Residential Interior Designer

Sight Unseen; Boston; On-site; PHP 4,923,000 - 7,692,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K plan

Life and disability insurance

Paid time off

11 paid holidays

Job summary

Hacin is seeking a Residential Interior Designer to lead the interior design of residential projects, collaborating with our architecture teams and directly with clients. This role suits a designer with a strong foundation in high-end residential interiors who is able to take ownership of projects — from concept development and FF&E specification through procurement and installation.

We are open to a range of experience from 6 years and up.

Qualifications

• Professional degree from an accredited institution.
• Proven record of design excellence through conceptually driven FF&E selections.
• Client-facing experience with strong communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Understanding of the design and realization process from concept through installation.

Responsibilities

• Lead the interior design scope of residential projects from concept through execution.
• Serve as primary client contact and translate goals into design direction for the team.
• Guide selection of furniture, lighting, textiles, and decor aligned to project concept and budget.
• Produce project documents: furniture plans, details, boards, budgets, specs, and construction docs.
• Maintain profitability and schedule; prepare client proposals, contracts, budgets, and plans.
• Collaborate with vendors and subcontractors; review submittals and related docs.
• Develop relationships with reps, showrooms, brands, and artisans.
• Senior-level: mentor staff, contribute to design standards, support business development.

Skills

Interior design

Client liaison

Project management

Concept development

Education

Professional degree in interior design

Job description

Residential Interior Designer

Minimum Experience: 6+ Years (Senior-level candidates encouraged to apply)

About Hacin

Hacin is an award-winning, interdisciplinary design studio located in Boston’s South End. Our team of design professionals has built a diverse portfolio of projects that have received regional, national, and international recognition. We specialize in architecture, interior design, and visual identity across a range of scales and project types, including high-end residential, multi-family housing, workplace, and hospitality.

We believe exceptional design begins with curiosity and conceptual thinking and is realized through collaboration, technical rigor, thoughtful execution, and craftsmanship. Every project reflects our commitment to design excellence and outstanding client service.

The Role

We’re looking for a Residential Interior Designer to lead the interior design of residential projects, working closely with our architecture teams and directly with clients. This role suits a designer with a strong foundation in high-end residential interiors who is able to take ownership of projects — from concept development and FF&E specification through procurement and installation. We are open to a range of experience from 6 years and up – most important is a strong fit for the design culture in the office and collaborative spirit.

What You’ll Do

• Lead the interior design scope of small, medium, or large residential projects — depending on experience level — from concept through execution
• Serve as a primary point of contact for clients, understanding their goals and translating them into design direction for the project team
• Guide and/or lead the selection of furniture, decorative lighting, soft goods, etc. appropriate to each project’s scale, concept, and budget
• Lead the production of project documents: furniture plans, detail drawings, presentation boards, budgets, visual specifications, and construction documents
• Maintain project profitability and schedule; generate and manage client proposals, contracts, budgets, workplans, and cashflow projections
• Work with Project Coordinators to manage vendors and subcontractors; review submittals and related documentation
• Discover and maintain relationships with industry reps, showrooms, brands, makers, and artisans, sharing resources with the broader team
• (Senior-level candidates) Take on a broader leadership role — mentoring project staff, contributing to design standards, and supporting business development through client relationships and new leads

What We’re Looking For

• Professional degree from an accredited institution
• A proven record of design excellence through conceptually driven FF&E selections appropriate for high-end clients
• Demonstrated experience in a client-facing role, with strong communication, negotiation, and presentation skills
• Strong command of the design and realization process, from concept through installation
• Familiarity with high-end interiors vendors and resources
• Excellent collaboration, organization and project management skills
• A curious and creative individual with your own design point of view

Why Hacin

Hacin provides a collaborative and design-driven studio environment where cross-disciplinary work fosters a unique design culture. We value creativity, teamwork, and professional growth. We offer competitive salaries with comprehensive benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance, a 401K plan, life and disability insurance, paid time off, and 11 paid holidays. Additionally, we support professional development opportunities to help our team members advance in their careers.

Salary Range: $80,000-$125,000
Hacin is an Equal Opportunity Employer