Tile Designer/Sales

Job Description We are seeking a Tile Designer/Sales to join the Mona Lisa creative team. This is a full-time Tile Designer role located in Wilmette, IL and is an on-site role in our beautiful showroom. The Tile Designer will be responsible for designing and creating innovative and aesthetically pleasing tile patterns, mosaics, and murals for various residential and commercial projects. The Tile Designer will work closely with clients to understand their design preferences and provide them with customized tile solutions that meet their needs.Responsibilities:This is an in-store position that requires daily showroom coverage during store hours: M-F from 9am-5pmDemonstrated ability to communicate effectively with clients to understand and translate their design preferences into creative and effective solutionsAbility to create eye-catching, engaging, beautiful spaces, accurate and detailed project specifications and assist clients in a wide range of new construction and remodeling projectsAbility to work collaboratively with team members and project managers to ensure timely project delivery and the organizational skills to manage all aspects of complex projects from start through a successful completionExperience in designing and creating tile patterns, mosaics, and murals with a strong knowledge of color theory, composition, and visual aestheticsTrack record of strong sales performance through the development of relationships with clients and trade professionalsStrong product knowledge, remain current with industry trends, and great understanding of the design and installation processesEnhance the experience of our clients by achieving their desired objectives from tile design to installation, care & maintenanceDevelop and maintain a strong relationship with all parties to grow customer baseCoordinate with outside suppliers, vendors and services as neededThrive with a commitment to our shared visionQualifications:Previous experience in Sales, Interior Design, Retail, Customer Service, administration or other related fieldsProficient in design software such as Adobe Creative Suite, AutoCAD, and SketchUp a plusBachelor's degree or higher in Fine Arts, Interior Design, or a related field a plusKnowledge of design, working drawings, order possessingProject management from initial design concepts through completionDevelop design concept of client's interior projects and demonstrate tile design and applicationUtilize CAD resources to create and render client designUtilize QuickBooks, MS Office to manage and communicate with clients, staff and partnersCollaborate with homeowners, contractors, architects, and interior designers on project design details and deadlinesWork with internal staff to facilitate successful project completionDetail-oriented, Manage and prioritize workflow based on customer needs and resource availabilityAbility to address client questions and requests via phone, email and in our showroomCollaborate internally on ongoing process optimizationProfessional appearance with an engaging personalityParticipate in new team-member onboardingCompany DescriptionThe past 20+ years, exceeding our customers' desires has been our No.1 goal. We are well known by architects, interior designers, builders, contractors and residents on the North Shore for having that certain "je ne sais quoi" for their projects. Mona Lisa Stone & Tile, Inc. carries unique stone and decorative tiles, marble, granite, travertine, mosaics, slate and glass for any home.Company DescriptionThe past 20+ years, exceeding our customers' desires has been our No.1 goal. We are well known by architects, interior designers, builders, contractors and residents on the North Shore for having that certain "je ne sais quoi" for their projects. Mona Lisa Stone & Tile, Inc. carries unique stone and decorative tiles, marble, granite, travertine, mosaics, slate and glass for any home.