Design Consultant
Company: Liz @ Home
Location: Burlington, Ontario
About Us: At Liz @ Home, we offer thoughtfully curated home furnishings and décor that reflect real life and real style. With a welcoming showroom and a focus on personal service, we help clients create beautiful, functional spaces that feel uniquely theirs. From full-home styling to single-room makeovers, we believe in making great design approachable, comfortable, and tailored to each individual.
Position Overview: We are seeking a talented and passionate Interior Design Professional (Interior Designer, Design Consultant, or Interior Decorator) with 3–5 years of experience to join our growing team. In this client-facing role, you’ll guide clients through the design process—from discovery to delivery—offering expert advice, personalized solutions, and a polished shopping experience that makes them feel at home.
Key Responsibilities:
- Client Consultation: Provide personalized in-store, in-home, and virtual consultations to understand clients’ needs, preferences, and design goals.
- Design Development: Create thoughtful design concepts, mood boards, and floor plans that align with each client’s style and lifestyle, using Liz @ Home’s curated product lines.
- Product Recommendations: Offer expert guidance on furniture, lighting, textiles, and accessories to achieve a cohesive look within the client’s space and budget.
- Project Management: Oversee project timelines, coordinate product orders, and ensure smooth delivery and installation experiences.
- Relationship Building: Build lasting client relationships through excellent service, thoughtful follow-ups, and tailored recommendations to encourage repeat business.
- Retail Sales: Actively engage with clients on the showroom floor to identify needs and introduce design solutions that convert foot traffic into sales.
- Trend Awareness: Stay current on design trends, industry innovations, and product knowledge to ensure fresh, relevant recommendations.
- Team Collaboration: Partner with the Liz @ Home team to ensure alignment across projects and elevate the client experience.
Qualifications:
- Experience: 3–5 years of professional experience in interior design, interior decorating, or design consulting—ideally within a home furnishings retail setting.
- Design Expertise: Strong understanding of design principles, space planning, colour theory, and the ability to translate ideas into visually compelling, functional interiors.
- Product Knowledge: Familiarity with quality furniture and décor brands, materials, and finishes.
- Communication Skills: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to listen, connect, and present ideas with confidence.
- Sales Acumen: Proven ability to drive retail sales through design services and in-store consultation.
- Software Proficiency: Comfortable with design software and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Education: A degree or diploma in Interior Design or a related field is preferred. Relevant experience will also be considered.
Why Join Liz @ Home?
- Be part of a dynamic, design-driven team in a growing local business.
- Work in a collaborative and friendly showroom environment.
- Competitive compensation, including base salary and performance incentives.
- Generous employee discount on furnishings and décor.
- Continued learning and professional development opportunities.
Salary Range: $45,000 – $100,000+ (based on credentials, experience, and sales performance)
How to Apply: Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their resume, and a cover letter to us at info@elizabethinteriors.com outlining their relevant experience and why they are a perfect fit for this role.
Application Deadline Date:May 31st 2025
The Elizabeth Brand is an equal-opportunity employer, committed to fostering a diverse
and inclusive workplace. We look forward to reviewing your application and learning
more about how you can contribute to our growing team.