Freelance Multifamily Interior Design

Interiors by Design, LLC; Silver Spring (MD); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Interiors by Design, LLC seeks an experienced Freelance Multifamily Interior Designer for a large-scale residential project. The role spans design development through documentation, specifications, and project coordination on a flexible, hybrid/remote basis.

You will collaborate with the principal and design team to maintain a cohesive, elevated design vision, while balancing aesthetics, budgets, and schedule. Local DMV area residency is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of professional interior design experience, focused on multifamily residential projects.
• Must be local to the DMV area.
• Experience coordinating with developers, architects, contractors, and vendors.

Responsibilities

• Develop interior design concepts for a large-scale multifamily project.
• Create design presentations, mood boards, color palettes, finishes, and FF&E concepts.
• Prepare finish schedules, specifications, drawings, and documentation.
• Coordinate with principal, design team, architects, consultants, and vendors.
• Support project milestones, budgets, and deadlines.
• Maintain organized project files and design records.

Skills

5+ years interior design experience

Multifamily residential expertise

Coordination & documentation

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

SketchUp

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Large-Scale Multifamily Residential Project | Independent Contractor

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Freelance Multifamily Interior Designer to collaborate with our interior design firm on a large-scale multifamily residential project. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in multifamily residential and hospitality design, with the ability to contribute to the project from initial design development through documentation, specifications, and project coordination.

This position requires a creative, organized, and detail-oriented professional who understands the complexities of multifamily projects, including the coordination of design intent, budgets, schedules, material selections, and construction documentation.

The successful candidate will work closely with the firm's principal and design team to ensure the project is executed efficiently while maintaining a cohesive, elevated design vision that aligns with the client's objectives and project requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Interior Design & Development

• Assist with the development and execution of interior design concepts for a large-scale multifamily residential project.
• Develop design presentations, mood boards, color palettes, finish selections, and material concepts.
• Select and specify interior finishes, flooring, tile, stone, cabinetry, countertops, plumbing fixtures, lighting, furniture, fixtures, and equipment (FF&E), as assigned.
• Contribute to the development of design standards and finish palettes appropriate for multifamily properties.
• Ensure design selections balance aesthetics, functionality, durability, maintenance requirements, and project budgets.

Design Documentation & Specifications

• Prepare and coordinate interior design drawings, finish schedules, material specifications, and documentation.
• Develop detailed specification packages and product schedules.
• Prepare product tear sheets, cut sheets, and finish documentation for client and project team review.
• Assist with design development and construction documentation, as required.
• Review drawings and specifications for consistency with the approved design intent.

Project Coordination

• Coordinate with the firm's principal, internal design team, architects, consultants, contractors, vendors, and manufacturers.
• Assist with tracking design deliverables, project milestones, material approvals, and deadlines.
• Communicate with vendors and manufacturers regarding product availability, lead times, pricing, and technical specifications.
• Assist with reviewing shop drawings, finish samples, and product substitutions for alignment with the approved design.
• Identify potential design coordination issues and communicate them proactively to the project team.

Project Management Support

• Maintain organized project files, design documentation, and specification records.
• Monitor assigned tasks and deliverables to ensure they are completed accurately and on schedule.
• Support project budget considerations through finish and product research, pricing comparisons, and value-engineering alternatives.
• Participate in project meetings and provide updates on design progress, outstanding selections, and coordination needs.

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum of 5+ years of professional interior design experience, with a strong emphasis on multifamily residential projects.
• MUST BE LOCAL TO THE DMV AREA
• Demonstrated experience working on large-scale multifamily developments, including projects with multiple units, common areas, and amenity spaces.
• Background in hospitality design is highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of multifamily design standards, construction documentation, specifications, materials, finishes, and FF&E.
• Experience collaborating with developers, architects, general contractors, consultants, vendors, and manufacturers.
• Proficiency in relevant design software, such as AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite, or comparable platforms, depending on project requirements.
• Excellent organizational, communication, time-management, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple assignments, and meet established deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to translate design concepts into coordinated, buildable design documentation.
• A professional portfolio demonstrating relevant multifamily project experience is required.

Position Structure

• Employment Type: Freelance / Independent Contractor
• Compensation: Hourly, based on experience and qualifications
• Schedule: Flexible, based on project requirements, deadlines, and deliverables
• Work Arrangement: Hybrid or remote, with in-person meetings or site visits as needed and agreed upon
• Project Duration: To be determined based on project scope and schedule

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a motivated and resourceful interior design professional who understands the demands of large-scale multifamily development. They should be comfortable working within an established design direction while bringing initiative, technical expertise, and creative problem-solving skills to the project.

• We are looking for someone who can integrate seamlessly into our team, take ownership of assigned responsibilities, communicate effectively with project stakeholders, and deliver high-quality work that supports the successful completion of the project. MUST BE LOCAL TO THE DMV AREA