Interior Designer | Advanced

RH; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

RH in Portland seeks an experienced Interior Designer to create original residential interiors using the RH design point of view and the RH assortment. You will determine design objectives for each space, considering architecture, environment, and client lifestyle.

You will lead multiple projects, meet clients in-gallery and in-home, and oversee all phases from initial contact to delivery while staying current with design trends and tools.

Qualifications

• Proven interior design experience, preferably in luxury retail or high-end residential projects.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating concept-to-delivery design work.
• Ability to lead and collaborate with a design team and clients.

Responsibilities

• Live RH Vision, Values and Beliefs daily.
• Independently create original residential designs using RH’s design POV and assortment.
• Define design objectives for client spaces considering architecture, environment and lifestyle.
• Use floor plans, sketches and visuals to illustrate RH design interpretation.
• Ensure project profitability through design decisions and client consulting.
• Meet with clients in-gallery and in-home.
• Lead multiple design projects of varying sizes.
• Oversee all phases of client experience from initial contact to delivery.

Skills

Interior design

Leadership

Project management

Client interaction

AutoCAD

Adobe Creative Suite

Education

Bachelor's degree in Interior Design or related

Tools

AutoCAD

Adobe Creative Suite

SketchUp

3D rendering

Job description

RH at its core is about taste, and we believe the idea of scaling taste is large and far reaching. The RH brand attracts the best designers, artisans, manufacturers and talent in our industry, scaling and rendering their work more valuable across our integrated platform, enabling us to curate the most compelling collection of luxury home furnishings in the world. We are moving the brand beyond curating and selling products to conceptualizing and selling spaces by building an ecosystem of products, places, services and spaces that elevates and establishes the RH brand as a global thought leader, taste and place maker. At RH we believe deeply that the "right" people are our greatest asset. We value people with high energy, who possess the ability to energize others. People who are smart, creative and have a point of view. People who see the answer in every problem, versus those who see the problem in every answer. People who are driven, determined and won't take "no" for an answer. We value team players, people who are more concerned with what's right, rather than who's right. RH Interior Designers play an integral role in providing design services to walk-in clientele within an RH Gallery. This role is ideal for seasoned innovators with leadership qualities coupled with extensive interior design experience. RH Interior Designers possess an entrepreneurial spirit and a passion for building a thriving design business within their Gallery location. Our Designers have a sense of personal style, polished appearance, refined taste and a discerning eye for luxury. They understand the importance of attracting and retaining talented individuals who uphold the same personal and professional standards.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Live Our Vision, Values and Beliefs every day
• Independently create original designs for residential interiors using the RH design point of view and in-depth knowledge of the RH assortment
• Determine design objectives for client's individual space, considering the architecture, the environment and the client's lifestyle
• Use floor plans, sketches and visual presentations to illustrate how the RH design point of view will be interpreted for the client's personal space
• Ensure fiscal goals are achieved through design projects and gallery design consulting
• Meet with clients both in gallery and in home
• Lead multiple design projects of various sizes
• Master, execute, teach and support daily client interactions through the RH design point of view for residential interior design
• Successfully oversee all phases of the client experience from initial contact through delivery

OUR REQUIREMENTS

• 5+ years design experience within a design firm or high-end furniture and luxury retail preferred
• Art, Architecture or Interior Design or similar degree preferred
• Professional portfolio required
• Hands-on interior installation experience preferred
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, and other related space planning and rendering programs with strong graphic and digital presentation skills
• Strong artistic skills, including hand rendering and sketching capabilities preferred
• Results-driven with proven ability to motivate, influence and inspire a team
• Commitment to Quality with exceptional attention to detail
• Current with local and global design industry trends
• Leadership or business experience preferred
• Successful project management preferred
• Proficiency with Mac Operating System, Microsoft Office and Google Applications

OUR PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Licensed to drive preferred
• Ability to travel locally or out of state
• Ability to lift and move small to medium items, up to 25 lbs. while utilizing appropriate equipment and safety techniques
• Ability to maneuver effectively around gallery floor, stock room and office
• Position entails prolonged standing, twisting, stooping, kneeling, squatting, bending and climbing