Studio Project Leader
About the role
RH Interior Design is a multidisciplinary practice of designers, interior architects, and stylists who create extraordinary, one‑of‑a‑kind spaces. As one of the largest and most dominant residential design firms in the world, RH has a global portfolio of celebrated, nationally published projects spanning cities such as San Francisco, Shanghai, Miami, Milan, Los Angeles, London, Pittsburgh, Paris, Toronto, Tokyo, Denver, and Dubai. The company is seeking a Studio Project Leader to lead key phases of the interior‑design project lifecycle and contribute to the success of RH Interior Design projects. This historic opportunity joins the disruptive evolution of RH’s second standalone brick‑and‑mortar interior‑design firm and offers an entrepreneurial environment with long‑term professional growth and exposure to top‑tier projects worldwide.
Responsibilities
- Provide a luxury experience for clientele through every facet of the RH Interior Design experience.
- Engage in collaborative efforts across all phases of the design process, including client consultations, site assessments, design development, 3D renderings, presentations, and overseeing installations.
- Coordinate all phases of interior design projects from consultations and site visits to order placement and installation.
- Lead communication and delivery with outsourced vendor partners, artisans, and/or local showrooms.
- Create and maintain comprehensive project and design documentation for client‑appointed trades, construction teams, project managers, and real estate personnel.
- Navigate any project scope changes, ensuring proper documentation, communication, and approvals are obtained before implementation.
- Work closely with procurement, logistics, and sales teams to align resources and timelines, ensuring design and project deliverables meet both client expectations and organizational standards.
- Ensure project schedules and timelines are met, maintaining alignment with the overall project strategy.
- Provide regular status updates to clients and internal stakeholders, including progress reports, project timelines, and any changes or updates to scope or schedule.
- Communicate and partner with cross‑functional teams at all levels of the RH organization.
Requirements
- 3+ years of project management experience within the interior design or architecture industry, successfully overseeing projects from concept to completion.
- Experience in a design firm, high‑end furniture showroom, or luxury retail environment is preferred.
- Commitment to ongoing education and professional growth through mentorship and continuous learning opportunities.
- Strategically focused with a strong, relationship‑driven mindset.
- Proficiency with Mac operating system, iOS devices, Microsoft Office, and Google applications.
- Familiarity with Salesforce is preferred.
- Ability to travel locally and domestically up to 25% of the time.
Physical requirements
Lift and mobilize small to medium items up to 25 lb. while utilizing appropriate equipment and techniques.