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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Overview

Open roles30
Top employerBig Sandy Superstore
Top cityColumbus, OH
Cities hiring17
Work type44% On-site
Top industryRetail

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Bassett Furniture
52268 - Design Consultant
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Bassett Furniture
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52268 - Design Consultant
Bassett Furniture
Mason, Ohio
Business Development
Growth Marketing
Marketing
$70k - $135k/yr
1,001-5,000

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Arhaus
Sales Associate/ Design Consultant - Full Time
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Sales Associate/ Design Consultant - Full Time
Arhaus
Fairlawn, Ohio
Business Operations
Customer Service
Customer Success
1,001-5,000

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Closets by Design
Design Consultant / Sales
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Design Consultant / Sales
Closets by Design
Chagrin Falls, Ohio
IT Support
Project Management
Technical Program Management
$3,000 - $5,000/yr
Hybrid
201-500

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Closets by Design
Design Consultant / Sales
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Design Consultant / Sales
Closets by Design
Broadview Heights, Ohio
Customer Service
Retail Banking & Branch Management
Sales
$3,000 - $5,000/yr
Hybrid
201-500

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Bassett Furniture
Design Consultant
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Bassett Furniture
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Design Consultant
Bassett Furniture
Columbus, Ohio
Business Development
Growth Marketing
Marketing
$70k - $135k/yr
1,001-5,000

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Design Consultant Jobs by City in Ohio

Where Ohio roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Columbus
7 jobs
Cincinnati
6 jobs
Cleveland
3 jobs
Stow
1 job
Mason
1 job
Dayton
1 job
Toledo
1 job
Sunbury
1 job
Blue Ash
1 job

Design Consultant Job Market in Ohio

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

Who's Hiring

Big Sandy Superstore
Big Sandy Superstore4 open roles
RH
RH3 open roles
Rite Rug
Rite Rug3 open roles

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 Big Sandy Superstore, RH, and Rite Rug, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 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, Cincinnati, and Cleveland 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 56% of design consultant openings tied to Ohio are remote or hybrid as of September 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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