Interior Design Consultant Jobs

Interior Design Consultant jobs are open across residential, commercial, hospitality, and retail sectors, at every level from junior to senior and principal, with specializations in space planning, sustainable design, and client project management. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles317+
Top stateCalifornia
Top employerEthan Allen
Top cityLos Angeles, CA
Work type69% On-site
Top industryRetail

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Interior Design Consultant
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Interior Design Consultant
Haverty Furniture Companies, Inc
Naples, Florida
Business Analysis
Business Strategy
Consulting & Professional Services
$55k - $100k/yr
Bachelor's degree in interior design
1,001-5,000

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Assistant Professor - Interior Design
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Assistant Professor - Interior Design
University of Nebraska
Lincoln, Nebraska
Higher Education
Research & Academia
Teaching & Instruction
National Council for Interior Design Qualification Certification (NCIDQ)
10,000+

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Interior Design Project Coordinator
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Interior Design Project Coordinator
RH
Houston, Texas
Account Management
Customer Service
Customer Success
$29 - $33/hr
5,001-10,000

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Interior Design Coordinator / Interior Designer
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Interior Design Coordinator / Interior Designer
Hamed Homes
Fort Wayne, Indiana
Content & Communications
Creative & Design
Multimedia Production
$40k - $100k/yr
On-Site

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Project Coordinator (Interior Design)
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Project Coordinator (Interior Design)
calico
Atlanta, Georgia
Business Operations
Project & Program Management
Project Management
$19 - $21/hr
On-Site

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Interior Design Consultant Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • Ethan Allen55
  • RH37
  • calico29
  • Ware Malcomb15
  • Corgan8

Top Industries Hiring

  • Retail24
  • Education4
  • Construction & Real Estate4
  • Insurance1
  • Staffing & Recruiting1

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in interior design consultant jobs.

  • Bachelor's degree in Interior Design or a related design field
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, or SketchUp for drafting and space planning
  • NCIDQ certification or active progress toward certification
  • Demonstrated experience managing client projects from concept through installation
  • Knowledge of building codes, ADA compliance, and sustainability standards
  • Strong verbal communication and client presentation skills

Tips for Your Interior Design Consultant Job Search

Tailor your portfolio to each setting

Residential and commercial hiring managers look for completely different things. Curate your portfolio so the first three projects reflect the setting you're targeting, whether that's high-end residential, corporate interiors, or hospitality environments.

List your CAD and rendering software specifically

Employers filter resumes by software. Name AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp, 3ds Max, or Adobe Creative Suite explicitly in your skills section rather than writing a vague phrase like 'proficient in design software' that applicant tracking systems will skip over.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists interior design consultant openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Highlight client-facing project outcomes

Descriptions like 'designed a living room' don't differentiate you. Reframe each project around client goals met, timelines hit, or scope managed, such as delivering a full-floor office refresh on a compressed timeline with multiple vendor stakeholders.

Prepare a problem-solution walkthrough for interviews

Most interior design consultant interviews include a portfolio review where you're asked to walk through one project in depth. Rehearse a clear problem-solution narrative for your strongest project: what the client needed, what constraints you faced, and how your design decisions resolved both.

Ask contract-specific questions before accepting an offer

Many interior design consultant roles involve a mix of billable client hours, travel to project sites, and vendor sourcing. Before accepting, clarify how billable hours are tracked, whether travel time is compensated, and who owns design assets after the project closes.

Interior Design Consultant Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most interior design consultants?

The companies hiring the most interior design consultants right now include Ethan Allen, RH, and calico, with the largest share of openings in California, Florida, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is strongest among commercial interiors firms and national retail and hospitality brands with ongoing renovation pipelines.

How many interior design consultant jobs are remote?

About 31% of interior design consultant openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most project work. Remote arrangements are most common for roles focused on initial space planning, client discovery, mood board development, and vendor sourcing rather than on-site installation management.

How do you become an interior design consultant?

Start by earning a bachelor's degree in interior design or a closely related field that covers drafting, space planning, and materials. Build a portfolio through internships, freelance projects, or academic work, then pursue NCIDQ certification once you've accumulated the required supervised experience hours. Entry-level roles at design firms or furniture retailers are common first steps into full consulting work.

Can you get hired as an interior design consultant with little experience?

Yes, but your portfolio matters more than your job history at this stage. Employers in residential and boutique commercial firms often hire candidates with strong academic portfolios and internship projects. Focus on roles with titles like junior designer or design associate, and be ready to demonstrate proficiency in AutoCAD or Revit since technical software skills can offset limited professional experience.

What does the interior design consultant interview process look like?

Most processes begin with a phone or video screen focused on your background and software skills, followed by an in-person or video portfolio review where you walk through two or three completed projects in detail. Some employers include a take-home design brief or space planning exercise before a final interview with a senior designer or studio director who assesses your client communication approach and design process.

Where can I find and apply to interior design consultant jobs?

You can find and apply to interior design consultant jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your experience level and specialization, then apply directly to each listing from the page.

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