Design Consultant Jobs in Ohio
Design Consultant jobs in Ohio are in steady demand, concentrated in interior design, architectural consulting, and product development work for commercial, retail, and residential clients. Columbus, Cleveland, and Cincinnati are the primary hiring centers, home to established employers like Abercrombie & Fitch, Steelcase's Ohio-based client teams, and large commercial architecture firms such as Messer and GBBN. The most consistently sought specialties are commercial interiors, brand environment design, and construction document coordination. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Home improvement business is seeking an individual that will be responsible for learning and implementing the Re-Bath sales system including meeting with customers, determining their needs, presenting our products, overcoming objections and closing on the sale, training, working with management to recruit, train, and maintain sales efficiencies throughout the entire sales team. No cold calling is required. Re-Bath is partnered with two of the biggest box stores in the country and all leads are scheduled for you.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Make a connection with our customers, review their needs, assist with product/design selections, make recommendations and make the sale
- Prepare and present in home and off site sales presentations to potential customers, close the sale and establish a contract
- Looking for motivated individual that wants to make a lot of money
- Must be a good communicator and outgoing
- We will train you on what it takes to be successful in the home
- Must have the will to work hard every day
- Conduct thorough job site measuring, take photos and calculate the cost of the project
- Review job quote with customer, address potential obstacles to contract and collect/prepare necessary documentation/contacts/down payment
- Prepare the Job Sales Packet, which includes the completed and signed contract, photographs of the area the project will be installed at, diagram of bath and credit application (if needed)
- Participate in local, regional and corporate sales and product trainings and seminars in person, online and through various content delivery resources
- Achieve company objectives in sales, lead conversions, customer service and production
- Attend local trade shows, home events and additional lead generating opportunities as requested
Qualifications
- Be 21 years of age
- Ability to lean, master and implement the Re-Bath franchise system tools, products, training and resources
- Be able to communicate and understand the predominant languages of the company trade area
- Attention to detail, highly organized and strong work ethic and ethics
- A warm, outgoing and enthusiastic personality
- Self-motivated with a high urgency to succeed
- Direct to customer sales experience. “In Home” sales experience a plus
- Excellent verbal and written communications skills
- Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook)
- Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service
- Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines and standard accepted practices.
- High School Diploma required
- Must have valid Drivers License
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $100,000.00 - $225,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Paid training
Work Location: In person
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Design Consultant Job Market in Ohio
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Retail
- Construction & Real Estate
What Ohio Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in design consultant jobs across Ohio.
- Bachelor's degree in interior design, architecture, or a closely related design field
- Portfolio demonstrating completed commercial or residential design projects
- Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, or SketchUp for design development and documentation
- Three or more years of client-facing design consulting or project coordination experience
- Familiarity with Ohio and local building codes, ADA standards, and material specifications
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for client presentations and contractor coordination
Design Consultant Jobs in Ohio: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a design consultant in Ohio?
Most design consultant roles in Ohio require a bachelor's degree in interior design, architecture, or industrial design from an accredited program. Interior designers who handle commercial projects may pursue licensure through the Ohio Architects Board or hold the NCIDQ credential, which Ohio recognizes as the professional standard for independent practice. Building a portfolio of completed projects and gaining experience through internships or junior designer roles at Ohio firms is the most direct path to landing a consulting position.
Which companies hire design consultants in Ohio?
Employers hiring design consultants in Ohio right now include Arhaus, Rite Rug, and Big Sandy Superstore, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Ohio's concentration of corporate headquarters, retail brands, and large healthcare systems in Columbus and Cincinnati creates consistent demand for both in-house and contract design consultants.
Which Ohio cities have the most design consultant jobs?
Columbus, Dayton, and Cincinnati account for the largest share of design consultant openings in Ohio. Columbus leads because of its dense corporate and retail headquarters market, while Cleveland's industrial base and Cleveland Clinic's ongoing facilities expansion drive demand there, and Cincinnati's mix of consumer goods companies and commercial real estate activity supports a strong consulting market.
Are there remote design consultant jobs in Ohio?
Yes, but they are less common than in purely digital fields, since design consulting often involves site visits, client walkthroughs, and hands-on material selection. About 60% of design consultant openings tied to Ohio are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with fully remote roles more likely for brand strategy, space planning, or digital rendering work than for construction-document-heavy or on-site project management roles.
How can I get hired as a design consultant in Ohio with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is an internship or junior designer role at a mid-size commercial interior design or architecture firm in Columbus, Cleveland, or Cincinnati. Large Ohio employers like healthcare systems and corporate real estate groups regularly bring on design coordinators or project assistants who grow into consulting roles. A strong portfolio from studio coursework, a completed NCIDQ Fundamentals exam, or AutoCAD and Revit proficiency can offset limited professional experience when applying to entry-level openings.
Where can I find and apply to design consultant jobs in Ohio?
You can find and apply to design consultant jobs in Ohio on Migrate Mate, which lists current Ohio openings. Search the listings for roles that fit your experience level, specialty, and preferred location, then apply directly to the ones that match.
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