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Turner & Townsend

$105K - $143K/yr

Manage our external design consultants through the design and construction process.  ... Any speculative or unsolicited CV's will be treated as a direct application. All your information ...

Agentrys

A speculative, product-oriented mindset -- able to anticipate customer pain points and imagine new applications before customers fully articulate them * Published work in chip design, EDA, AI for ...

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How much do speculative design jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 10, 2026, the average yearly pay for speculative design in the United States is $114,491.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $83,500.00 and $144,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is speculative design?

A Speculative Design job involves exploring possible futures by creating concepts, prototypes, and narratives that challenge assumptions and inspire new ways of thinking. Designers in this field use research, technology, and storytelling to investigate social, ethical, and environmental implications of emerging trends. Rather than solving immediate problems, speculative designers provoke discussion and envision alternative possibilities. These roles are common in innovation labs, academic institutions, and research-driven design studios.

What skills and qualifications are needed for speculative design?

To thrive in Speculative Design, you need a strong background in design thinking, critical research, and future scenario development, often supported by a degree in design, innovation, or related fields. Familiarity with prototyping tools, visual storytelling software like Adobe Creative Suite, and speculative design frameworks is highly beneficial. Outstanding creativity, interdisciplinary collaboration, and strong communication skills set exceptional candidates apart. These abilities enable designers to imagine and articulate visionary concepts that provoke discussion and inform real-world innovation.

What are typical projects or challenges in speculative design?

Professionals in Speculative Design often work on projects that envision alternative futures, develop conceptual products or services, or explore the potential impact of emerging technologies on society. They are frequently tasked with creating prototypes, visual narratives, or immersive experiences that provoke dialogue and critical thinking among diverse stakeholders. Challenges may include grappling with uncertainty, balancing imagination with practical feasibility, and effectively communicating speculative ideas to non-expert audiences. Collaboration is key, as speculative designers regularly work with researchers, technologists, and policy experts to address complex, ambiguous problems.

What is an example of a speculative design?

A speculative design example involves creating conceptual prototypes or scenarios that explore future technologies or social issues, such as designing a fictional device to address climate change. This approach helps stimulate discussion and critical thinking about possible futures and often requires skills in visual communication and storytelling. It is commonly used in design research to challenge assumptions and inspire innovation.

What is speculative design work?

Speculative design work involves creating conceptual prototypes and scenarios to explore future possibilities and societal implications. It is often used to challenge assumptions, provoke discussion, and inform innovation by imagining how products, services, or systems could evolve. Designers in this field use storytelling, visualizations, and critical thinking to communicate ideas about potential futures.
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Infographic showing various Speculative Design job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 89% Full Time, 7% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 81% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 15% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $114,491 per year, or $55 per hour.

Sr. Design Consultant

Dallas, TX • On-site

Wisenbaker Builder Services, Inc.
Retail • 501 - 1,000 employees
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Full-time

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Job description

Please note - This role is being managed on an exclusive, single source basis. Speculative resumes sent by agencies or received from any other source will be disregarded.

There's something special about helping someone design the place where life happens. The kitchen where birthdays are celebrated. The living room where holidays become traditions. The primary suite that finally feels like home.

At Wisenbaker, our Design Consultants do more than help customers select finishes, they create an experience that customers remember long after they receive their keys.

If you have an eye for design, enjoy building genuine relationships, and love guiding people through exciting decisions with confidence and care, this is your opportunity to turn great customer experiences into beautiful homes.

Your Mission

As a Sr. Design Consultant, you'll serve as a trusted design advisor, guiding homebuyers through the interior selection process with professionalism, creativity, and expertise. You'll help customers bring their vision to life while balancing style, functionality, budget, and construction timelines.

What You'll Be Doing

  • Consult with homebuyers to understand their lifestyle, design preferences, and investment goals.
  • Guide customers through flooring, cabinetry, countertops, tile, lighting, hardware, and other interior selections with confidence and expertise.
  • Present upgrade opportunities in a consultative, customer-focused way that delivers value.
  • Conduct design appointments efficiently while meeting builder timelines and supporting construction schedules.
  • Prepare, review, and finalize all customer selections and documentation with exceptional accuracy and attention to detail.
  • Contribute to a collaborative team culture where customer satisfaction, quality, and continuous improvement come first.

What We're Looking For

  • Bachelor's degree in interior design, Business, or a related field preferred
  • +7 years of experience in residential design selections, luxury home finishes, or a closely related field.
  • Prior experience working with a production homebuilder, custom builder, luxury builder, interior design firm, or high-end showroom is strongly preferred.
  • Proven ability to work with discerning buyers who expect a curated, polished, and highly personalized design experience.
  • Strong understanding of interior finishes, including cabinetry, countertops, tile, flooring, plumbing fixtures, lighting, hardware, paint, exterior materials, and other finish categories.
  • Ability to balance buyer preferences, architectural style, community standards, construction feasibility, budget considerations, and resale value when making recommendations.
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to explain design direction, product differences, upgrade value, and trade-offs in a confident and client-friendly manner.
  • Highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing selection documentation, change orders, payments, follow-up items, and internal communication.

About The Company

At Wisenbaker, we don't just support the homebuilding industry, we help build it from the ground up. As one of the largest interior finish solutions providers in the country, we partner with top homebuilders to deliver flooring, countertops, and cabinets that turn houses into homes. But we're more than materials, we're a people-powered operation where hard work is noticed, growth is real, and leadership actually leads. If you're ready to be part of something built to last, welcome to Wisenbaker.

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