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Interior Design Consultant | Luxury Retail Sales (Manhattan)

Luxury Residential Design | Midtown Manhattan
Ethan Allen Retail, Inc. | 56th & Lexington – New York, NY

Design Exceptional Homes in the Heart of Manhattan

Ethan Allen is seeking experienced Design Professionals to join our new stateoftheart Design Studio at 56th Street and Lexington Avenue. This is a fulltime, onsite opportunity for those who thrive in a fastpaced, designforward, urban environment and are passionate about both creative excellence and client relationships.

As an Ethan Allen Design Consultant, you will operate your own interior design business within a proven, highly respected luxury brand—supported by vertically integrated manufacturing, extensive customization capabilities, and nationwide service and delivery.
This is a fulltime, onsite role and includes weekend availability.

WHY YOU’LL LOVE WORKING IN OUR MANHATTAN STUDIO

• Design for a sophisticated, styledriven, urban clientele
• Operate an independent design practice with the backing of a global luxury brand
• Unlimited earning potential with a guaranteed income foundation
• High visibility showroom location with consistent qualified traffic
• Endtoend project ownership—from concept through installation
• Access to proprietary product lines and custom design solutions
• Collaborative studio culture with ongoing training and professional growth
  

WHAT YOU’LL DO

Client Design & Creative Execution

• Deliver customized residential interior design solutions tailored to city living
• Create space plans, furnishings selections, fabric coordination, and wholehome concepts
• Present design solutions using professional presentations, sketches, layouts, and 3D visualization tools
• Conduct inhome consultations and site visits throughout the five boroughs and the tristate area

Client Experience & Relationship Building

• Serve as a trusted design advisor throughout the client journey
• Build longterm relationships through exceptional service, trust, and followthrough
• Educate clients on Ethan Allen’s complimentary design services and customization options
• Represent the Ethan Allen brand with confidence, polish, and professionalism

Sales & Design Business Ownership

• Sell Ethan Allen furnishings, custom options, and design services
• Manage projects from initial consultation through order placement and delivery
• Proactively communicate order status and resolve issues as needed
• Meet or exceed performance benchmarks in a consultative, relationshipbased selling environment

Brand Presence & Community Engagement

• Build a personal book of business through referrals, showroom traffic, and outreach
• Leverage social media and local networking to grow visibility in the NYC design market
• Participate in studio events, promotions, and corporate training initiatives
• Develop connections with the A&D community and related industries

Design Technology & Tools

• Utilize CRM, POS, and corporate design systems to support workflow efficiency
• Apply 3D Room Planner and visualization tools to enhance client presentations
• Stay current with new technologies that elevate the design and client experience
  

THIS ROLE IS IDEAL FOR YOU IF YOU:

• Are an interior designer who enjoys creative ownership, selling, and client engagement
• Thrive in an urban, relationshipdriven sales environment
• Want autonomy supported by structure, brand recognition, and operational excellence
• Are entrepreneurial, motivated, and performanceoriented
• Value collaboration while building an individual design business
  

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design or a related field OR 5+ years of professional experience in residential design or a closely related industry
• Strong understanding of interior design principles and consultative selling
• Experience with digital design and floorplanning tools (3D experience preferred)
• Comfort using social media and networking to support business development
• Excellent communication, presentation, and organizational skills
• Ability to work a retail schedule that includes weekends
• Valid driver’s license or approved alternative transportation for NYC travel
  

COMPENSATION HIGHLIGHTS

• Guaranteed recoverable draw: $59,000 annually (paid biweekly)
• Commissionbased earnings with unlimited upside
• Transparent performance benchmarks and earning structure
• In 2025, experienced Design Consultants in this market averaged $118,832 in total earnings, with top performers exceeding $200,000 in earnings.
  

BENEFITS

Ethan Allen offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial wellbeing, and worklife balance, including:

• 401(k) with employer contributions
• Multiple medical plans with prescription coverage
• Health Savings Account with employer contributions
• Dental and vision coverage
• Life and disability insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Purchase Program
• Commuter benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary insurance offerings
  

APPLY

Apply online or email your resume and portfolio to:

Tina Outeiro – Hiring Manager
Tina.Outeiro@ethanallen.com

Meet our Manhattan Design Studio team:
www.ethanallen.com/manhattan