Lead Designer - Residential Interior Design at Restoration Hardware in San Francisco, California

Job Description:

JOB DESCRIPTION
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.

We are designers, not decorators. That distinction means that we look at a project in the context of the entire space, or the whole, rather than as parts or components. RH designers understand the art and science of lifestyle, environment and taste to create a functional, beautiful and personal space. We provide luxury design services for the reimagining of one room or an entire home, anywhere in the world. Our designers embody the RH lifestyle and a sense of personal style, polished appearance, refined taste and a discerning eye for luxury.

Lead Designers play an integral role in overseeing, leading and growing the design business within a major market or full-line RH Design Gallery. They are innovators with an entrepreneurial spirit and a passion for establishing and fostering relationships.

We believe RH is one of the most innovative and fastest growing luxury brands in the home furnishings marketplace. We believe our brand stands alone and is redefining this highly fragmented and growing market. Our ability to innovate, curate and integrate products, categories, services, hospitality and businesses with a completely authentic and distinctive point of view, is a powerful platform for long-term growth. We evolved our brand to become RH, positioning our Company to curate a lifestyle beyond the four walls of the home. Our unique product development, go-to-market and supply chain capabilities, together with our significant scale, enable us to offer a compelling combination of design, quality and value that we believe is unparalleled in the marketplace.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Live Our Values: People, Quality, Service and Innovation
• Provide a luxury experience for RH clientele through RH Design Atelier services
• Qualify and educate potential design clientele on services offered by the RH Design Atelier
• Master and execute the RH Design Atelier ethos for residential interior design
• Oversee all large-scale and VIP design projects
• Lead and mentor a team of designers
• Educate and on-board new designers
• Provide design expertise and direction to the Gallery Design Team
• Foster close partnerships with Gallery Leaders, the Gallery Design Team and Field Leaders
• Oversee the growth and development of the design business in partnership with the Gallery Leaders
• Ensure fiscal goals are achieved
• Represent the RH lifestyle brand through communication, personal appearance, and professionalism
• Provide brand advocacy and support in recruiting efforts
• Maintain a strong interest in the luxury and design industry
• Support the visual and quality standards within the Gallery

REQUIREMENTS

• Art, Architecture or Interior Design degree and relevant experience preferred
• 7+ years of interior design or relevant experience preferred
• Professional portfolio required
• Design Team Leadership experience required
• Proven success developing and overseeing concurrent projects
• Hands-on interior installation experience required
• Experience within a design firm or high-end furniture and luxury retail required
• People and service and relationship driven
• Strong leadership skills
• Strategic and mental agility
• Highly organized
• Collaborative
• Results-oriented
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency with Mac Operating System, IOS devices, Microsoft Office and Google Applications
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite and other related space planning/rendering programs preferred
• Strong artistic skills, including hand rendering and sketching capabilities preferred

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to lift and mobilize small to medium items up to 25 lbs. while utilizing appropriate equipment and techniques
• Ability to maneuver effectively around gallery floor, stock room and office
• Position entails prolonged standing, twisting, stooping, kneeling, squatting, bending and climbing
• Licensed to drive preferred
• Ability to travel locally or out of state

ABOUT US
RH is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, or any other status protected by federal or state law or local ordinance.

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