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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I applied online. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at RH
Interview
Be prepared for up to five interviews. First one was nearly an hour and half long. Each interview or call back is a step up in the management chain. At times, two managers will interview you. They will grill you on everything and ask tough questions about past experiences, even if it has absolutely nothing to do with retail sales. I suggest you memorize their "Core Values" verbatim. At the end of the day, it is retail sales. The company markets themselves as a design firm but they are not, they are an overpriced furniture store.
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.