Interior Design Specialist, Branded Stores

Salary

$22.00 per hour.

The hourly rate is a fixed entry rate for this position and applies to all new hires. While our system may display a pay range, this role’s starting rate is non-negotiable. Future pay increases are determined by performance, growth, and time in role, in accordance with our compensation policy.

At Wayfair, we believe everyone deserves a home they love, and as a Design Specialist, you’ll help make that happen. You’ll be more than a salesperson; you’ll be a trusted design partner, guiding customers through everything from furniture selections to full-room transformations. Using your interior design expertise, trend awareness, and flair for customer service, you’ll help bring their vision to life—whether in-store, virtually, or in their home.

This role blends creativity and strategy, giving you the tools to inspire and the autonomy to deliver results. From room layouts to fabric swatches, your design solutions will reflect each customer’s unique style, budget, and needs. We’re not just a store—we’re a community of creators, doers, and dreamers. At Wayfair, you’ll join a team that cheers each other on, celebrates wins big and small, and knows that building beautiful homes should also be fun.

Ready to help customers fall in love with their homes—and your career? Let’s make it happen.

• Be the Customer’s Trusted Advisor:
  Greet, listen, and learn. You’ll lead design consultations that feel more like conversations, getting to know your customer’s style, needs, and how they really live.
• Turn Vision Into Reality:
  Create stunning, functional spaces using your design expertise—think color theory, spatial planning, textiles, and trend-savvy picks.
• Inspire with Tech + Tools:
  Build out 2D/3D room views, mood boards, and persuasive presentations using our design software. (Bonus points if you’ve dabbled in tools like Sketch Up, Design Files, Floorplanner, Icovia, or a similar tool!)
• Always Be Designing (and Selling):
  Every interaction is a chance to build trust and drive results.
• Multitask with
  
  Purpose:
  
  Balance design appointments, sales floor chats, and team collaborations with a positive attitude and a flexible mindset.
• Be a Team Player:
  Pitch in on floor sets, help with replenishment, and share your best design hacks with the team.
• Drive Sales with Style:
  Every interaction is an opportunity to build trust, grow your pipeline, and close the loop on beautiful, functional spaces. You’ll actively seek out leads and help customers take the next step.

• Sales Chops: 2+ years of sales experience, ideally with higher price-point products or in a design-related retail environment.
• Design Know-How:
  At least 1 year of experience in interior, architectural, or graphic design—plus a solid grasp of spatial planning, color theory, and style trends.
• Flexibility:
  Open availability, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Tech Savviness:
  Comfortable using design tools (AutoCAD, Sketch Up, Design Files, etc.), POS systems, and platforms like Salesforce.
• Team Spirit:
  Shine in a collaborative, cross‑functional environment and love being part of a supportive, high‑performing crew.
• Great People
  
  Skills:
  
  Strong communication with the confidence to guide, advise, and build trust with customers from all walks of life.
• A Hustle Mindset:
  Thrive in a fast‑paced setting and know how to prioritize like a pro.
• Design-Driven Background: A bachelor’s degree or equivalent design-related education is a plus, but not a deal‑breaker.

• Physical Activity:
  Frequent standing, walking, reaching with hands and arms; occasional sitting, climbing, balancing, and crawling.
• Mobility & Movement:
  Frequent stooping, kneeling, and crouching throughout the day.
• Lifting Ability:
  Ability to lift and move up to 50 lbs independently on a regular basis.
• Vision Requirements:
  Includes close, distance, color, and peripheral vision; depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
• Temperature Flexibility:
  Comfortable in environments with varying temperature conditions.
• Noise Tolerance:
  Occasional exposure to moderate noise levels and…