Lead Designer - Residential Design-Build

KAMINSKIY DESIGN & REMODELING; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 48,216 - 61,992; Part time

Job summary

Kaminskiy Design & Remodeling seeks an experienced Part-Time Lead Designer to join our residential design-build team in San Diego. The role begins part-time with hours that vary by project needs and has the potential to grow into a full-time title as workload increases.

The Lead Designer works with the Design Consultant and project team to translate client goals into conceptual designs, manage design development, and guide selections through to construction.

Qualifications

• Professional experience in residential interior design, remodeling, or design-build construction.
• Experience with kitchens, bathrooms, additions, or whole-home remodeling preferred.
• Strong understanding of space planning, cabinetry, materials, finishes, fixtures, and residential construction.
• Experience developing conceptual designs and reviewing design or construction drawings.
• Ability to independently manage multiple design projects and deadlines.
• Strong client communication and presentation skills.
• Comfortable discussing design recommendations, budget considerations, scope, and construction requirements.
• Ability to balance creativity with practical construction and budget considerations.
• Highly organized, responsive, collaborative, and detail-oriented.
• Proficiency with professional design, drawing, and presentation software.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Ability to travel to client homes, showrooms, vendor locations, and project sites throughout San Diego County.
• Availability to work a variable part-time schedule based on assigned project needs

Responsibilities

• Participate in Design Retainer Presentations with the Design Consultant.
• