Development Leader, Design Integration, RH Contract

Development Leader

RH at its core is about taste, and we believe the idea of scaling taste is large and far reaching. The RH brand attracts the best designers, artisans, manufacturers and talent in our industry, scaling and rendering their work more valuable across our integrated platform, enabling us to curate the most compelling collection of luxury home furnishings in the world. We are moving the brand beyond curating and selling products to conceptualizing and selling spaces by building an ecosystem of products, places, services and spaces that elevates and establishes the RH brand as a global thought leader, taste and place maker.

At RH we believe deeply that the "right" people are our greatest asset. We value people with high energy, who possess the ability to energize others. People who are smart, creative and have a point of view. People who see the answer in every problem, versus those who see the problem in every answer. People who are driven, determined and won't take "no" for an answer. We value team players, people who are more concerned with what's right, rather than who's right.

RH Contract was created with the vision of providing project partnership and services to Hospitality, Residential Development, and Commercial customers, as well as their ecosystem of partners worldwide. RH is seeking a Development Leader to bring our vision to life by orchestrating our business of design approach to support mid-scale design projects for RH Contract. This customer-facing role is responsible for leading pre- and post-sale efforts, ensuring that every project is framed for success. Partnering closely with the RH Contract Leadership Team—including VPs, Regional Sales, Design, Operations, and Logistics Directors—this Leader will ensure seamless execution from concept to completion. Once projects are awarded, they champion the integration of interior design, sourcing, manufacturing, project leadership, and logistics, ensuring alignment with budget and timeline requirements while delivering RH Contract's distinctive approach to interior design.

Your Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a library of materials to support the Leadership Team in presenting our unique design approach, including successful design presentations, budget benchmarks, project renderings, and fulfillment details
• Partner with the Leadership Team and Regional Directors to align on strategies for successfully pitching and winning mid-scale design project opportunity
• Lead the preparation and negotiation of design agreements in partnership with the Regional Directors
• Create and maintain project schedules and budgets, proactively tracking progress and mitigating risks by engaging the right teams for timely issue resolution
• Navigate each project's progression from discovery to delivery and installation, ensuring alignment with the established schedule
• Ensure RH Contract's quality standards are met throughout the project lifecycle
• Support Regional Sales and Operations Teams in establishing payment terms and collecting balances to ensure timely shipments and installations
• Collaborate with Service Directors (Design and Design Integration) and Regional Directors to capture new project leads, set priorities, and determine the best path forward
• Partner with the Marketing team to document and showcase completed installations, ensuring our latest projects are effectively shared

Our Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in Project Management, Strategic Business Development, or Hospitality Procurement
• Solid understanding of required deliverables for design projects in the luxury Hospitality segment
• Proven ability to effectively communicate with cross-functional teams, senior decision-makers, and external partners through presentations and written materials
• Strong capability in developing and executing design agreements and project schedules with high attention to detail
• Proven ability to build strong partnerships with internal teams, vendors, and senior decision-makers to drive project success
• A proactive mindset, with a strong focus on process innovation, problem-solving, and decision-making
• Travel may be required for key customer meetings, project installations, and strategic engagements as needed