Experienced Interior Designer

Prospect, consult, present, handle objections, ask for the business, and close deals<br />Design and sell — consult, design, present, price, close, then shepherd the job to completion on budget and on schedule<br />Sales ability is proven by converting presentations into signed contracts, not by a separate sales title<br />We provide the studio, warehouse, vendor, and brand support behind you<br />Who We Are<br /><br />THIS IS A SALES-AND-DESIGN POSITION<br />Prospect, consult, present, handle objections, ask for the business, and close deals<br />Design and sell — consult, design, present, price, close, then shepherd the job to completion on budget and on schedule<br />Sales ability is proven by converting presentations into signed contracts, not by a separate sales title<br />We provide the studio, warehouse, vendor, and brand support behind you<br />Who We Are<br /><br />Interiors by Impact and Impact Home Staging Experts have served Metro Detroit since 2004<br />Impact Home Staging Experts is the largest and oldest home staging company in Michigan, and one of the largest home staging companies in the United States<br />Hundreds of 5-star Google reviews from homeowners, realtors, and industry partners<br />Interior Designers own the client relationship from first conversation through signed agreement and finished project<br />How We Invest in the Brand You Will Sell<br /><br />Awarded Best of Houzz 10 years running, 2016–2025<br />Featured in monthly print advertising in City Lifestyles (Troy and West Bloomfield)<br />Featured in monthly print advertising in Real Producers (Oakland County, Wayne County, and Macomb County)<br />Featured at the Novi Home Shows<br />Maintained marketing presence on our own website plus Meta (Instagram and Facebook), Houzz, TikTok, Pinterest, and other related platforms<br />Backed by hundreds of 5-star Google reviews<br />These channels and reviews exist so you walk into consults with a recognized local brand—not a cold introduction<br />What You Will Do — Sales, Prospecting, and Pipeline<br /><br />Identify, pitch, and pursue high-potential clients: homeowners in affluent neighborhoods, realtors, builders, investors, developers, and commercial clients<br />Convert inquiries and presentations into signed projects<br />Run a consistent outreach cadence across calls, email, CRM, social, events, and in-person meetings<br />Ask satisfied clients for referrals<br />Build and maintain client and vendor relationships so repeat and referral work keeps coming<br />Qualify budget, decision-makers, timeline, style, functional needs, and scope in the first conversation<br />Design for clients who will buy<br />Own your pipeline from lead to consult to proposal to signed contract to collected retainer<br />Keep the CRM current<br />Cultivate industry partnerships that produce repeat introductions<br />Mentor junior designers or coordinate a small team when the project requires it<br />What You Will Do — Client Intake, Consults, Closing, and Objections<br /><br />Lead client intake and discovery with homeowners or commercial clients: how they live or work, budget, timeline, style, and functional needs<br />Lead in-home and virtual consultations that move the client toward a decision, not just a mood board<br />Present options, refine based on feedback, and get written sign-off<br />Deliver fee proposals and cost estimates with clear visuals, scope, timeline, investment, commercial terms, and a specific next step<br />Prepare bid documents when the project requires them<br />Handle objections with composure and a plan, including price, timing, “I need to think about it,” spouse or partner, shopping other firms, and scope concerns<br />Negotiate<br />Ask for the business<br />Use a clear call‑to‑action and collect the retainer or deposit on the close<br />Upsell when it serves the client: premium materials, custom furnishings, lighting, home staging, and related services<br />Explain long-term value, including energy‑efficient and resale‑minded choices<br />What You Will Do — Concept, Presentation, Specification, and Sourcing<br /><br />Listen and translate taste, lifestyle, and functional needs into a buildable plan<br />Measure the space and assess existing conditions: light, traffic flow, architecture, and applicable codes<br />Translate the brief into space plans, mood boards, sketches, CAD/3D visuals, and material boards<br />Create detailed plans in CAD, Design Files, or other industry tools<br />Use 3D visualization when it helps the client decide<br />Select finishes, furniture, fixtures, lighting, custom millwork, and color schemes using color theory and budget discipline<br />Source vendors, obtain pricing and lead times, and keep specifications inside the approved budget<br />What You Will Do — Project Coordination, Codes, and Close‑Out<br /><br />Act as day‑to‑day Interior Designer / Project Manager from signed agreement through installation<br />Create timelines, place material orders, and track lead times<br />Coordinate