Interior Designer / Sales

Harrell Design + Build; Mountain View (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Employee stock ownership plan

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

Harrell Design + Build in Mountain View, CA, seeks an Interior Designer / Interior Architect with strong sales acumen to guide clients from initial concept through construction completion. This unique hybrid, full-time onsite role combines design leadership with client relationship management across the full project journey.

You will own the client journey from meeting prospects to presenting design agreements, leading from concept design to construction documents, and collaborating with CAD

Qualifications

• 5+ years of proven sales experience with varied project sizes.
• Strong space planning and design skills across residential interiors.
• Experience with Design + Build project delivery preferred.
• Proficiency in Chief Architect and MS Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Meet, qualify, and build relationships with prospective clients.
• Present and sell design agreements and construction contracts.
• Lead projects from concept design to construction documents.
• Collaborate with CAD specialists and engineers for permit-ready plans.
• Guide clients through design decisions, materials, and finishes.
• Develop layouts, cabinetry, lighting, and space planning solutions.
• Attend on-site meetings and ensure design intent during construction.
• Support projects through construction and generate new leads.

Skills

Sales experience

Space planning

Residential interiors

Project management

Client relations

Communication

Highly organized

Interpersonal skills

Sketching & visualization

Education

Bachelor’s degree or Design Certificate

CID/CKD/CDD preferred

Tools

Chief Architect

MS Office Suite

Job description

Interior Designer / Sales (Design + Build)

Full-Time | Onsite | Mountain View, CA

Join an award-winning, employee‑owned Design + Build firm where your creativity directly drives both design excellence and client experience. At Harrell Design + Build, we’re looking for a talented Interior Designer / Interior Architect with strong sales acumen to guide clients from initial concept through construction completion. This is a unique hybrid role where you’ll own the full client journey—design, relationship‑building, and project success.

What You’ll Do

As a key member of our Design + Sales team, you will:

• Meet, qualify, and build relationships with prospective clients
• Present and sell design agreements and construction contracts
• Lead projects from concept design → schematic design → construction documents
• Collaborate with CAD specialists and engineers to produce permit‑ready plans
• Guide clients through design decisions, materials, and finishes
• Develop layouts, cabinetry plans, lighting/electrical plans, and space planning solutions
• Attend key on‑site meetings (electrical walkthroughs, tile layout, etc.)
• Support projects through construction to ensure design intent is executed
• Participate in marketing events and proactively generate new client leads

Projects range from kitchens and bathrooms to full home remodels and additions.

What Makes You Successful In This Role

We’re looking for someone who is both design-driven and results-oriented:

• 5+ years of proven sales experience (with varied project sizes and clientele)
• Strong space planning and design skills across residential interiors
• Ability to confidently select:
• Plumbing fixtures
• Cabinetry
• Lighting & electrical layouts
• Finishes (tile, flooring, color palettes)
• Experience with Design + Build project delivery (highly preferred)
• Proficiency in:
• Chief Architect (preferred)
• MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Ability to sketch, visualize, and communicate ideas quickly
• Highly organized, self‑directed, and able to manage multiple projects
• Strong interpersonal skills—comfortable working with a wide range of clients

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Interior Designer (CID)
• NKBA Certification (CKD or CBD)
• ASID affiliation
• Bachelor’s degree or Design Certificate
• Knowledge of Green Building and/or Universal Design

Why Join Harrell Design + Build?

• Employee‑Owned (ESOP) company—you share in the success
• 35+ years of industry leadership
• Award‑winning design + craftsmanship
• Collaborative, high‑performing team environment
• Opportunity to own your projects from start to finish

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary + performance‑based earning potential
• Medical, dental, and paid time off
• Career growth within an established, respected firm

Base Salary is $85,000 to $102,000.00 yearly.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee stock ownership plan
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Pay: $85,000.00 - $102,000.00 per year

Ability to Relocate

• Mountain View, CA 94043 - In person.