Professional Custom Closet Designer

1099 Designer – Custom Closets (In-Home Consultations)

Company: Shelf Genie – Custom Closets Division

Territory: Hampstead, NC to Murrells Inlet, SC

Location: In-home consultations (local territory)

Employment Type: Contract (1099)

Compensation: Commission-based / per-project (No cap on earnings)

We are expanding the custom closet division of our locally owned Shelf Genie business and are seeking an experienced designer to join our team on a 1099, project-based basis
.

Closet-specific experience is not required — we provide full training. What matters most is your industry background
, ability to consult with homeowners in their homes, and skill in creating functional, well-planned storage solutions
.

This role is ideal for someone with experience in home design, cabinetry, kitchen & bath, storage, or space planning who enjoys autonomy, client interaction, and meaningful design work.

• Conduct in-home consultations with homeowners throughout the territory from Hampstead, NC to Murrells Inlet, SC
• Measure and evaluate spaces accurately
• Collaborate with homeowners to create custom closet solutions
• Present design options and guide clients to decisions
• Work with operations and installation teams to ensure designs are install-ready
• Make adjustments as needed throughout the design process

Required

• 2+ years in home design, cabinetry, kitchen & bath, storage, or related industry preferred
• Strong client-facing and in-home consultation skills
• Excellent measuring, space-planning, and problem-solving abilities
• Comfortable discussing pricing, options, and value with homeowners
• Professional, reliable, and self-motivated

Preferred

• Experience with design software (Sketch Up, 2020, CAD, Closet Pro, or similar)
• Consultative sales or client advisory background
• Experience creating functional storage or cabinetry solutions

• Commission-based pay per project
• Paid after installation and client payment
• No cap on earnings
• Established lead flow and operational support provided
• Flexible, project-based schedule
• Opportunity for ongoing work as the closet division grows

In-home consultations across the territory from Hampstead, NC to Murrells Inlet, SC

• Submit a brief introduction and examples of prior design, cabinetry, or storage project work (portfolio, photos, or project descriptions). We value experience and design process over formal resumes.