Design Consultant

Remote

🎨 Design

Design Consultant careers often come with experience working with companies in various industries, with the focus always being on helping them improve and realize their dream designs. The position can come with projects ranging from planning historical hotel lobby renovations to designing a new corporate campus that leverages the latest styles, designs and technology. Design Consultants get to know their clients’ personal tastes, lifestyles, design preferences and overall budgets in order to complete the job. They frequently research industry trends on each new consultation to more easily calibrate with clients.

What does a Design Consultant do?

A Design Consultant works with clients to create functional and aesthetically pleasing spaces and products. They can work individually or as part of a team, and they rely heavily on their communication, artistic, planning and interpersonal skills to understand and bring to life a client’s ideas, regardless of industry.

Responsibilities

A Design Consultant should be able to fulfill various duties and responsibilities. The following are some duties and responsibilities a Design Consultant should be able to execute:

Preparing and drawing plans for each client’s unique space
Collaborating with clients and their teams to fully understand their vision
Discovering and addressing conflicts between client preferences and end functionality of a design
Creating and showcasing 3D models of buildings or spaces being designed
Meeting with clients regarding budgetary details, design requirements and project completion timelines

Required Skills

A competitive Design Consultant will have certain skills and qualifications, including:

A deep understanding of colorways, popular design elements, architecture and how it all creates a single experience
An ability to research and analyze the latest designs within a client’s industry
Interpersonal and communication skills to build rapport and trust with clients
Creativity in both design and application to solve client issues while maintaining their desired aesthetic
Strong problem-solving skills to address conflicts of interest without slowing progress

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