Interior Design Specialist (Full Time), Wayfair Stores

Salary Range: $21.00 per hour NOTE: 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 roleu2019s starting rate is non-negotiable. Future pay increases are determined by performance, growth, and time in role, in accordance with our compensation policy. Overview: At Wayfair, we believe everyone deserves a home they love and as a Design Specialist, youu2019ll help make that happen. You'll be more than a salesperson; youu2019ll 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, youu2019ll help bring their vision to lifeu2014whether 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 customeru2019s unique style, budget, and needs. Weu2019re not just a storeu2014weu2019re a community of creators, doers, and dreamers. At Wayfair, youu2019ll 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 homesu2014and your career? Letu2019s make it happen. What Does A Retail Design Specialist Do? + ? Be the Customeru2019s Trusted Advisor: Greet, listen, and learn. Youu2019ll lead design consultations that feel more like conversations, getting to know your customeru2019s style, needs, and how they really live. Whether itu2019s a growing family, a new pet, or a dream remodel, youu2019ll help it all come together beautifully. + ? Turn Vision Into Reality: Create stunning, functional spaces using your design expertiseu2014think color theory, spatial planning , textiles, and trend-savvy picks. You'll walk customers through fabric swatches, finishes, and product choices with confidence and clarity. + ?ufe0f Inspire with Tech + Tools: Build out 2D/3D room views, mood boards, and persuasive presentations using our design software. (Bonus points if youu2019ve dabbled in tools like SketchUp, DesignFiles, Floorplanner, Icovia, or a similar tool) + ? Always Be Designing (and Selling): Every interaction is a chance to build trust and drive results. Youu2019ll grow sales by turning design dreams into shoppable plansu2014and guiding customers every step of the way. + ? Multitask with Purpose: Balance design appointments, sales floor chats, team collabsu2014youu2019ll handle it all 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. We grow together here. + ? Drive Sales with Style: Every interaction is an opportunity to build trust, grow your pipeline, and close the loop on beautiful, functional spaces. Youu2019ll actively seek out leads and help customers take the next step. + Operate as u201cOne Teamu201d: You will support Wayfairu2019s total store goals by cross-training across key store functions, including sales and back-of-house operations. You'll flex where needed to support customers, teammates, store needs and peak business periods. Youu2019ll Thrive in this Role if You Have: + ?ufe0f Sales Chops: 2+ years of sales experience, ideally with higher price-point products or in a design-related retail environment. + ?ufe0f Design Know-How: At least 1 year of experience in interior, architectural, or graphic designu2014plus a solid grasp of spatial planning, color theory, and style trends. + ? Flexibility: Open availability, including evenings, weekends, and holidays. Youu2019re ready when your customers are. + ?ufe0f Tech Savviness: Youu2019re comfortable using design tools (AutoCAD, SketchUp, DesignFiles, etc.), POS systems, and platforms like Salesforce. + Team Spirit: You shine in a collaborative, cross-functional environment and love being part of a supportive, high-performing crew. + ?ufe0f Great People Skills: You're a strong communicator with the confidence to guide, advise, and build trust with customers from all walks of life. + u26a1 A Hustle Mindset: You thrive in a fast-paced setting and know how to prioritize like a prou2014whether you're juggling back-to-back appointments or jumping in to help on the floor. + ? A Design-Driven Background: A bacheloru2019s degree or equivalent design-related education is a plus, but not a deal-breaker. Passion and skill go a long way Additional Physical and Environmental Requirements: + ? Physical Activity: Frequent standing, walking, and 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. Some projects may involve heavier items, which must be managed with proper assistance or equipment. + ? Vision Requirements: Includes close, distance, color, and peripheral vision; depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. + ?ufe0f Temperature Flexibility: Comfortable in environments with varying temperature conditions. + ? Noise Tolerance: Occasional exposure to moderate noise levels and physical activity. + u26a0ufe0f Safety Awareness: Minimal exposure to workplace or environmental hazardsu2014must adhere to all safety protocols. What are the Benefits? + ? Competitive Pay: Earn competitive compensation and bonus pay opportunity with regular opportunities for performance-based increases. + ? Career Growth: Access professional development and advancement opportunities to help you grow with us. + Health Benefits from Day One: Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage starts on your first day. + ? Time to Recharge: Start accruing paid time off immediatelyu2014because work-life balance matters. + ? 401(k) with Company Match: Weu2019ll match up to 4% to help you plan for your future. + ? Tuition Reimbursement: Eligible after 6 months of employmentu2014learn, grow, and get support along the way. + Wayfair Employee Discount: Save big on the pieces you love. + ? Parental Leave Options: Choose from paid and unpaid leave plans to support your growing family. + u2728 And So Much More: Weu2019ve got more good stuff where that came from NOTE: Our full-time roles receive the full benefits package, while part-time or seasonal team members may have modified offerings. Your recruiter or in-store team can help with any questions Assistance for Individuals with Disabilities Wayfair is fully committed to providing equal opportunities for all individuals, including individuals with disabilities. As part of this commitment, Wayfair will make reasonable accommodations to the known physical or mental limitations of qualified individuals with disabilities, unless doing so would impose an undue hardship on business operations. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, please let us know by completing our Accomodations for Applicants form (. Need Technical Assistance? For more information about applying for a career at wayfair, visit our FAQ page here (. About Wayfair Inc. Wayfair is one of the worldu2019s largest online destinations for the home. Whether you work in our global headquarters in Boston, or in our warehouses or offices throughout the world, weu2019re reinventing the way people shop for their homes. Through our commitment to industry-leading technology and creative problem-solving, we are confident that Wayfair will be home to the most rewarding work of your career. If youu2019re looking for rapid growth, constant learning, and dynamic challenges, then youu2019ll find that amazing career opportunities are knocking. No matter who you are, Wayfair is a place you can call home. Weu2019re a community of innovators, risk-takers, and trailblazers who celebrate our differences, and know that our unique perspectives make us stronger, smarter, and well-positioned for success. We value and rely on the collective voices of our employees, customers, community, and suppliers to help guide us as we build a better Wayfair u2013 and world u2013 for all. Every voice, every perspective matters. Thatu2019s why weu2019re proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic. Your personal data is processed in accordance with our Candidate Privacy Notice (If you have any questions or wish to exercise your rights under applicable privacy and data protection laws, please contact us at .

Created: 2026-03-26