Interior Designer

Pat Scales Remodeling; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with employer matching

Paid time off and holidays

Professional development and training

Job summary

Pat Scales Remodeling in Columbus, OH is seeking an experienced Interior Designer to guide homeowners through remodeling projects, develop conceptual designs, and coordinate selections with our team.

You will build trusted relationships, lead design development, and ensure accurate documentation from concept through construction, working in‑office with a collaborative design‑build team.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in residential interior design, remodeling, or design‑build environment.
• Strong portfolio showcasing residential remodeling projects.
• Experience leading homeowners through the design process from initial consultation through design development.
• Strong understanding of residential remodeling, space planning, materials, finishes, and construction methods.
• Experience discussing project budgets and helping clients make informed investment decisions.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship‑building skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple active projects.
• A collaborative mindset and commitment to delivering an exceptional client experience.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with homeowners by leading intake calls, guiding design consultations, and educating clients through the design and preconstruction process.
• Develop creative conceptual designs for kitchens, baths, additions, and whole‑home remodels; create mood boards and space plans.
• Guide clients through material selections, finishes, fixtures, and product recommendations; maintain finish schedules and docs.
• Develop preliminary budgets and ballpark estimates with support from the Sales & Design Manager; present ballpark estimates to clients.
• Assist in preparing construction drawings, permit documents, and design documentation using Chief Architect; coordinate selections with vendors.

Skills

Client relationship management

Communication

Project coordination

Design development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Interior Design or Architecture

Tools

Chief Architect

Revit

Buildertrend

Residential CAD software

Job description

Interior Designer

Pat Scales Remodeling
Columbus, OH | Full-Time | In-Office

Since 2006, Pat Scales Remodeling has been helping homeowners throughout Central Ohio transform the way they live through exceptional design, quality craftsmanship, and an outstanding remodeling experience. As an award-winning design-build remodeling company, we've built our reputation by putting our clients first and delivering projects we're proud to stand behind.

Everything we do is guided by The PSR Way:

• Principles - Do what is right no matter what
• Support - Support our clients, team, and community
• Relationships - Build genuine, meaningful relationships
• Wow - Deliver an above-and-beyond client experience
• Attitude - Lead with an optimistic mindset
• YOLO - You only live once, so make each day count

As we continue to grow, we're looking for an experienced Interior Designer to become a key member of our client-facing design process.

You’ll build trusted relationships with homeowners, guide them through one of the biggest investments they’ll make, develop conceptual designs, coordinate selections, and collaborate with our team to bring exceptional remodeling projects to life.

If you enjoy connecting with people just as much as creating thoughtful, functional designs, we'd love to meet you.

Learn more about us: https://patscalesremodeling.com/

What You'll Do

Build Relationships with Homeowners

• Lead intake calls with prospective clients to understand their goals and determine project fit.
• Conduct in‑home design consultations to understand each client's lifestyle, functional needs, design preferences, and comfortable investment range.
• Build trust by educating and guiding homeowners throughout the design and pre‑construction process.
• Create an exceptional client experience through proactive communication and thoughtful consultation.

Lead Projects Through the Design Process

• Develop creative conceptual designs for kitchens, bathrooms, additions, and whole‑home remodeling projects.
• Create mood boards, layouts, space plans, and conceptual presentations that help homeowners visualize their future space.
• Guide clients through material selections, finishes, fixtures, and product recommendations.
• Create finish schedules and maintain accurate documentation throughout the design process.
• Refine project scope as design decisions evolve.

Pre‑Construction & Project Development

• Develop preliminary budgets and ballpark estimates with support from the Sales & Design Manager.
• Present ballpark estimates and help clients understand project investment.
• Assist in preparing construction drawings, permit documents, work orders, and design documentation using Chief Architect.
• Coordinate selection appointments with vendors and showrooms.
• Maintain accurate project information within Buildertrend and other project management systems.
• Collaborate closely with our Sales & Design Manager, Production Team, trade partners, and other sales and design staff to ensure a smooth transition into construction.

What You Bring

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in residential interior design, residential remodeling, or a design‑build environment.
• Strong portfolio showcasing residential remodeling projects.
• Experience leading homeowners through the design process from initial consultation through design development.
• Strong understanding of residential remodeling, space planning, materials, finishes, and construction methods.
• Experience discussing project budgets and helping clients make informed investment decisions.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship‑building skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple active projects.
• A collaborative mindset and commitment to delivering an exceptional client experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency in Chief Architect strongly preferred. Experience with Revit or other residential CAD software is also highly valued.
• Experience preparing construction drawings, permit sets, and work orders.
• Experience with Buildertrend or similar construction management software.
• Degree in Interior Design, Interior Architecture, Architecture, or a related field preferred.

Compensation & Benefits

We believe in taking care of our team by offering a competitive benefits package, including:

• Competitive salary with performance‑based incentive opportunities
• Commission: 1% of the gross estimated job cost at the time of contracting
• Estimated additional annual commission opportunity: Approximately $5,000 to $15,000, depending on available leads, design workload, and individual sales skills
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with employer matching
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Life insurance
• Employee referral program
• Professional development and training opportunities
• A collaborative and supportive team environment

Schedule

• Full‑time
• Monday through Friday
• In‑person in Columbus, Ohio
• Occasional evening or weekend appointments based on client availability

Join Our Team

If you're an experienced Interior Designer who enjoys building relationships, guiding homeowners through the remodeling process, and creating spaces that improve the way people live, we'd love to hear from you.