Design & Project Consultant - Residential Remodeling

Gordon Reese Design Build - Walnut Creek, CA

Pay: $100,000-$160,000 per year - total target compensation

Are you a designer who loves the details — but also loves the conversation? Do you love the creative work — the space planning, the 3D walkthroughs, the perfect tile layout — but also want to be in the room when clients say yes? Are you the kind of person who can run a qualification call in the morning, measure an as-built in the afternoon, and present a material palette by end of day?  

We're looking for a Design & Project Consultant — a rare hybrid who can own clients from first call through design hand-off. If you're a detail-oriented designer who genuinely enjoys people — we'd love to meet you. 

About Us

Gordon Reese Design Build is over 40-year-old, family-owned design-build remodeling firm in Walnut Creek, CA. We guide busy homeowners through the design and construction of their dream spaces with price certainty, minimal stress, and eco-friendly methods. Our no-change-order guarantee and 3D walkthrough technology set us apart. We're a close-knit team of nine that values balance, continuous improvement, and personal responsibility — and we give back through Arm of Care, Save Mount Diablo, and community remodeling seminars. 

Learn more: https://gordonreese.com/ 

Summary of Responsibilities 

We're seeking a Design & Project Consultant to own clients from first call through design hand-off. This is a dual role: you'll qualify leads and guide prospects into signed design agreements (reporting to the CEO), then execute conceptual design, material selections, and permit-ready plan sets in Chief Architect (reporting to the Design Project Manager). 

This is a high-ownership role at a growing company — perfect for a detail-oriented designer who enjoys client interaction and wants real variety, real autonomy, and real earning potential. 

What You’ll Do 

• Conduct qualification calls using our Sandler-style playbook 
• Run feasibility studies/in-home consultations  
• Develop conceptual designs, space plans, and 3D walkthroughs in Chief Architect 
• Manage complete material selections down to the finest detail 
• Produce code-compliant plan sets for permitting and field execution 
• Procure all materials, fixtures, and finishes with budget alignment 
• Lead structured hand-offs to estimation, production, and field teams 
• Represent GRDB at remodeling seminars, real estate offices, and community events 

What You Bring 

• 5+ years in residential architectural design, interior architecture, or high-end design-build remodeling 
• Bachelor's degree or certifications in Interior Design, Architectural Design or related field is required 
• Portfolio showing residential remodeling projects and drafting skills 
• 3D walkthrough capability (live camera movement, not just static renderings) 
• Proficiency in Chief Architect (or AutoCAD/Revit with willingness to learn) 
• High emotional intelligence; adaptable 
• Comfortable with client interaction and sales conversations (we'll train on Sandler) 

What We Offer 

• Base salary + commission. OTE: $100,000-$160,000 per year
• 401K with matching 
• Health insurance 
• Profit sharing (quarterly) 
• Cell phone + fuel stipend, mileage reimbursement 
• 12 paid holidays, paid vacation/sick days 
• MacBook, iPad, Chief Architect, structured training 
• Monday–Friday, 8–5; no required weekends 
• Path to management as we scale 

How to Apply 

• Submit your most recent resume and portfolio showcasing your most recent residential projects. We can’t wait to meet you! 

We have a formal recruiting process and have a relationship with Zephyr Connects LLC, whom we use for the screening and hiring process. If you are selected for the next step you will get instructions from Svitlana Diak within 3 days of your submission. Everyone will be contacted.   

Gordon Reese Design Build provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Gordon Reese Design Build complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.