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Design Consultant

Havertys Furniture, Greensboro, NC, United States


Req ID: 17770
Date: Apr 10, 2026
Location: Greensboro, NC, USA
Company: Haverty Furniture Companies, Inc

Job Overview
Continue your Interior Design career with a fun and rewarding company by joining our team at Haverty’s Furniture! We are seeking Interior Design Consultants or Design Graduates to help create dynamic home décor designs and furnish happiness for our customers.

Compensation & Schedule
Compensation: $55,000 to $100,000+ per year. Average annual salary for 2025: $84,000 nationally.
Schedule: 5 days a week; retail hours 10 am–7 pm Monday–Saturday and 12 pm–6 pm Sunday.

Responsibilities

Work with customers and sales consultants to create beautiful rooms and recommend furniture and accessories.

Provide in‑home, in‑store, and virtual consultations.

Create floor plans and photo‑realistic 3‑D renderings of Haverty’s products.

Assist sales consultants in closing transactions with design knowledge.

Coordinate with customers during home visits and final presentations.

Provide feedback to sales consultants and branch managers after visits.

Create special‑order SKUs and increase sales reserves.

Offer constructive feedback to customers to build sales.

Know special sales, financing, delivery procedures, and warranties.

Use My Sales Center to access and follow‑up with customers.

Maintain knowledge of furniture styles and products.

Maintain consistent sales levels and key metrics.

Participate in sales training on the sales floor.

Earning Opportunity
Paid training program, uncapped commission structure with a guaranteed income feature, and eligibility for daily pay.

Benefits

Paid comprehensive training.

Daily Pay Program.

401(k) with 4% company match.

Medical, dental, and vision coverage.

Paid time‑off: vacation, sick time, personal days, company holidays.

Associate discount on merchandise.

Referral bonus program.

Educational financial assistance.

Health and wellness program.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in interior design or related field; or 2–4 years of related experience; or equivalent combination; ASID certification preferred.

Valid driver’s license with clean record and reliable transportation with minimum state insurance.

Experience with Microsoft Office; knowledge of a room planner software is beneficial; proficiency in image software preferred.

Work Environment

Showrooms with a 140‑year heritage; fast‑paced, customer‑focused environment; professional dress code.

5‑day workweek, retail hours as above; flexibility for home visits.

Physical Demands

Frequent standing, walking, sitting; use of hands; lifting more than 20 lbs occasionally.

Color recognition required.

Reasonable accommodation may be considered for disabilities.

Disclaimer
This job description does not list all duties. Employees must follow other instructions and perform additional duties as required.

EEO Statement
Havertys is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Havertys does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law.

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