Design Consultant - Anonymous employee RH Employee Review

2.0
5 Jan 2017
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Beautiful showrooms, and the People value really shines because the group of people working there is amazing

Cons

-Can't decide if they are a showroom or a design firm -Much of the product is poor quality -No consistency in scheduling, terrible work/life balance -Hour long meetings every day, wasting employee time and payroll dollars -During financial hardship in the company they "temporarily" laid off almost a third of the store staff, leaving us in the cold without warning before the holidays, without any indication of weather we would have jobs again. The situation was terribly managed by all involved and they could have been much more transparent that we were in a dire financial situation beforehand.

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Pros

Experience working for on of the leading innovators in the design industry.

Cons

The scheduling department being in a regular call center and not the gallery

4.0
20 Feb 2026
Recommend
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Pros

One of the strongest aspects of this role is the autonomy. I’m trusted to make decisions that genuinely support the customer experience without constant approval from leadership. If I believe an exchange plus a $250 gift card is the right solution to preserve a relationship, I’m empowered to do that. That level of trust creates confidence and allows us to move quickly when issues arise. Leadership is accessible when needed, especially in escalated situations. I’ve never felt left alone to manage something beyond my scope. There is also regular voluntary overtime available, which is a plus for those looking to increase their hours. For someone transitioning from another industry, the environment feels more structured and brand-focused, which has been refreshing

Cons

The clientele can be challenging. Some customers assume that spending thousands of dollars entitles them to treat frontline employees disrespectfully, even when those employees had no involvement in the original issue. It can also be frustrating to hold a boundary with a customer, only to see it reversed after escalation. While I understand the desire to preserve relationships, it can unintentionally undermine employee confidence and consistency in standards. Because RH carries so many collections and product variations, the learning curve is steep. Customers often expect immediate, detailed product knowledge, which takes time to develop.

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