Mid Level Lead Interior Designer Jobs
Mid level lead interior designer jobs go to designers ready to own projects end to end, guide junior team members, and make material decisions with limited oversight. Most openings are 9% remote or hybrid, concentrated in Construction & Real Estate, Retail, and Consulting & Professional Services, with employers like RH, Ryan Companies US, and Burns & McDonnell hiring at this level now.
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INTRODUCTION
RH at its core is about taste, and we believe the idea of scaling taste is large and far reaching. The RH brand attracts the best designers, artisans, manufacturers and talent in our industry, scaling and rendering their work more valuable across our integrated platform, enabling us to curate the most compelling collection of luxury home furnishings in the world. We are moving the brand beyond curating and selling products to conceptualizing and selling spaces by building an ecosystem of products, places, services and spaces that elevates and establishes the RH brand as a global thought leader, taste and place maker. At RH we believe deeply that the "right" people are our greatest asset. We value people with high energy, who possess the ability to energize others. People who are smart, creative and have a point of view. People who see the answer in every problem, versus those who see the problem in every answer. People who are driven, determined and won't take "no" for an answer. We value team players, people who are more concerned with what's right, rather than who's right.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
RH Interior Designers play an integral role in providing design services to walk-in clientele within an RH Gallery. This role is ideal for seasoned innovators with leadership qualities coupled with extensive interior design experience. RH Interior Designers possess an entrepreneurial spirit and a passion for building a thriving design business within their Gallery location. Our Designers have a sense of personal style, polished appearance, refined taste and a discerning eye for luxury. They understand the importance of attracting and retaining talented individuals who uphold the same personal and professional standards.
- Live Our Vision, Values and Beliefs every day
- Independently create original designs for residential interiors using the RH design point of view and in-depth knowledge of the RH assortment
- Determine design objectives for client’s individual space, considering the architecture, the environment and the client’s lifestyle
- Use floor plans, sketches and visual presentations to illustrate how the RH design point of view will be interpreted for the client’s personal space
- Ensure fiscal goals are achieved through design projects and gallery design consulting
- Meet with clients both in gallery and in home
- Lead multiple design projects of various sizes
- Master, execute, teach and support daily client interactions through the RH design point of view for residential interior design
- Successfully oversee all phases of the client experience from initial contact through delivery
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 5+ years design experience within a design firm or high-end furniture and luxury retail preferred
- Art, Architecture or Interior Design or similar degree preferred
- Professional portfolio required
- Hands-on interior installation experience preferred
- Proficiency in AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, and other related space planning and rendering programs with strong graphic and digital presentation skills
- Strong artistic skills, including hand rendering and sketching capabilities preferred
- Results-driven with proven ability to motivate, influence and inspire a team
- Commitment to Quality with exceptional attention to detail
- Current with local and global design industry trends
- Leadership or business experience preferred
- Successful project management preferred
- Proficiency with Mac Operating System, Microsoft Office and Google Applications
Physical Requirements
- Licensed to drive preferred
- Ability to travel locally or out of state
- Ability to lift and move small to medium items, up to 25 lbs. while utilizing appropriate equipment and safety techniques
- Ability to maneuver effectively around gallery floor, stock room and office
- Position entails prolonged standing, twisting, stooping, kneeling, squatting, bending and climbing
INTRODUCTION
RH at its core is about taste, and we believe the idea of scaling taste is large and far reaching. The RH brand attracts the best designers, artisans, manufacturers and talent in our industry, scaling and rendering their work more valuable across our integrated platform, enabling us to curate the most compelling collection of luxury home furnishings in the world. We are moving the brand beyond curating and selling products to conceptualizing and selling spaces by building an ecosystem of products, places, services and spaces that elevates and establishes the RH brand as a global thought leader, taste and place maker. At RH we believe deeply that the "right" people are our greatest asset. We value people with high energy, who possess the ability to energize others. People who are smart, creative and have a point of view. People who see the answer in every problem, versus those who see the problem in every answer. People who are driven, determined and won't take "no" for an answer. We value team players, people who are more concerned with what's right, rather than who's right.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
RH Interior Designers play an integral role in providing design services to walk-in clientele within an RH Gallery. This role is ideal for seasoned innovators with leadership qualities coupled with extensive interior design experience. RH Interior Designers possess an entrepreneurial spirit and a passion for building a thriving design business within their Gallery location. Our Designers have a sense of personal style, polished appearance, refined taste and a discerning eye for luxury. They understand the importance of attracting and retaining talented individuals who uphold the same personal and professional standards.
