Interior Designer - High-End Homes & Hospitality

DBI/David Brown International; Montclair (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

DBI/David Brown International in Montclair, NJ seeks an experienced Interior Designer with strong residential or hospitality design expertise. This role offers ownership across all phases of design, sourcing, and client interaction on high-end projects.

You will develop interior schemes, coordinate FF&E, manage presentations, budgeting, and vendor relationships while collaborating with a talented team to deliver creative, functional spaces.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years’ residential design experience preferred.
• Two- or four-year degree from an accredited interior design program.
• Experience in residential or hospitality interiors is preferred.
• Strong sourcing and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop interior design schemes including materials, colors, furniture, lighting, and finishes.
• Source decorative items with strong market knowledge.
• Contribute to creative direction, budget oversight, and project coordination.
• Create presentations across multiple media formats.
• Manage client communications and project updates.
• Prepare detailed design and construction drawings including plans, elevations, and schedules.
• Review and coordinate shop drawings and installation plans.
• Develop, review, and maintain FF&E specifications and budgets.
• Coordinate architectural finish specifications with consultants and contractors.
• Review samples and strike-offs to ensure design intent.

Skills

AutoCAD

Presentation skills

Time management

Multi-project management

Collaboration

Self-motivation

Initiative

Design Manager

Education

Bachelor's degree in Interior Design

Accredited interior design program

Tools

InDesign

Adobe Creative Suite

MS Office

Design Manager

Job description

DBI/David Brown International in Montclair, NJ seeks an experienced Interior Designer with strong residential or hospitality design expertise. This role offers ownership across all phases of design, sourcing, and client interaction on high-end projects.

You will develop interior schemes, coordinate FF&E, manage presentations, budgeting, and vendor relationships while collaborating with a talented team to deliver creative, functional spaces.