Design Consultant Jobs in Massachusetts

Design Consultant jobs in Massachusetts are concentrated in Boston, Cambridge, and Worcester, where demand from architecture firms, corporate interiors, and product development studios keeps the market consistently active. Large employers with lasting Massachusetts footprints, including Gensler, Raytheon Technologies, and Boston Consulting Group, regularly seek design consultants at levels from junior associate to senior principal. The most in-demand specialties are interior design consulting, UX and product design consulting, and branded environment design. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.

Find Design Consultant Jobs

Overview

Open roles13
Top employerArhaus
Top cityBoston, MA
Cities hiring9
Work type40% On-site
Top credentialNo degree

Showing 5 of 13+ Design Consultant jobs

Closets by Design
Sales Design Consultant
We won't show you this job again
Closets by Design
New 15h ago
Sales Design Consultant
Closets by Design
Wellesley, Massachusetts
Business Development
Customer Success
Program Management
Project Management
$50k - $70k/yr
Remote (US)
No degree
201-500

Have you applied for this role?

Waterworks
Design Consultant
We won't show you this job again
Waterworks
Added 2d ago
Design Consultant
Waterworks
Boston, Massachusetts
Business Strategy
Project Management
Strategy & Corporate Development
$64k - $69k/yr
201-500

Have you applied for this role?

O
Luxury Showroom Design Consultant
We won't show you this job again
O
Added 2d ago
Luxury Showroom Design Consultant
Oasis Shower Doors & Specialty Glass
Peabody, Massachusetts
Consulting & Professional Services
IT Support
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
$25 - $30/hr
On-Site

Have you applied for this role?

Arhaus
Sales Associate / Design Consultant - Full Time
We won't show you this job again
Arhaus
Added 6d ago
Sales Associate / Design Consultant - Full Time
Arhaus
Peabody, Massachusetts
Business Strategy
Consulting & Professional Services
Project Management
1,001-5,000

Have you applied for this role?

G
Showroom Sales & Design Consultant - Part Time
We won't show you this job again
G
Added 6d ago
Showroom Sales & Design Consultant - Part Time
GENROSE Stone + Tile
Ipswich, Massachusetts
Customer Service
Inside Sales
Sales
$20 - $24/hr
On-Site

Have you applied for this role?

See All 13 Design Consultant Jobs in Massachusetts

Find roles in Massachusetts that match your experience and apply in just a few clicks.

Find Design Consultant Jobs

Design Consultant Jobs by City in Massachusetts

Where Massachusetts roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Boston
3 jobs
Peabody
2 jobs
Burlington
2 jobs
Dedham
1 job
Ipswich
1 job
Chicopee
1 job
Wellesley
1 job
Springfield
1 job
Chestnut Hill
1 job

Design Consultant Job Market in Massachusetts

A snapshot from current Massachusetts openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

Arhaus
Arhaus2 open roles
EY
EY1 open role
Best Tile
Best Tile1 open role

What Massachusetts Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in design consultant jobs across Massachusetts.

  • Bachelor's degree in interior design, architecture, or a closely related design discipline
  • NCIDQ certification or active Massachusetts-recognized interior design credential preferred
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, or SketchUp for producing construction-ready design documents
  • Demonstrated portfolio of completed client projects across commercial, residential, or institutional sectors
  • Experience managing client relationships, presenting design concepts, and incorporating feedback
  • Familiarity with Massachusetts building codes, ADA accessibility standards, and local permitting processes

Design Consultant Jobs in Massachusetts: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a design consultant in Massachusetts?

The most direct path is a bachelor's degree in interior design, architecture, or industrial design, followed by gaining documented work experience under a licensed professional. Massachusetts does not mandate a state-issued interior design license for all practice, but many employers and commercial clients require or strongly prefer the NCIDQ certification administered by the Council for Interior Design Qualification. Building a focused portfolio of completed projects is essential before applying to consulting roles.

Which companies hire design consultants in Massachusetts?

Companies currently hiring design consultants in Massachusetts include Arhaus, EY, and Best Tile, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Massachusetts's concentration of healthcare systems, higher education institutions, and technology headquarters generates steady consulting demand beyond traditional architecture and interiors firms.

Which Massachusetts cities have the most design consultant jobs?

Boston, Peabody, and Burlington have the most design consultant openings in Massachusetts. Boston drives the largest share through its dense cluster of corporate headquarters, major hospital campuses, and established architecture firms, while Cambridge's research and life-sciences institutions and Worcester's growing commercial development add substantial volume outside the core metro.

Are there remote design consultant jobs in Massachusetts?

Yes, though they're less common than in purely desk-based fields, since design consulting often involves site visits, client walkthroughs, and hands-on material review. About 60% of design consultant openings tied to Massachusetts are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting a real but limited share of the market. Conceptual, strategic, and UX-adjacent consulting phases are the most likely to be performed remotely.

How can I get hired as a design consultant in Massachusetts with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry point is an internship or junior design associate role at a mid-size Boston or Cambridge interiors or architecture firm, where you contribute to real projects while building a portfolio. Large Massachusetts employers such as healthcare systems and universities regularly hire design coordinators and project assistants as feeder roles. Completing your NCIDQ eligibility hours through an entry associate position and adding AutoCAD or Revit proficiency gives a candidate a clear edge over other applicants without full consulting experience.

Where can I find and apply to design consultant jobs in Massachusetts?

You can find and apply to design consultant jobs in Massachusetts on Migrate Mate, which lists current Massachusetts openings in one place. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience level and specialty, then apply directly to the ones that fit.

See All 13 Design Consultant Jobs in Massachusetts

Find roles in Massachusetts that match your experience and apply in just a few clicks.

Find Design Consultant Jobs