Closet, Living and Furnishing Designer

This role is responsible for the full lifecycle of luxury interior projects, from initial client consultations and 2D/3D design in AutoCAD to closing sales for high-end wardrobes and modular living systems. You will manage the technical design process and ensure meticulous documentation before formally handing off projects to the execution team.

Hours

Full-time, 40 hours, 11:00am-7:00pm

Location

Honolulu, Oahu

Pay

$65,000 to $85,000 a year

Responsibilities

• Lead client consultations, assess aesthetic and functional needs, establish budgets, and manage relationships with homeowners, architects, and designers to close sales.
• Design wardrobes, closets, modular living systems, and furniture schemes, translating client needs into cohesive space plans and material palettes.
• Prepare accurate 2D/3D presentations and drawings using AutoCAD or comparable software, incorporating specific manufacturer requirements.
• Maintain a consistent sales pipeline, update client records, and work toward achieving individual revenue and gross-profit targets.
• Cross-sell complementary products like kitchens, lighting, and surfaces, collaborating with specialists for multi-category projects.
• Document dimensions, finishes, and configurations while ensuring design feasibility and product compatibility.
• Maintain comprehensive project records, including specifications, approved drawings, quotations, and revision histories.
• Manage projects through contract and design approval, preparing complete handoff packages for the project delivery team.
• Provide necessary design clarifications or assist with scope changes after handoff to protect the original design intent.
• Participate in manufacturer training, support showroom merchandising, and contribute to standardizing design practices.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of relevant experience in custom closets, modular systems, or residential interior design.
• Strong proficiency in spatial planning, material coordination, aesthetic judgment, and creating accurate plans and elevations.
• Demonstrated expertise in AutoCAD.
• Proven experience in preparing proposals, managing client relationships, and successfully closing sales.
• High attention to technical detail with the ability to manage multiple projects and opportunities simultaneously.
• Willingness to learn specialized European modular systems and manufacturer-specific software.
• Experience with premium European wardrobes, cabinetry, or custom furniture is highly desired.
• Proven background in luxury residential design or showroom and interior-design sales is preferred.
• Familiarity with metric and imperial units, fabric and upholstery selection, and complex order specifications is preferred.
• Experience collaborating with architects, contractors, and international suppliers is preferred.