- May 26, 2025
- Jessica Harling
In the design world, we often talk about first impressions and how a space feels when someone walks in. But there’s another kind of first impression that matters just as much: the one your company makes on a potential team member.
If you’re in the window treatment or interior design industry and you’re looking to grow your team with installers, project managers, fabricators, designers, you should know this: hiring is no longer just about vetting candidates. It’s about mutual discovery.
The best candidates are looking for the right fit for their lives just as much as you’re looking for the perfect employee. That being said, hiring companies need to sell their opportunity just as much as candidates sell their skills and what they bring to the table.
This Isn’t Just a Job, It’s A Craft
In window treatments, we’re not just hanging blinds or choosing fabrics. We’re elevating homes and commercial spaces.
To attract the kind of people who take pride in this craft that care about craftsmanship, customer experience, and aesthetics, you have to help them see what you’re building.
Share your mission and values. Show them how your work matters and makes a difference.
Your next installer, seamstress, or designer isn’t just looking for a paycheck. They’re looking for purpose.
Great Talent Has Options And They’re Looking at You, Too
There are a lot of opportunities out there, especially for skilled trades and creative professionals in the home and design space. People with experience in window treatments, sewing, carpentry, or project management are being approached by multiple companies.
Share what makes your company special: your approach to design, your team culture, how you invest in learning, the kind of clients you work with, or even the beautiful projects you bring to life.
Let candidates feel your brand. That’s what makes them choose you.
Every Interaction Reflects Your Brand
From the very first message or phone call, your hiring process tells a story.
Is your communication clear and timely? Do you show candidates they’re respected and valued? Do you introduce them to your team and your vision?
In the world of interior design and high-touch service, attention to detail matters. The hiring process is no different. It’s all about presentation.
The way you show up during hiring is a preview of what it’s like to work with you.
People Join People, Not Just Companies
Let’s be real: the design and home improvement world runs on people. Not logos or tag lines, but humans.
If your team is passionate, collaborative, and caring, don’t keep that a secret. Let your candidates meet them. Let them see the camaraderie and culture first hand.
Start building that bond from the very first conversation.
When You Hire Differently, You Build Differently
By treating candidates like collaborators and welcoming them with openness, you build a stronger business.
In the window treatment and design space, reputation is everything. Word-of-mouth travels fast, and a kind, thoughtful hiring experience will set you apart, not just to job seekers, but in the eyes of your clients, too.
How you treat people says everything about who you are.
Extend the Warmth
Just like a beautifully designed window treatment can soften a room, the way you approach hiring can soften the process. And that warmth makes people want to stay.
Of course you should expect excellence from candidates. But also offer them a glimpse of what makes working with you a joy. Show them the pride you take in your work, your team, and your purpose.
After all, when both sides feel seen, heard, and valued, that’s when the best matches happen.
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