Interior Designer

DBI/David Brown International; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 65,250 - 79,750; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Continuing education

Job summary

DBI/David Brown International is a boutique luxury residential design studio in Austin, TX, offering mentorship and direct client exposure on highly customized homes. You will work closely with the founder, gaining ownership over design and project delivery while traveling to design destinations for inspiration and professional development.

Key responsibilities include creating detailed CAD/SketchUp drawings, sourcing FF&E, and coordinating with vendors.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of interior design experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Interior Design or related field.
• Advanced CAD and SketchUp skills; rendering experience preferred.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills.
• Strong design taste, curiosity, organization, and accountability.
• Ability to thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced boutique environment.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the Principal from concept through installation.
• Produce detailed CAD, SketchUp, and presentation drawings.
• Source furnishings, lighting, textiles and finishes.
• Develop FF&E schedules and custom millwork/furniture drawings.
• Support construction administration, site visits and vendor coordination.
• Manage documentation, deadlines and multiple projects with exceptional attention to detail.

Skills

Communication

Presentation

Collaboration

Detail-oriented

Accountability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Interior Design

Tools

CAD

SketchUp

Rendering

Job description

Design Beautiful Homes. Build Your Career.

This is an opportunity to join a growing luxury residential design studio where you'll work directly with the firm's founder on highly customized homes. You'll have meaningful responsibility, direct client exposure, and the opportunity to influence both design and the way projects are delivered.

Why You'll Love This Opportunity

• Work side-by-side with an experienced principal and gain mentorship rarely available in larger firms.
• Have a voice in the design process and present your own ideas directly to clients.
• Help build systems and processes that will shape the future of a growing boutique studio.
• Enjoy significant autonomy and ownership over your work.
• Travel to major design destinations for inspiration and professional development.
• Health insurance with planned expansion of benefits including a 401(k) and generous PTO.
• Support for continuing education and lifelong learning.

What You'll Do

• Partner with the Principal from concept through installation.
• Produce detailed CAD, SketchUp, and presentation drawings.
• Source furnishings, lighting, textiles and finishes.
• Develop FF&E schedules and custom millwork/furniture drawings.
• Support construction administration, site visits and vendor coordination.
• Manage documentation, deadlines and multiple projects with exceptional attention to detail.

What We're Looking For

• 3–5+ years of interior design experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Interior Design or related field.
• Advanced CAD and SketchUp skills; rendering experience preferred.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills.
• Strong design taste, curiosity, organization, and accountability.
• Ability to thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced boutique environment.

What Makes Someone Successful

Successful designers are naturally curious, collaborative, detail-oriented, and comfortable taking ownership. They enjoy learning, can communicate ideas confidently, and appreciate craftsmanship, materials, travel, and thoughtful design.

Compensation

$72,500 per year