Interior Designer / Sales

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

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Employee stock ownership plan

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Harrell Design + Build is a leading Bay Area design-build firm seeking an Interior Designer / Interior Architect with strong sales acumen to guide clients from initial concept through construction completion. This unique hybrid role owns the full client journey—design, relationships, and project success.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years of sales experience and strong space planning and residential design skills.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of proven sales experience with varied project sizes.
• Strong space planning and design skills across residential interiors.
• Ability to confidently select plumbing fixtures, cabinetry, and lighting.
• Experience with Design + Build project delivery.
• Proficiency in Chief Architect preferred.

Responsibilities

• Meet and qualify prospective clients and build relationships.
• 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 and space planning solutions.
• Attend on-site meetings and ensure design intent is executed.
• Generate new client leads through marketing events.
• Own projects from start to finish.

Skills

sales experience

space planning

design skills

sketching and visualization

interpersonal skills

multi-project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree or Design Certificate

CID

CKD or CBD NKBA certification

Tools

Chief Architect

MS Office Suite

Job description

Harrell Design + Build is the leading full service Residential Design + Build company in the Bay Area. We are known for our award-winning designs, excellent construction crews and craftsmanship, our Employee-Owned company and philosophies, a proven business process with more than 35 years in business.

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
• 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)
• 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
• Collaborative, high-performing team environment
• Opportunity to own your projects from start to finish
• Competitive base salary + performance-based earning potential
• Medical, dental, and paid time off
• Career growth within an established, respected firm

Pay

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

Job Type: Full-time

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

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

Ability to Relocate

Principals only—no recruiters please. We review applications electronically and will contact qualified candidates.