Interior Designer

Interior Talent, Inc; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Interior Talent, Inc seeks an experienced Interior Designer for high-end residential projects in Chicago. You will lead design direction, manage client relationships, and oversee projects from concept through installation.

This boutique firm emphasizes ownership, mentorship, and close collaboration with the Principal on luxury homes, blending modern design with vintage influences to deliver an exceptional client experience.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of residential interior design experience (luxury experience preferred).
• Proven experience managing and mentoring others (formally or informally).
• Strong project management skills with the ability to see both the big picture and the fine details.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD required and experience with Studio Designer preferred.
• Confident leading client presentations and design discussions.

Responsibilities

• Lead client meetings and communication.
• Oversee onboarding and client investment support.
• Manage project flow and office operations support.
• Provide design presentation leadership and quality control.

Skills

Project management

Mentoring others

Client presentations

Construction coordination

FF&E specification

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Tools

AutoCAD

Studio Designer

Job description

Interior Designer | High-End Residential Design | Chicago, IL

This is a great opportunity with a boutique luxury residential design firm in Chicago that's known for creating timeless, highly personalized homes by blending modern design with vintage influences. Since it's a boutique firm, you'll have significant ownership and work closely with the Principal on high-end custom residential projects from concept through installation.

The ideal Interior Designer is one who's equally strong in design and project management; someone that can lead clients, keep projects moving, mentor the team, and help deliver an exceptional client experience.

If you enjoy wearing multiple hats and want to have a real impact on both the creative and operational side of a growing firm, this could be a great fit.

Key Impact Areas

• Project Flow & Office Operations Support


• Design Presentation Leadership & Quality Control


• Client Meetings & Communication


• Onboarding & Client Investment Support

Qualifications

• 5+ years of residential interior design experience (luxury experience preferred)


• Proven experience managing and mentoring others (formally or informally)


• Strong project management skills with the ability to see both the big picture and the fine details


• Proficiency in AutoCAD required and experience with Studio Designer preferred


• Confident leading client presentations and design discussions


• Technically strong in construction and renovation projects, including plan review, drawings coordination, and construction-phase communication


• Strong experience in FF&E specification, including material/fabric selection, furniture and lighting specifications, and detailed documentation


• Highly organized, proactive, and able to manage multiple projects at once


• Solutions-oriented with a steady, composed presence


• Comfortable adapting to evolving processes


• Collaborative, accountable, and invested in team success


• Strong project management skills with the ability to see both the big picture and the fine details