interior Design Consultant, you will be providing clients with home furnishing and decorating advice. You will conduct in-home design calls with clients, and provide design solutions that represent our clients’ lifestyles while creating fashionable, comfortable and functional environments. Our success stems from serving our customers with honesty, courtesy and professionalism. You will also:

§ Conduct in-depth consultations with customers to assess their design requirements and preferences.

§ Develop comprehensive design plans, including furniture selections, space planning, color schemes, and accessories.

§ Present design concepts and product recommendations to customers in a clear and compelling manner.

§ Collaborate with sales associates and other team members to ensure seamless execution of design projects.

§ Stay updated on industry trends, new product offerings, and interior design best practices and participate in design seminars both in and outside of the store.

§ Develop and maintain client reports and records.

§ Meet or exceed monthly design incentives.

§ Promote your design abilities to both inside and outside clientele.

§ Assist in design related functions in the store.

§ Assist in store tagging.

REQUIREMENTS:

§ Ability to work weekends and some evenings.

§ Valid Illinois driver’s license and clean driving record.

§ Basic computer skills.

§ Attention to detail.

§ Maintain a working relationship with sales consultants that promote a team-selling atmosphere.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Previous retail experience of high-quality home furnishings is required, along with a commitment to career development and a strong desire to succeed. You will also possess:

§ Associate’s degree in interior design and two years retail residential design experience.

§ Skills to create home environments, including measuring space, color coordination, drafting a floor plan, and placement of furniture and accessories.

§ Proven experience in residential interior design, preferably within a furniture retail environment.

§ Strong understanding of furniture styles, materials, and construction techniques.

§ Excellent communication skills with the ability to build rapport and establish trust with customers.

Don’t miss this opportunity! Darvin Furniture is one of the top 100 furniture retailers in the country. Our state of the art store reflects a lifestyle approach to sales for the home. The store is employee owned with over 100 years of successful retail home furnishing experience. We offer an outstanding benefits package that includes:

· Medical, vision and dental insurance

· Life and Disability insurance at no cost!

· EAP for the entire family at no cost!

· Wellness program, at no cost!

· And Flexible Spending Accounts to save you even more!

· 401(k) retirement plan with generous Company match

· Paid personal/sick days

· Paid vacation

· Liberal merchandise discounts

· The opportunity to be an Employee Owner!

Apply now, or apply in person: Darvin Furniture, 15400 S. LaGrange Rd, Orland Park, IL 60462

Visit us online at www.darvin.com