- Collaborate under the direction of the Principal to develop high-level creative concepts, design directions, and spatial strategies for residential or commercial projects.
- Produce and oversee floor plans, interior elevations, detailed millwork/joinery drawings, and technical documentation.
- Curate and source furniture, fabrics, light fixtures, architectural finishes, materials, and accessories aligned with the Principal’s aesthetic and project budgets.
- Prepare and polish client-facing design presentations, physical mood boards, material palettes, and 3D/digital renderings.
2. Project & Client Management
- Serve as a primary point of contact for clients, contractors, architects, and external consultants alongside or in place of the Principal.
- Manage project timelines, schedules, action lists, and milestone deliverables to ensure dead-lines are met.
- Oversee site measurements, installations, contractor coordination, punch lists, and site visits.
3. Procurement, FF&E, & Budget Tracking
- Coordinate Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment (FF&E) procurement workflows, including purchase orders, vendor communications, trade account management, and tracking shipments.
- Monitor project budgets, flag cost overruns, and assist with fee tracking or billing reconciliations.
- Oversee workroom orders, local deliveries, white-glove installations, and returns/claims resolution.
- Delegate tasks to and mentor junior or intermediate designers, reviewing their drawing packages and specifications for quality control (QA/QC).
- Help the Principal streamline studio workflows, organize the library of vendor samples/materials, and build scalable internal systems.
Required Qualifications & Skills
- Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Interior Design, Interior Architecture
- Experience: Typically 5 to 8+ years of professional interior design experience, with a strong portfolio showcasing high-end residential or commercial project delivery.
- Technical Software Proficiency:
- Drafting & Modeling: Revit, AutoCAD, SketchUp, or Chief Architect
- Rendering & Visualization: Enscape, V-Ray, or similar tools
- Graphic & Office Suite: Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator), Microsoft Excel, and Google Workspace.
- Soft Skills: Exceptional aesthetic intuition, strong verbal and written communication, acute attention to detail, calm problem-solving on job sites, and the ability to adapt to a Principal's personal design language.