About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Furniture & Home Furnishings Retail.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

---

What You’ll Do

This Entry-Level Interior Design Associate role in Lake Orion, MI blends customer-facing retail sales with creative design support to help customers plan and purchase furniture and décor that fits their lifestyle.

• Assist customers in selecting furniture, décor, fabrics and accessories
• Create room layouts, color and fabric suggestions, and visual merchandising ideas
• Support in-store design consultations and occasional home consultations
• Collaborate with the sales team to deliver an exceptional customer experience
• Support store events, promotions and special design projects
• Stay current on furniture trends, materials and product features

---

Key Responsibilities

• Drive sales by presenting solutions that meet customer needs and closing sales
• Promote the design program and support the store designer to meet program goals
• Execute the company selling process: approach, needs discovery, presentations, handle objections, close, and follow-up
• Schedule and support professional home consultations with tailored recommendations
• Maintain showroom visuals, displays and sample libraries (fabrics, swatches, accessories)
• Accurately complete order information, deposits, customer records and daily logs
• Respond to customer calls and emails and assist in resolving customer issues
• Help train and coach peers on product knowledge and selling skills

---

Qualifications

Minimum requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Strong communication, customer service and organizational skills
• Demonstrated persuasion, negotiation and time-management abilities
• Ability to work a retail schedule including evenings, weekends and holidays
• Comfortable lifting up to 50 pounds and standing for extended periods
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Ability to pass background and drug screening

Preferred:

• Design, retail, or customer-service experience
• Experience with design software or space-planning tools
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Interior Design, or related field

---

Compensation & Hours

• Training pay: $15.00 per hour for 2–6 weeks (no commission during training)
• Post-training base pay (varies by store): $11.00 per hour (plus commission)
• Average annual earning potential after training: $35,000 – $55,000+ (base + commission + bonuses)
• Commission: uncapped — 3% on Design Sales (Confidential Client brand), 2% on other sales; quarterly bonus opportunities (example: $1,500 quarterly based on goals)
• Weekly hours: typically 40 hours (full-time)
• Confidential Client will comply with state and local minimum wage requirements and will make adjustments if base + commission do not meet local minimum wage

---

Benefits

• Paid training and opportunity to build a design portfolio
• Employee discounts on furniture and home décor
• Medical, Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance (US-based employees)
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match (up to 6%)
• Paid time off: holidays (9–11), prorated vacation (starting two weeks), and applicable state sick leave
• Career growth opportunities within the organization

---

Working Conditions & Other Info

• Physical demands include lifting/carrying up to 50 pounds, frequent standing, walking, bending, and use of repetitive hand motions
• Role may require occasional travel or driving; candidates must meet the Confidential Client’s Driver Management Program requirements if driving is required
• Ability to work in a fast-paced retail environment and handle customer interactions professionally
• Position subject to background and drug screening

---

About the Employer

This role is with a Confidential Client operating in Furniture & Home Furnishings Retail. If selected through Careertakes, you will be employed directly by the Confidential Client.

---

Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

If you have questions about how your data is used, please contact us directly.