- Live Our Vision, Values and Beliefs every day
- Independently create original designs for residential interiors using the RH design point of view and in-depth knowledge of the RH assortment
- Determine design objectives for client’s individual space, considering the architecture, the environment and the client’s lifestyle
- Use floor plans, sketches and visual presentations to illustrate how the RH design point of view will be interpreted for the client’s personal space
- Ensure fiscal goals are achieved through design projects and gallery design consulting
- Meet with clients both in gallery and in home
- Lead multiple design projects of various sizes
- Master, execute, teach and support daily client interactions through the RH design point of view for residential interior design
- Successfully oversee all phases of the client experience from initial contact through delivery
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 5+ years design experience within a design firm or high-end furniture and luxury retail preferred
- Art, Architecture or Interior Design or similar degree preferred
- Professional portfolio required
- Hands-on interior installation experience preferred
- Proficiency in AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, and other related space planning and rendering programs with strong graphic and digital presentation skills
- Strong artistic skills, including hand rendering and sketching capabilities preferred
- Results-driven with proven ability to motivate, influence and inspire a team
- Commitment to Quality with exceptional attention to detail
- Current with local and global design industry trends
- Leadership or business experience preferred
- Successful project management preferred
- Proficiency with Mac Operating System, Microsoft Office and Google Applications
Physical Requirements
- Licensed to drive preferred
- Ability to travel locally or out of state
- Ability to lift and move small to medium items, up to 25 lbs. while utilizing appropriate equipment and safety techniques
- Ability to maneuver effectively around gallery floor, stock room and office
- Position entails prolonged standing, twisting, stooping, kneeling, squatting, bending and climbing
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Who's Hiring
- RH13
- Ryan Companies US11
- Burns & McDonnell3
- CannonDesign2
- Vesta1
Top Industries Hiring
- Construction & Real Estate18
- Retail13
- Consulting & Professional Services4
- Fintech1
- Technology & Software1
Mid Level Lead Interior Designer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mid level lead interior designer job?
Position your portfolio around projects you led rather than contributed to, showing concept development through installation. Highlight moments where you managed consultant relationships, made finish selections independently, or guided a junior designer. Employers at this level want evidence of ownership, so lead every application with the decisions you drove and the results those decisions produced.
Which companies hire mid level lead interior designers?
Companies hiring mid level lead interior designers right now include RH, Ryan Companies US, and Burns & McDonnell, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, hiring comes from architecture and design studios, commercial real estate developers, hospitality brands, and corporate in-house design teams with enough project volume to support a dedicated mid-level lead.
Are there remote mid level lead interior designer jobs?
Yes, though the role often requires some on-site presence for client walkthroughs and contractor coordination. About 9% of mid level lead interior designer openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with hybrid arrangements being the most common since studios typically expect leads on-site during key project milestones.
How do I move up to a mid level lead interior designer role?
The jump from entry level to mid level happens when you shift from executing someone else's vision to shaping your own. Build depth by volunteering to manage a full project phase, taking on consultant coordination, and documenting measurable outcomes like budget adherence or client approval rates. Employers look for a portfolio that shows increasing ownership, not just growing output.
Which industries hire the most mid level lead interior designers?
Mid Level lead interior designer roles concentrate in Construction & Real Estate, Retail, and Consulting & Professional Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive consistent hiring at this level because their projects are complex enough to need a dedicated lead who can own design decisions without constant senior oversight, yet structured enough to support mid-level career development.