contractors—painters, electricians, carpenters, installers—and visit the site as work progresses<br />Solve problems when something is late, damaged, or out of spec<br />Research building codes, accessibility requirements, and permit needs that affect the design<br />Produce drawings and specifications trades can actually build from<br />Manage timelines and budgets without sacrificing finish quality<br />Stay on budget and on schedule through completion<br />What You Will Do — Social, Content, and Personal Brand<br /><br />Actively engage our marketing team to manage Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest, LinkedIn, Houzz, and TikTok as lead sources, not static portfolios<br />Assist in the creation of content that generates inquiries: before‑and‑afters, process shots, Reels, carousels, and project stories<br />Photograph completed work, or arrange photography, so the company and your personal brand have fresh proof<br />Use social for follow‑up and relationship‑building with past clients and prospects<br />Work inside the company’s existing website and paid/organic platform presence rather than building a brand from zero<br />What You Will Do — Client Care After the Sale<br /><br />Maintain regular follow‑up with leads and past clients so repeat work and referrals are the default<br />Be punctual<br />Professional presentation on every consult and job site<br />Represent the brand on every consult and job site<br />What Strong Looks Like<br /><br />Fill your calendar<br />Discovery is documented: budget, timeline, style, function, measurements, and existing conditions<br />Presentations convert to signed contracts and collected deposits<br />Specified work stays on budget, on schedule, and buildable by the trades<br />Site issues get solved; the job is shepherded through install<br />Produce inbound interest through social media and Houzz<br />Accurate customer files in CRM<br />Clients feel guided, not pressured—and they sign<br />Required Qualifications<br /><br />Self-starter who can generate work and manage projects independently or with the team<br />Impact will refer clients; you re‑qualify the lead and close them<br />Minimum 5+ years in interior design or a related field, or at least 2 years owning your own interior design business<br />Proven sales ability:<br /><br />a track record of converting presentations into signed contracts on design, furnishings, remodeling, staging, or related commercial and residential projects—and you can speak to results (volume, conversion, or owned‑practice revenue)<br />Demonstrated skill at consultative selling, presenting investment, handling objections, and asking for the close<br />Able to consult, design, present, price, close, and manage the job through completion<br />Impressive portfolio with a strong, consistent aesthetic and diverse commercial / residential work<br />Comfortable producing drawings and specs trades can build from, and coordinating painters, electricians, carpenters, and installers<br />Excellent verbal and written communication<br />Confident in person and on camera<br />Reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license<br />Willingness to travel throughout the Detroit Metro area<br />Ability to work as a contractor and manage your own schedule and workload<br />Authorized to work in the United States<br />Strongly Preferred<br /><br />Kitchen and bath design knowledge; NKBA or similar certification<br />NCIDQ, ASID, or allied professional credentials<br />Working knowledge of residential and light‑commercial building codes, accessibility, and when a permit is required<br />Experience mentoring junior designers or coordinating a small project team<br />CRM fluency, with same‑day activity logging<br />3D rendering / visualization and comfort presenting on a tablet or screen in the home<br />Existing client, realtor, builder, or vendor relationships in Southeast Michigan<br />Content‑creation skill: Instagram Reels and carousels, Houzz project pages, before‑and‑after storytelling<br />Comfort discussing project financing or pay‑at‑close options when they help a qualified client move forward<br />Compensation and What We Offer<br /><br />Commission-based and per-project pay tied to sales and project scope<br />Posted range of $25,000–$100,000+ per year; strong closers exceed the top of the range<br />Earnings follow signed work<br />Client referrals from an established Metro Detroit brand<br />Access to a fully equipped design studio / workroom and a comprehensive materials library in Troy<br />Use of established vendor accounts<br />Support with ordering, delivery, and storage<br />Freedom to set your own schedule and own your client relationships<br />A collaborative professional environment with long‑term growth potential<br />National‑scale staging credentials, Best of Houzz 10 years running (2016–2025), monthly print and multi‑platform magazine and digital advertising, Novi Home Shows, and hundreds of 5-star Google reviews already in market—so you inherit demand instead of creating it alone<br /><br />#J-18808-Ljbffr