Design Consultant Jobs in Maryland
Design Consultant jobs in Maryland concentrate in interior design, architecture, and brand strategy, with the strongest demand tied to the federal contractor ecosystem, commercial real estate, and corporate headquarters along the I-270 and I-95 corridors. Baltimore, Bethesda, and Rockville are the primary hiring metros, where firms like Gensler, Clark Construction, and Booz Allen Hamilton regularly bring on design consultants across experience levels. Workplace design, environmental graphics, and user experience consulting are the sub-areas seeing the most consistent openings. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Sales & Design ConsultantJob Description
Luxury Pool Sales & Design Consultant
Office Location: Grasonville, MD
Status: Full Time
Schedule: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Salary: $40,000 plus commission
*Training Pay Provided*
Coastal Pools is looking for a Sales & Design Consultant who lives in Anne Arundel County to oversee the area on that side of the bridge.
Coastal Pools is one of the area’s leading custom pool builders, dedicated to making an impact and creating an extraordinary experience for our customers — building quality pools, providing exceptional service, giving back to the communities where we work and live, and fostering a culture of opportunity and growth for our Associates throughout their careers. We’ve been recognized as 2026 Best of Annapolis & Eastern Shore and consistently rank among the top pool builders in the region.
The Role at a Glance
The Sales & Design Consultant sells and designs custom swimming pools — turning a customer’s vision into a stunning design and a signed contract. This role blends excellent communication, deep product knowledge, design proficiency (Structure Studios), and the ability to understand and deliver on what each customer really wants.
You own the customer relationship from first meeting through contract: understanding their needs and budget, assessing the site, designing the pool in 2D and 3D, presenting with impact, and preparing accurate proposals — all while delivering a white-glove experience that earns referrals.
What You’ll Own
Customer Interaction
- Engage customers in person, by phone, and email to understand their pool-related needs.
- Answer inquiries with detailed information on options, features, and pricing; address concerns and objections.
- Meet with clients to understand preferences, requirements, and budget; gather site information (topography, structures, utilities).
Conceptualization & Design
- Develop creative pool design concepts that align with client preferences and site constraints.
- Use design software (Structure Studios) to create detailed 2D and 3D renderings.
- Integrate landscaping and hardscaping; incorporate client feedback into revisions.
Sales Presentations & Proposals
- Create and deliver compelling, customized sales presentations that highlight unique value.
- Prepare accurate, detailed quotes including all relevant costs; tailor proposals to the customer.
- Clearly articulate the value proposition and close the sale.
Collaboration & Expertise
- Coordinate with production and service for a seamless customer experience and clean handoff.
- Communicate customer expectations and specifications to relevant teams.
- Stay current on industry trends, products, and design innovations; provide expert advice.
Who Thrives in This Role
You’re a natural at connecting with people and bringing ideas to life. You listen well, you design with creativity and precision, and you can present and close with confidence. You’re comfortable with design software and budgets, and you own your pipeline and your customer relationships.
You take pride in a beautiful design, a clean proposal, and a customer who can’t wait to tell their friends about their experience.
Must-Have Skills & Abilities
- Consultative selling — you understand needs and close with a tailored value proposition.
- Design proficiency — you create compelling 2D/3D designs (Structure Studios).
- Product knowledge — deep understanding of pool options, features, and construction basics.
- Proposal & quoting accuracy — you build precise, complete quotes.
- Communication & presentation — you present with impact and handle objections.
- Customer experience — you deliver a white-glove experience that earns referrals.
- Pipeline ownership — you manage your customers and follow-up in JobTread.
Strongly Preferred
- Proven sales and/or design experience, ideally in pools, construction, or home improvement.
- Proficiency in Structure Studios or comparable 3D design software.
- JobTread experience and strong proposal skills.
- A portfolio of designs or a track record of sales results.
What We Offer
We believe great people deserve more than just a great place to work. Our competitive compensation and benefits package may include:
- Competitive base salary + performance-based incentive opportunity
- Take-home vehicle
- Medical, dental & vision insurance
- Retirement with company match
- Paid time off & paid holidays
- Company-paid life insurance & disability
- Professional development & training opportunities
- Company-provided technology/tools
- Career growth and advancement opportunities
- Employee recognition & company events
- A collaborative, team-focused work environment
- The opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a growing organization
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $40,000.00 - $250,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Compensation Package:
- Commission pay
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Sales & Design ConsultantJob Description
Luxury Pool Sales & Design Consultant
Office Location: Grasonville, MD
Status: Full Time
Schedule: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Salary: $40,000 plus commission
*Training Pay Provided*
Coastal Pools is looking for a Sales & Design Consultant who lives in Anne Arundel County to oversee the area on that side of the bridge.
Coastal Pools is one of the area’s leading custom pool builders, dedicated to making an impact and creating an extraordinary experience for our customers — building quality pools, providing exceptional service, giving back to the communities where we work and live, and fostering a culture of opportunity and growth for our Associates throughout their careers. We’ve been recognized as 2026 Best of Annapolis & Eastern Shore and consistently rank among the top pool builders in the region.
The Role at a Glance
The Sales & Design Consultant sells and designs custom swimming pools — turning a customer’s vision into a stunning design and a signed contract. This role blends excellent communication, deep product knowledge, design proficiency (Structure Studios), and the ability to understand and deliver on what each customer really wants.
