Furniture Consultant/Space Designer
- Division: Contract Furniture
- FLSA Status: Exempt (Salary)
- Employment Type: Full-Time
- Travel: Local travel throughout Central Texas required
- Work Location: Temple, TX (in-person)
- Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, with occasional schedule adjustments or extended hours as needed based on project timelines and client requirements
About Perry
Perry is a locally owned and operated company serving Central Texas since 1920. Our Furniture & Design Division provides commercial furniture, interior solutions, and project management services for businesses, healthcare organizations, schools, universities, and government agencies.
We help clients create spaces that are functional, attractive, and built to support the people who use them every day. From a single office to an entire hospital wing, our team works closely with customers to transform ideas into completed environments.
Position Summary
We are looking for a talented, motivated, and customer-focused Furniture Designer / Workplace Design Consultant to join our team.
This position combines design, sales, project management, and client consulting. You will work directly with customers to understand their needs, develop furniture and space planning solutions, create drawings and presentations, prepare quotations and bids, and manage projects from initial consultation through final installation.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys both creativity and relationship building and wants to see their designs come to life.
What You'll Do
- Meet with clients to understand project goals, space requirements, budgets, and timelines
- Develop furniture layouts, space plans, renderings, and design presentations
- Create quotations and bid responses that include furniture, installation, freight, and related project costs
- Guide customers through finish, fabric, and product selections
- Collaborate with architects, interior designers, contractors, and end users
- Conduct on-site visits for consultations, measurements, presentations, and project reviews
- Manage projects from concept through installation to ensure customer satisfaction
- Coordinate with manufacturers, installers, project coordinators, and internal team members
- Stay current on workplace, healthcare, educational, and commercial furniture trends
- Build and maintain strong client relationships that lead to repeat business and referrals
- Actively identify opportunities to grow existing accounts and develop new business
What We're Looking For
- Strong design skills and creative problem-solving abilities
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Strong computer proficiency and ability to learn industry software
- Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously
- Self-motivated with strong time management skills
- Reliable transportation and willingness to travel throughout Central Texas
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's or Associate’s Degree
- Experience in commercial interior design, furniture design, space planning, architecture, or a related field
- Experience in sales, customer consulting, or project management
- Experience in the contract furniture industry
- Experience with CAD, CET, CAP, SketchUp, AutoCAD, Revit, or similar design software
Don't meet every qualification? That's okay. We are looking for the right person and are willing to provide training, mentoring, and support to help you succeed.
Why Perry?
This position is challenging and comes with high expectations, but it also offers a unique opportunity to take ownership of your projects from start to finish.
Our designers enjoy:
- Managing their own projects and client relationships
- Seeing their designs become real-world spaces
- Working on diverse projects in healthcare, education, government, and business environments
- Working for a stable, family-oriented company with deep roots in Central Texas
- Being part of a collaborative team that supports one another's success
See Our Work
View examples of past projects here:
https://bit.ly/3tAaT0R
Application Instructions
Applicants are strongly encouraged to complete all application questions.
A cover letter is highly recommended and should tell us why you are interested in this role and what makes you a strong fit.
If available, please include examples of design work, renderings, portfolios, project photographs, or other relevant work samples.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $45,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
Application Question(s):
- Describe your design or project management experience.
Ability to Relocate:
- Temple, TX 76501: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
