JOB DETAILS

Showroom Design Consultant- Vernon Hills

CompanyJC LICHT
LocationVernon Hills
Work ModeOn Site
PostedJuly 30, 2026
About The Company
JC Licht is Chicagoland’s leading source for premium paint, wallpaper, and custom window treatments. For over 115 years, we’ve been committed to helping homeowners, contractors, designers, and businesses bring their spaces to life with color, craftsmanship, and personalized service. As the region’s largest Benjamin Moore retailer, we offer an unparalleled selection of trusted paint and stain products, backed by deep product knowledge and guidance from our experienced teams. Our home fashions showrooms feature Hunter Douglas window treatments, designer wallpaper, and custom design services to help clients create spaces that feel beautifully their own. What sets us apart is our people. From at-home color experts to dedicated commercial and industrial coatings specialists, we believe in providing thoughtful, hands-on support at every step — whether it’s a single room refresh or a large-scale project. With 65+ locations across Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin, JC Licht is proud to be locally owned and community-driven. We invest in the neighborhoods we serve, partner with local organizations, and support the designers, painters, builders, and makers who make our cities vibrant. What We Offer: • Benjamin Moore Paint & Stain • Industrial & Commercial Coatings • Hunter Douglas Custom Window Treatments • Wallpaper & Design Services • Professional In-Home Color Consultations • Complimentary In-Home Window Treatment Consultations • Support for Contractors, Property Managers & Trade Professionals At JC Licht, we don’t just sell products — we help you make it happen. Visit us online at JCLICHT.com or stop by your local store to get started.
About the Role

Description

Want to be a part of the most AUDACIOUS and radically EXCELLENT Paint & Decorating Retailer in the Country? Join our amazing team where you are not only a part of growing company but also a family! The JC Licht family where everyone is equally important.


We’ve been providing expert advice and assistance to those looking to breathe new life into their Chicagoland homes since 1907 through our 62 locations throughout the greater Chicago Land area. Our customers are also our neighbors and friends, and they trust us to share our expertise and provide them with superior products and outstanding service. As a JC Licht service professional, we train you in our extensive line of products ensuring the ability to offer expert advice to assist our clients every step of the way!


Our Home Fashions team is currently on the lookout for a Showroom Design Consultant to join our Vernon Hills location. If you have a passion for interior design, and customer service skills to match, we may be right for each other!


As a Showroom Design Consultant your focus will be to guide clients through their selection of custom window treatments, wallcoverings, and paint colors for their home or business, and to cultivate, recognize, and drive sales for your store. Your creativity and passion for design matter more than a formal education or experience in design.


Requirements

  • Provide fantastic customer service through out the entire design process
  • Greet and engage customers, uncovering their color, wallcovering, or window treatment needs and helping them make their design vision become a reality
  • Continually meet and exceed sales goals for the home fashions department and your store
  • Be a part of the home fashions team, by cultivating appointments for the In-Home Services division and working collaboratively with its designers.
  • Build rapport with clients, earning their business through your ability to demonstrate exceptional product knowledge and strong interpersonal skills
  • Develop and maintain a customer base through networking and client follow up to ensure customer satisfaction before and after the sale
  • Expertly navigate a POS system to prepare quotes and complete all transactions, including paint and sundries
  • Availability to work evenings and weekends.
  • Ability to perform light lifting.

Benefits:

401(k) matching

Health, vision, and dental Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Life insurance

Paid time off

Referral program

Short Term Disability


Salary Range: $20-25/ hr

Key Skills
Interior designCustomer serviceSalesProduct knowledgeNetworkingClient follow upPOS systemCommunicationInterpersonal skillsColor consultationWindow treatmentsWallcoverings
Categories
RetailArt & DesignSalesCustomer Service & Support
Benefits
401(k) matchingHealth insuranceVision insuranceDental insuranceEmployee Assistance ProgramLife insurancePaid time offReferral programShort Term Disability
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The Showroom Design Consultant guides clients through the selection of custom window treatments, wallcoverings, and paint colors to meet their design needs. They are also responsible for driving store sales, cultivating appointments for in-home services, and maintaining strong client relationships.
📋Job Type
full time
💰Salary Range
$20 - $25
📊Experience Level
0-2
💼Company Size
210
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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