I applied online. The process took 2 months. I interviewed at RH (Chicago, IL) in Jul 2016
Interview
Applied via LinkedIn and was contacted the following week. Went to the first interview - group interview with two other candidates. Answered four basic questions. We were all told that there would be a total of three interviews for candidates moving forward in the process. Was called back for the second interview the next week with one of the store's assistant managers. Then I didn't hear back for almost two weeks before the HR person finally reached out again to ask if I was still interested in the position. Set up my last interview with the current store manager "Gallery Leader" who said that they would make a final decision by the end of the next week. Didn't hear back so I followed up via email and they had decided they were not moving forward with my application.
I applied through other source. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at RH (Newport Beach, CA) in Nov 2025
Interview
They were very welcoming and kind. I applied for Design Assistant, but she said I’d be a better fit for Consultant. After 2 interviews and declining, she mentioned the Design Assistant may be a better fit after all. I honestly think they just needed consultants.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
How do the skills in my previous job develop into skills I have now.
Had about 4-5 interviews all of which was a really nice experience. Spoke with individuals from different locations and in different roles. Really enjoyed the process. Got a lot of insight into the culture and values of the company.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What are my values both personally and professionally and how do I feel those would integrate into their ecosystem.
I had a phone screen with the associate gallery leader. Overall experience was very informative and helpful since the job description is kind of general. She explained daily tasks of this role and the challenge of this role as well.
Design Consultant applicants have rated the interview process at RH with 2.9 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 43% positive. To compare, the company-average is 42.1% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Design Consultant roles take an average of 29 days to get hired, when considering 70 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at RH overall takes an average of 27 days.
Common stages of the interview process at RH as a Design Consultant according to 70 Glassdoor interviews include:
One on one interview: 29%
Phone interview: 25%
Group panel interview: 16%
Presentation: 7%
Background check: 7%
Skills test: 4%
IQ intelligence test: 4%
Drug test: 4%
Personality test: 3%
Other: 1%
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