Interior Design Consultant | Luxury Retail Sales (Eastern Long Island)

Ethan Allen Retail, Inc. | Luxury Residential Design

• Huntington Station, NY – Jericho Turnpike
• Setauket, NY – Nesconset Highway

Design Exceptional Homes. Build a Lasting Career on Long Island.
Ethan Allen is seeking experienced Design Professionals to join our established Eastern Long Island Design Centers in Huntington Station and Setauket—serving clients locally and throughout the Hamptons and surrounding coastal communities. These are full-time, on-site opportunities for interior designers who value creative ownership, personalized client relationships, and long term career growth within a trusted luxury brand.
Our Huntington Station Design Center, a fixture on Jericho Turnpike for decades, is entering an exciting new chapter with a full remodel planned for Spring 2026, reinforcing Ethan Allen’s commitment to serving this community for the next 50 years.
Our Setauket Design Center, recently remodeled on Nesconset Highway, is a destination showroom offering a refined, design forward experience for Eastern Long Island and Hamptons based clients alike.
As an Ethan Allen Interior 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. Designers in these studios provide high touch, concierge level design services, working with clients in their homes or in ours, across Long Island, New York City, and the Hamptons.
This is a full time, on site role and includes weekend availability.

WHY YOU’LL LOVE DESIGNING AT OUR LONG ISLAND STUDIOS

• Design for an established, loyal residential client base on Long Island
• Operate an independent design practice with the backing of a global luxury brand
• Unlimited earning potential with a guaranteed income foundation
• Destination level showrooms with qualified opportunities
• End to end project ownership—from concept through installation
• Access to proprietary product lines and extensive customization options
• Studio cultures rooted in collaboration, longevity, and professional growth
• Long term stability in centers committed to serving their communities for decades to come

WHAT YOU’LL DO
Client Design & Creative Execution

• Deliver customized residential interior design solutions tailored to Long Island homes and lifestyles
• Create space plans, furnishings selections, fabric coordination, and whole home concepts
• Present design solutions using professional presentations, sketches, layouts, and 3D visualization tools
• Conduct in home consultations and site visits

Client Experience & Relationship Building

• Serve as a trusted design advisor throughout the client journey
• Build long term relationships through exceptional service, trust, and follow through
• 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, relationship based 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 within the Long Island market
• Participate in studio events, promotions, and corporate training initiatives
• Develop connections with the A&D community and related local 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 a relationship driven, consultative sales environment
• Want autonomy supported by structure, brand recognition, and operational excellence
• Are entrepreneurial, motivated, and performance oriented
• Value collaboration while building an individual design business
• Appreciate long term stability within a well established community presence

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 floor planning 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 client visits

COMPENSATION HIGHLIGHTS

• Guaranteed recoverable draw: $59,000 annually (paid bi weekly)
• Commission based earnings with unlimited upside
• Transparent performance benchmarks and earning structure
• In 2025, experienced Design Consultants averaged $119,762 in earnings, with top performers exceeding $200,000

BENEFITS
Ethan Allen offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial well being, and work life 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:
John Graziano – Hiring Manager

• [email protected]

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