Interior Designer

Wendi Gee Interiors; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Wendi Gee Interiors in Austin, TX is seeking a talented Interior Designer to join our boutique residential design firm. You will work directly with our Principal Designer on all phases of projects—from sourcing furniture and materials to creating drawings and specifications, coordinating project details, and helping bring the final design to life.

This is a hands-on role in a small firm that values both creative and execution skills, with potential for remote work 1-2 days per week and a 30-40

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Interior Design or related field.
• 1-4 years of residential interior design experience.
• Strong aesthetic judgment and design eye.
• Ability to create accurate interior elevations.
• Knowledge of residential construction and space planning.
• Proficiency with design software (AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp, Studio Designer).

Responsibilities

• Source furniture, lighting, plumbing, tile, stone, hardware, fabrics, accessories, and other materials.
• Research and narrow selections based on the overall design vision.
• Create interior elevations, floor plans, and furniture layouts.
• Assist with space planning and client presentations.
• Create and maintain accurate product and material specifications.
• Enter specifications, pricing, dimensions, finishes, and product information into our design software.
• Collect, organize, pick up, and return samples.
• Communicate with clients, vendors, builders, and trades.
• Help manage project priorities, deadlines, and decisions.
• Assist with job-site visits, installations, and final styling.

Skills

Strong design eye

Attention to detail

Proactive attitude

Professional communication

Excel/Sheets familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Interior Design or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Chief Architect

SketchUp

Revit

Studio Designer

Job description

Wendi Gee Interiors is seeking a talented, highly organized Interior Designer to join our boutique residential design firm in Austin.

We're looking for someone with a strong design eye, solid technical skills, exceptional attention to detail, and a proactive, get-it-done attitude. Ideally, you have 1-4 years of experience with a residential interior design firm, but we're also open to an exceptional recent Interior Design graduate with strong technical and design skills.

You'll work directly with our Principal Designer and be involved in all phases of our residential projects—from sourcing furniture and materials to creating drawings and specifications, coordinating project details, and helping bring the final design to life.

This is a hands-on role in a small firm, so we're looking for someone who enjoys both the creative and execution sides of design.

What You'll Do

• Source furniture, lighting, plumbing, tile, stone, hardware, fabrics, accessories, and other materials
• Research and narrow selections based on the overall design vision
• Create interior elevations, floor plans, and furniture layouts
• Assist with space planning and client presentations
• Create and maintain accurate product and material specifications
• Enter specifications, pricing, dimensions, finishes, and product information into Studio Designer and our design specification software
• Request vendor quotes and research pricing, availability, and lead times
• Collect, organize, pick up, and return samples
• Communicate with clients, vendors, builders, and trades
• Help manage project priorities, outstanding decisions, and deadlines
• Assist with job-site visits, installations, and final styling
• Anticipate next steps and help keep projects moving forward

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Interior Design or a related field and/or relevant professional interior design experience
• Ideally 1-4 years of residential interior design experience
• A strong design eye and excellent aesthetic judgment
• Ability to create accurate interior elevations
• Solid understanding of residential construction, space planning, furniture layouts, scale, dimensions, and clearances
• Ability to read and interpret architectural drawings
• Exceptional organization and attention to detail
• Ability to work efficiently, prioritize, and make decisions without constant direction
• Professional communication skills
• Comfortable working in Excel and/or Google Sheets
• Comfortable learning and using new software and technology
• Reliable, resourceful, proactive, and strong on follow-through
• Experience with AutoCAD, Chief Architect, SketchUp, Revit, Studio Designer, or similar design software.

We're especially interested in someone who enjoys improving processes and is curious about how technology and AI can make our work better and more efficient.

How We Work

We're a small firm, and everyone wears multiple hats. Some days involve sourcing beautiful materials, client meetings, and styling installations. Others involve specifications, spreadsheets, pricing, vendor follow-up, and sample pickups.

We value collaboration, but we also value focused, independent work. We're looking for someone who can take ownership, solve problems, and keep things moving without constant direction.

Great design matters to us. So does exceptional execution.

Schedule, Location & Flexibility

Our office is located in Austin, TX, and this position will be primarily office-based while you're learning our projects, clients, systems, and way of working.

Once established in the role, there may be an opportunity to work remotely 1-2 days per week, depending on your schedule, responsibilities, performance, and the needs of the firm. The amount of remote flexibility may vary based on whether you're working a 30-hour or 40-hour schedule.

Because interior design can't always happen behind a computer, you'll also need to be available for client meetings, job-site visits, showroom appointments, sample pickups, and installations as needed.

Reliable personal transportation and comfort traveling throughout Greater Austin and the surrounding Hill Country are required.

We're looking for approximately 30-40 hours per week and are open to both a traditional full-time schedule and the right candidate seeking a consistent 30-35 hour work week.

Compensation: $48,000-$60,000 annually for a 40-hour schedule, depending on experience and qualifications. Compensation will be adjusted proportionally for a reduced-hour schedule.

If you're a talented designer with a great eye who also loves organization, details, and making things happen, we'd love to hear from you.

Candidates advancing in the hiring process may be invited to complete a brief hands-on exercise reflecting the types of tasks involved in the role.