Design Consultant Jobs in Florida
Design Consultant jobs in Florida are among the most active in the Southeast, concentrated in residential and commercial interior design, retail display, and brand environments, with demand at every level from junior associates to senior project leads. Miami, Orlando, and Tampa are the primary hiring markets, home to established firms and major employers such as Marriott International's design and renovation divisions, AECOM, and Restoration Hardware parent RH, all of which maintain lasting hiring pipelines in the state. The most in-demand specialties are residential interior design consulting, commercial space planning, and experiential retail design. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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INTRODUCTION
NEW Bassett Furniture location | Orlando, FL
Design Sales Opportunity
Do you love interior design? Do you have an eye for color and fashion?
Would you like to help customers see their dream rooms become a reality?
If you are a positive and motivated professional with a passion for design, possess exceptional selling skills, and a love for building customer relationships, then Bassett Furniture has the opportunity for you!
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Our Bassett Design Consultants are responsible for building meaningful and long-term customer relationships. They have comprehensive knowledge ranging from furniture construction to design trends. They use “relationship selling” techniques through interior design consultations and makeovers to maximize selling opportunities. Our design consultants take joy in the design process!
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Passion for design
- Highly driven to meet or exceed sales goals
- Discern and coordinate colors and textures
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Friendly outgoing personality
- Positive outlook
- Self-motivated to clientele
- Computer proficiency
- Desire to learn
- Proven track record of success in sales
- Polished image
- Career-minded professionalism
- Ability to listen and translate customer wants into design choices
Job Requirements
- Willingness to work weekends and holidays.
- Desire to work in a commissioned sales environment.
- Dedicated to being a supportive team member.
- Capable of thriving in a varied paced retail environment.
- Ability to drive to customers’ residences and businesses for makeovers.
- Adept at conducting virtual appointments and live chats.
- Creating, presenting, and selling product and design solutions.
- Engaging customers to determine their needs according to taste, lifestyle, and investment range.
TRAINING
The Bassett Brand is brought to life by the people who shape the customers’ experience. Our training programs are designed to help each associate create a meaningful career at Bassett.
As part of our in-depth training program, you’ll learn: product knowledge, sales techniques, design skills, and how to build a base of loyal clients. You’ll do this through comprehensive online classes, videos, hands-on activities, and one-on-one coaching. We provide continuing opportunities to learn throughout your career at Bassett.
Our most successful sales people have a creative personality and passion for design. Bassett offers Interior Design certification training. Through our one-on-one coaching and educational development, we will help you build relationships with customers to help them reflect their own personal sense of style. We’ll also show you how to effectively use our complimentary design service as a powerful tool for developing customer relationships and providing opportunity for increased sales.
OPPORTUNITY
With our generous commission-based compensation plan, your income is limited only by the amount of effort you apply. In addition to your commission compensation (paid on written business), there are other bonus opportunities. The potential income for our experienced Bassett Design Consultants averages $70,000-$105,000/year. With our corporate top writers making up to $135,000/year.
BENEFITS
- Paid training
- Health/Dental/Vision coverage
- Disability
- Life Insurance
- 401(k) plan
- Tuition assistance
- Paid time off
- Generous Employee Discounts
- Work in a State-of-the Art Showroom
- Opportunity for growth and advancement
What sets Bassett apart?
Bassett’s blend of style, comfort and value has been trusted for more than a century (since 1902!) and makes it one of the most recognizable furniture brands in America. We’ve taken our craftsmanship and built a reputation of quality custom furniture. We are passionate about developing fashionable and innovative furnishings at a great value, as well as offering a number of exceptional services to meet customers’ needs. We are proud of our long-standing heritage but, at the same time, squarely focused on innovating furniture retailing in the next 100 years.
Take steps now towards building a meaningful career with a growing company. Apply to join the design team at Bassett today!
Bassett Furniture Industries is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and does not discriminate against any applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, veterans status or other protected category. Bassett is dedicated to ensuring that qualified applicants are employed and that employees are treated consistently during employment, without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, veterans status or other protected category.
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Design Consultant Job Market in Florida
A snapshot from current Florida openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Closets by Design11

- Ethan Allen5

- Everlast Bathrooms3E
- Haverty Furniture Companies3

- Floor & Decor2

Top Industries Hiring
- Retail
- Construction & Real Estate
- E-Commerce & Online Marketplaces
What Florida Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in design consultant jobs across Florida.
- Bachelor's degree in interior design, architecture, or a closely related field recognized in Florida
- Active certification from the National Council for Interior Design Qualification preferred by most Florida employers
- Proficiency in AutoCAD, SketchUp, or Revit for space planning and client presentations
- Portfolio demonstrating completed residential or commercial design projects in relevant specialties
- Strong client-facing communication skills and experience managing project timelines independently
- Familiarity with Florida Building Code requirements as they apply to interior design and space modifications
Design Consultant Jobs in Florida: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a design consultant in Florida?
Florida does not mandate a state license for most interior design consultants, but designers who use the title 'interior designer' and sign off on construction documents for commercial projects must register with the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation. That registration requires a qualifying degree, passage of the NCIDQ examination, and documented work experience. Most employers expect at minimum a bachelor's degree in interior design or a closely related field alongside a portfolio of completed projects.
Which companies hire design consultants in Florida?
Florida design consultant roles are posted by Closets by Design, Ethan Allen, and Everlast Bathrooms and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Florida's strong hospitality, residential real estate, and retail sectors drive consistent demand, making it one of the more active states for ongoing design consultant hiring.
Which Florida cities have the most design consultant jobs?
Orlando, Tampa, and Sarasota have the most design consultant openings in Florida. Miami's luxury residential market and international brand presence anchor demand in the southeast, while Orlando's hospitality and themed entertainment industries generate consistent commercial design work, and Tampa's expanding corporate and mixed-use development sector sustains a steady pipeline of both residential and commercial consulting roles.
Are there remote design consultant jobs in Florida?
Yes, but they're less common than in purely digital fields. About 47% of design consultant openings tied to Florida are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting the hands-on site visits and client meetings that most projects require. The portions of the role most likely to be performed remotely include initial concept development, client presentations, sourcing and specification work, and project coordination.
How can I get hired as a design consultant in Florida with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying for junior design associate or design assistant roles at mid-size Florida residential firms, where portfolio work from school projects is accepted in place of professional experience. Large Florida hospitality groups and commercial real estate developers occasionally offer structured junior consultant or design internship programs. Completing your NCIDQ process early and building a portfolio with pro bono or speculative residential projects gives you a measurable edge over candidates without credentials.
Where can I find and apply to design consultant jobs in Florida?
You can find and apply to design consultant jobs in Florida on Migrate Mate, which lists current Florida openings across residential, commercial, and hospitality sectors. Search the available roles, identify the ones that match your experience and specialty, and apply directly to the positions that fit.
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