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Companies that manufacture furniture, furnishings, and equipment (FF&E) products use interior designers in many ways. A designer might work in a manufacturer's showrooms, assisting the interior designers and other allied professionals who come to the showroom. A few manufacturers have staff designers at a factory location to aid other designers and architects in planning and specifying the company' products.

An interior designer with a minimum of three years' experience in the business might be hired as part of the sales representative group. Sales representatives (also called reps) are almost always paid a commission rather than a salary. These individuals call on design firms and large clients that are considering use of the company's products. Becoming part of the product design staff is a less frequent but still possible option. Depending on the product, the company may require that the designer have an industrial design background rather than an interior design background.

A designer who works for a manufacturer often has the opportunity to travel throughout the United States. Many of the major manufacturers have showrooms in foreign countries therefore providing the possibility to work outside the country. Compensation depends on the actual job. Showroom sales positions and sales reps are commission based; designers are paid a salary.