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Home Decor Sales Specialist
Area Rug Co. is looking for an out-going and self-motivated individual with a strong sales background and creative eye for interior design for our location in Rochester Hills/Birmingham Michigan!
Area Rug Co. currently has one existing location in vibrant downtown Birmingham that opened in 2021 and has enjoyed a successful start with features on television and the newspaper.
We recently opened our second location in Rochester Hills (Rochester Rd. & Auburn in the Target Plaza) with a larger showroom and more selection of area rugs, home decor, and accessories. This is a unique opportunity to start with the owner and grow vertically through the company.
If you are interested in learning more, please apply to the position. You may also email me directly at info@arearugco.com. Some additional information is below:
Online: www.arearugco.com
Instagram: @arearugco
Responsibilities
- Assist customers in selecting rugs/home décor items that meet their needs and preferences.
- Maintain an organized and visually appealing sales floor through effective merchandising.
- Process transactions accurately using the POS system and handle cash with care.
- Provide exceptional customer service by addressing inquiries and resolving issues promptly.
- Demonstrate product features and benefits to enhance sales opportunities.
- Collaborate with team members to achieve sales goals and ensure a positive shopping experience.
Qualifications
- Proven experience in retail sales with a strong focus on customer service
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Proficiency in cash handling and retail math
- Ability to operate POS systems and conduct product demonstrations
- Experience in merchandising and upselling techniques
The Rewards: We start at $18.00/hr and Commission for all products sold.
Interested? Let's talk- Apply through indeed or email me directly at info@arearugco.com
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $18.00 - $21.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
Ability to Commute:
- Rochester Hills, MI 48307 (Required)
Work Location: In person
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Who's Hiring
- Arhaus38
- RH34
- Bath Planet28
- Bassett Furniture24
- Closets by Design24
Top Industries Hiring
- Retail50
- Construction & Real Estate9
- Consulting & Professional Services6
- Manufacturing3
- Technology & Software3
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in design consultant jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in design, architecture, or a related field
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, AutoCAD, or Revit depending on discipline
- 3 to 5 years of client-facing design or consulting experience
- Demonstrated portfolio of completed client or project work
- Strong verbal and written communication skills for client presentations
- Experience managing multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously
Tips for Your Design Consultant Job Search
Build a portfolio around outcomes not aesthetics
Design consultant roles require you to show how your work solved a client problem, not just how it looked. Frame each project around the brief, your process, and the measurable result the client saw after implementation.
Tailor your resume for each firm type
A boutique branding consultancy and a corporate interior design firm read resumes very differently. Adjust your headline, skills section, and project descriptions to mirror the language and priorities in each listing before you apply.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists design consultant openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target openings that name your discipline explicitly
Search for your specific discipline, such as spatial design, brand strategy, or UX consulting, rather than the generic title alone. Listings that name your area attract fewer mismatched applicants, which means your application gets more attention.
Prepare a case study to walk through in interviews
Most design consultant interviews include a live portfolio review where you narrate your thinking. Pick one project you can explain from client brief to final delivery in five minutes, covering every decision point clearly and confidently.
Negotiate scope before you accept a project rate
When you reach the offer or negotiation stage, ask exactly what deliverables are included and how change orders are handled. Design consultants frequently underestimate the cost of revisions, and clarifying this before signing protects your time and earnings.
Design Consultant Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most design consultants?
The companies hiring the most design consultants right now include Arhaus, RH, and Bath Planet, with the largest share of openings in Texas, California, and Florida, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand tends to be strongest at integrated architecture and branding consultancies and mid-size product development firms.
How many design consultant jobs are remote?
About 37% of design consultant openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with the highest remote share in UX and brand consulting roles where deliverables are digital. Spatial and interior design consulting positions are more likely to require on-site presence during client walkthroughs and installation phases.
How do you become a design consultant?
Most design consultants start by earning a degree in a design discipline, then spend several years in an in-house or agency role building a project portfolio. Moving into consulting typically means developing a client-facing specialty, whether that is spatial, brand, or product design, and accumulating enough project case studies to demonstrate your process and results independently.
Can you get a design consultant job with little experience?
Entry-level design consultant roles do exist, particularly at larger firms that hire junior consultants to support senior project leads. Candidates with limited professional experience can strengthen their applications by building a portfolio of student, freelance, or pro bono projects, and by targeting firms that post associate or assistant consultant titles specifically.
What does the design consultant interview process look like?
Most design consultant interviews include an initial screening call followed by a portfolio review, where you walk a hiring manager or panel through one or two completed projects. Later rounds often involve a brief or case study exercise where you respond to a realistic client scenario. Some firms also include a culture or stakeholder fit conversation before extending an offer.
Where can I find and apply to design consultant jobs?
You can find and apply to design consultant jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Find the roles that fit your discipline and experience level, then apply directly to each listing.
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