Design Associate

Jan Showers & Associates; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Jan Showers & Associates in Dallas seeks an experienced Interior Design Associate to join our luxury residential practice. The candidate will manage both creative and technical aspects of high-end projects in a highly curated environment.

You will develop concepts, plans, millwork details, FF&E proposals, and coordinate with fabricators while maintaining schedule and client communication.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of interior design experience with a luxury residential portfolio.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to develop documents for all design phases (schematic to installation).
• Strong knowledge of materials, finishes, textiles, furnishings, and antiques.
• Experience coordinating construction documents and millwork details.

Responsibilities

• Manage 2-3 high-end residential projects at a time, supporting Design Director and Principal.
• Lead communication with clients, contractors, trades, and vendors.
• Coordinate with consultants and fabricators for accuracy and timely execution.
• Support Principals in client meetings and presentations.
• Maintain project timelines, deliverables, and billable hour accuracy.
• Create design concepts and material palettes for projects.
• Prepare plans, elevations, millwork details, and finish schedules.
• Specify lighting, hardware, textiles, furniture, and custom pieces.
• Develop FF&E proposals and budgets from vendors and the Jan Showers Collection.
• Oversee orders, track production, review shop drawings, and ensure fabrication accuracy.
• Lead installation coordination and quality control, including punch-lists and final styling.
• Participate in photoshoots, styling, and documentation of finished projects.

Tools

AutoCAD

Adobe Creative Suite

Microsoft Office

Job description

Company Description

Jan Showers & Associates is a Dallas-based interior design firm led by acclaimed designer Jan Showers, who has been creating interiors for clients for over 30 years. The firm is recognized internationally, with honors such as inclusion in Architectural Digest's AD100 and the Luxe Gold List. In addition to its design practice, the company operates a showroom in the Dallas Design District, featuring curated vintage and antique pieces along with the Jan Showers Collection furniture line. Jan Showers collaborates with renowned partners including Kravet Couture, Kravet Furniture, and Kyle Bunting. The firm's design philosophy and work are also highlighted in Jan's published books, including Glamorous Rooms, Glamorous Retreats, Glamorous Living, and the upcoming The Glamorous House.

Design Associate

Jan Showers & Associates is seeking an experienced Interior Design Associate to join our Dallas-based design studio. Our firm is known for refined luxury, timeless interiors, and an elevated approach to service and client experience. We are looking to connect with a designer who reflects our aesthetic sensibility, attention to detail, and commitment to exceptional execution.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of professional residential design experience, thrives in a highly curated environment, and is adept at managing both creative and technical aspects of high-end projects.

If you are passionate about creating beautifully layered, sophisticated interiors and working with a collaborative, detail-driven team, we'd love to speak with you.

*This role is not open to remote. Fully on-site Monday-Friday, 9-5 in Dallas, TX.*

Role Responsibilities

Project Management

• Manage 2-3 high-end residential projects at a time, supporting the Design Director and Principal.
• Lead communication with clients, contractors, trades, and vendors.
• Coordinate with consultants and fabricators to ensure accuracy and timely execution.
• Support Principals in client meetings and presentations.
• Maintain project timelines, deliverables, and billable hour accuracy.

Interior Design & Execution

• Create design concepts, material palettes, and curated furnishings selections.
• Prepare plans, elevations, millwork details, and finish schedules.
• Specify lighting, hardware, plumbing, textiles, furniture, rugs, and custom pieces.
• Develop FF&E proposals, budgets, quotes, and pricing from vendors and the Jan Showers Collection.
• Oversee orders, track production, review shop drawings, and ensure accurate fabrication.
• Lead installation coordination and quality control, including punch-lists and final styling.
• Participate in photoshoots, styling, and documentation of finished projects.

Software & Technical Requirements

• AutoCAD
• Rendering experience a plus
• Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Acrobat)
• Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word, OneDrive, Teams)

Qualifications

• 5+ years of interior design experience with a portfolio that demonstrates luxury residential work.
• Highly organized, with strong verbal, written, graphic, and client-facing communication skills.
• Ability to develop documents and presentations for all phases of design, including schematic, design development, proposals, and installation.
• Strong design sensibility with a deep understanding of materials, finishes, textiles, furnishings, and antiques.
• Experience producing and coordinating construction documents, millwork details, and implementation drawings.
• Knowledge of residential building codes, technical detailing, and finish schedules.
• Ability to work independently while also working collaboratively as a team.
• Confident working with vendors, artisans, contractors, showrooms, and workshops.
• Curious, resourceful, and committed to staying current with new materials, vendors, product lines, and design resources.
• Pursuing NCIDQ certification, licensing, or affiliation with ASID/IIDA is encouraged.
• A positive attitude with flexibility, adaptability, and a team player mindset. All essential in a fast-paced luxury design studio.