You own the customer relationship from first meeting through contract: understanding their needs and budget, assessing the site, designing the pool in 2D and 3D, presenting with impact, and preparing accurate proposals — all while delivering a white-glove experience that earns referrals.
What You’ll Own
Customer Interaction
- Engage customers in person, by phone, and email to understand their pool-related needs.
- Answer inquiries with detailed information on options, features, and pricing; address concerns and objections.
- Meet with clients to understand preferences, requirements, and budget; gather site information (topography, structures, utilities).
Conceptualization & Design
- Develop creative pool design concepts that align with client preferences and site constraints.
- Use design software (Structure Studios) to create detailed 2D and 3D renderings.
- Integrate landscaping and hardscaping; incorporate client feedback into revisions.
Sales Presentations & Proposals
- Create and deliver compelling, customized sales presentations that highlight unique value.
- Prepare accurate, detailed quotes including all relevant costs; tailor proposals to the customer.
- Clearly articulate the value proposition and close the sale.
Collaboration & Expertise
- Coordinate with production and service for a seamless customer experience and clean handoff.
- Communicate customer expectations and specifications to relevant teams.
- Stay current on industry trends, products, and design innovations; provide expert advice.
Who Thrives in This Role
You’re a natural at connecting with people and bringing ideas to life. You listen well, you design with creativity and precision, and you can present and close with confidence. You’re comfortable with design software and budgets, and you own your pipeline and your customer relationships.
You take pride in a beautiful design, a clean proposal, and a customer who can’t wait to tell their friends about their experience.
Must-Have Skills & Abilities
- Consultative selling — you understand needs and close with a tailored value proposition.
- Design proficiency — you create compelling 2D/3D designs (Structure Studios).
- Product knowledge — deep understanding of pool options, features, and construction basics.
- Proposal & quoting accuracy — you build precise, complete quotes.
- Communication & presentation — you present with impact and handle objections.
- Customer experience — you deliver a white-glove experience that earns referrals.
- Pipeline ownership — you manage your customers and follow-up in JobTread.
Strongly Preferred
- Proven sales and/or design experience, ideally in pools, construction, or home improvement.
- Proficiency in Structure Studios or comparable 3D design software.
- JobTread experience and strong proposal skills.
- A portfolio of designs or a track record of sales results.
What We Offer
We believe great people deserve more than just a great place to work. Our competitive compensation and benefits package may include:
- Competitive base salary + performance-based incentive opportunity
- Take-home vehicle
- Medical, dental & vision insurance
- Retirement with company match
- Paid time off & paid holidays
- Company-paid life insurance & disability
- Professional development & training opportunities
- Company-provided technology/tools
- Career growth and advancement opportunities
- Employee recognition & company events
- A collaborative, team-focused work environment
- The opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a growing organization
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $40,000.00 - $250,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Compensation Package:
- Commission pay
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
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What Maryland Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in design consultant jobs across Maryland.
- Bachelor's degree in interior design, architecture, or a closely related design field
- Portfolio demonstrating completed commercial, residential, or brand design projects
- Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp, or Adobe Creative Suite
- Experience managing client relationships and presenting design concepts to stakeholders
- Familiarity with ADA standards, local Maryland building codes, and sustainability guidelines
- NCIDQ certification or active progress toward it preferred for mid-level and senior roles
Design Consultant Jobs in Maryland: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a design consultant in Maryland?
Most employers in Maryland require a bachelor's degree in interior design, architecture, or a related field, and many mid-level roles expect or strongly prefer the NCIDQ credential, which interior designers can pursue after meeting the education and experience requirements set by the Council for Interior Design Qualification. Maryland does not have a state-specific interior design license, but NCIDQ certification is the recognized professional standard, and building a portfolio of completed commercial or institutional projects in the Baltimore-Washington corridor is the clearest path to consistent hiring.
Which companies hire design consultants in Maryland?
Maryland design consultant roles are posted by ernesta, Fearless, and Closets by Design Wash DC and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. The federal contractor and commercial real estate sectors along the I-270 corridor are consistently among the most active Maryland employers for design consulting work.
Which Maryland cities have the most design consultant jobs?
Baltimore, Bethesda, and Severn hold the most design consultant openings in Maryland. The concentration reflects the density of federal agencies, government contractors, and corporate campuses in the DC suburbs, while Baltimore drives demand through its growing commercial real estate market, major health system campuses, and active arts and culture sector.
Are there remote design consultant jobs in Maryland?
Yes, though they are less common than in purely digital fields because design consulting often involves site visits, client walkthroughs, and hands-on material or spatial reviews. About 56% of design consultant openings tied to Maryland are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, with the remote-eligible work concentrated in brand strategy, digital UX, and early-phase concept development rather than construction-document or installation-phase work.
How can I get hired as a design consultant in Maryland with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is an internship or junior associate role at a Maryland architecture or interior design firm, where you build a portfolio on real commercial or government projects. Large Baltimore and Bethesda firms, health systems like Johns Hopkins, and federal contractors running design-build work often bring on design associates and project coordinators as entry points. Completing coursework toward NCIDQ eligibility and showing AutoCAD or Revit proficiency in a portfolio gives candidates a measurable edge over those with no credentials.
Where can I find and apply to design consultant jobs in Maryland?
You can find and apply to design consultant jobs in Maryland on Migrate Mate, which lists current Maryland openings across Baltimore, Bethesda, Rockville, and the surrounding metro. Find the roles that fit your experience and specialization, then apply directly through each listing.
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