Studio Interior Designer

Job Description

Job Description

Design beautiful spaces. Build client relationships. Own your projects.

About Us

Peppard Home + Interiors is an appointment-based interior design showroom featuring one of the largest design libraries on Long Island. We guide clients through a highly personalized design experience using our signature L.A.Y.E.R. Method , delivering everything from single-room transformations to full-home design solutions.

We are looking for a highly motivated Studio Interior Designer who combines strong design instincts with sales confidence, technical expertise, and exceptional client service. This is a client-facing, revenue-driving role for someone who thrives in both creative and performance-driven environments.

The Role

You will lead consultations, convert prospects into paid design services, and oversee projects from concept through specification. This role requires ownership, accountability, and the ability to balance creative design work with business performance.

Key Responsibilities

Client Consultation & Sales

• Lead Design Discovery consultations and identify client needs, style preferences, and project goals 
• Present and sell design services including Studio Sessions and Signature Room packages 
• Build and manage your individual client pipeline from inquiry through project completion 
• Follow up with leads, proposals, and active clients to maintain strong conversion rates 

Design Development

• Conduct Studio Sessions for wallpaper, rugs, window treatments, upholstery, custom furnishings, and soft goods 
• Deliver Signature Room packages, including in-home consultations and site measurements when required 
• Develop space plans, furniture layouts, elevations, and design presentations 
• Create concept boards, finish palettes, sourcing plans, and final design proposals 

Project Execution

• Prepare accurate specifications, pricing proposals, and product selections 
• Manage CRM records, project notes, client communication, and order tracking 
• Coordinate with vendors, workrooms, installers, and internal team members to ensure seamless project execution 
• Maintain project timelines, budgets, and client expectations throughout the process 

Qualifications

• 2 to 4+ years of residential interior design experience 
• Strong portfolio demonstrating residential projects, floor plans, and elevations 
• Proficiency in CAD or similar design software is required 
• Comfortable presenting to clients, handling objections, and closing design sales 
• Tech-savvy with experience using CRM platforms, sourcing tools, and project management systems 
• Strong organization, communication, and follow-through 
• Ability to manage multiple active projects without sacrificing quality or client experience 

Success in This Role Looks Like

• Consistently converting consultations into paid design services 
• Delivering polished, buildable design packages on time 
• Maintaining strong client satisfaction and repeat business 
• Hitting personal sales and project performance targets