Interior Designer (Luxury Residential Construction)

Australia-Employment; San Jose (CA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobot seeks an experienced Interior Designer for luxury residential construction in San Jose, CA. Hybrid, permanent role with full ownership from concept to construction. You’ll lead diverse projects, balance client goals and budgets, and push for design excellence across all phases.

Ideal candidates bring 4+ years of experience, a professional degree in design, and NCARB/NCIDQ licensure. Expect growth into leadership within a boutique, high-end firm with a strong client base.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of professional design experience.
• Professional degree in design discipline.
• Licensure or certification (NCARB/NCIDQ) required.
• Ability to lead projects and manage client objectives and budgets.

Responsibilities

• Design and lead projects of all sizes, styles, budgets, and complexity levels without supervision.
• Refine and elevate design concepts while balancing client goals and budget across all phases.
• Consistently exceed firm standards for schedule and design quality.
• Create and QC high-quality deliverables for client approvals, permitting, and construction.
• Develop construction details that give builders clear direction.
• Represent the firm with clients, prospects, contractors, and trades.
• Lead design on high-visibility projects to attract new business.

Skills

4+ years design experience

Licensure / NCIDQ / NCARB

Client-facing presence

Design styles versatility

Education

Professional degree in design

Job description

Interior Designer (Luxury Residential Construction)

$70000 - $82000 per year | San Jose, CA | Hybrid | Permanent

High Growth Opportunity + Highly Regarded Firm + Pay for Performance

A bit about us:

We are a boutique, full-service design firm offering architecture, interiors, and landscape under one roof. Since 1999, we have guided clients through the personal journey of bringing a home to life, from concept through construction. Our team collaborates from day one, creating environments that feel cohesive, intentional, and uniquely tailored to each client. We work across the full range of residential styles, with a focus on high-end remodels and custom new builds.

Why join us?

• Full creative ownership: you lead projects from start to finish with the support of a purchasing person and a project manager (as well as lighter level jr designers)
• A firm that builds the whole home: architecture, interiors, and landscape work as one
• Room to grow: this role has a clear runway into team leadership for the right person
• 25+ years of market presence and a loyal, high-end client base
• Culture that promotes from within and rewards initiative

Job Details

We're looking for a Senior Designer who can take full ownership of project design without supervision, from initial concept through construction completion. You'll work on projects of all sizes, styles, and levels of complexity, refining and elevating design concepts while balancing client objectives and budget at every phase.

What You'll Do

• Design and lead projects of all sizes, styles, budgets, and complexity levels without supervision
• Refine and elevate design concepts while balancing client goals and budget across all phases
• Consistently exceed firm standards for schedule and design quality
• Create and QC high-quality deliverables that minimize review cycles for client approvals, permitting, and construction
• Develop custom construction details that give builders clear, precise direction
• Represent the firm at a high level in interactions with clients, prospective clients, contractors, and trade professionals
• Lead design on high-visibility projects that help attract new business

What We're Looking For

• 4+ years of professional design experience
• Professional degree in a design discipline
• Licensure or certification required (NCARB, NCIDQ, or equivalent)
• Demonstrated excellence across multiple design styles
• Strong, polished client-facing presence

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.