Principal Designer

RH; Malibu (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

RH Interior Design is seeking a Principal Designer to lead the development of our design business. This role offers exposure to top-tier projects globally, with a focus on grandes maisons and high-end residential interiors.

You will guide a team of elite designers, shape design conceptions, and manage complex projects from concept to completion. The position emphasizes ownership, entrepreneurship, and growth within RH’s standalone design firm, with travel and client-facing leadership at the core

Qualifications

• 15+ years of interior design experience including architectural design and project management
• Professional published portfolio
• Experience with new construction and renovation timelines; design of kitchens, bathrooms and millwork
• Proven experience leading high-performing teams
• Hands-on expertise in interior construction and installation
• NCIDQ certification and degree in Interior Design, Architecture or related field preferred
• Proficiency with Mac OS, iOS, Microsoft Office and Google apps
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite and space planning/rendering programs
• Willingness to travel up to 50% domestically and internationally

Responsibilities

• Provide a luxury experience for RH clientele through every facet of RH Interior Design
• Integrate and implement the RH Design Ethos across residential interior design projects
• Attract, lead, inspire and develop a team of elite interior designers
• Create brand-elevating interior design presentations; communicate design concepts and product selections
• Guide clients through every phase of their design journey including consultations, site visits, deliveries and installations
• Lead multiple large-scale architectural design projects from concept to completion
• Champion the firm’s vision, strategies, and financial goals
• Serve as a brand ambassador by hosting exclusive events and driving brand growth
• Maintain engagement and knowledge within the local luxury market

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Team leadership

Client relationship mgmt

Construction knowledge

Education

NCIDQ certification

Interior Design or Architecture degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Adobe Creative Suite

Mac OS

Microsoft Office

Google applications

Job description

RH Interior Design is a multidisciplinary practice of designers, interior architects and stylists who create extraordinary, one-of-a-kind spaces. As one of the largest and most dominant residential design firms in the world, we have a global portfolio of celebrated, nationally published projects from San Francisco to Shanghai, Miami to Milan, Los Angeles to London, Pittsburgh to Paris, Toronto to Tokyo and Denver to Dubai.

RH is seeking a Principal Designer who will pioneer the development of our design business at RH Interior Design. This is a historic opportunity to join the disruptive evolution of RH in our first ever standalone brick-and-mortar interior design firm. RH is the ideal environment for an entrepreneurial designer seeking long-term professional growth, exposure to top-tier projects around the globe, a competitive salary and direct access to the expansive RH and Waterworks assortment.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide a luxury experience for RH clientele through every facet of RH Interior Design
• Masterfully integrate and implement the RH Design Ethos across all residential interior design projects
• Attract, lead, inspire and develop a team of elite interior designers
• Create brand-elevating interior design presentations; communicate design concepts, space planning decisions and product selections
• Guide clients through every phase of their design journey including consultations, site visits, deliveries and installations
• Lead multiple, large-scale architectural design projects from concept to completion
• Champion the firm’s vision, strategies, and financial goals
• Serve as a brand ambassador by hosting exclusive events, fostering relationships within the community and driving brand growth
• Maintain a high level of engagement and knowledge within the local luxury market

OUR REQUIREMENTS

• 15+ years of interior design experience, including architectural design, project management, and collaboration with cross-functional teams
• Professional published portfolio
• Demonstrated expertise in new construction and renovation timelines, including the design of custom kitchens, bathrooms and millwork
• Proven experience leading high-performing teams
• Hands-on expertise in interior construction and installation
• Previous ownership and operation of interior design firm preferred
• Must possess a valid passport for international travel and a valid driver’s license for daily vehicle operation
• NCIDQ certification and a degree in Interior Design, Architecture or a related field preferred
• Proficiency with Mac Operating System, iOS devices, Microsoft Office and Google applications
• In-depth proficiency in AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite and other related space planning/rendering programs preferred
• Local, domestic and international travel up to 50%

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Lift and mobilize small to medium items up to 25 lbs. while utilizing appropriate equipment and techniques
• Weekly domestic travel, both locally and out of state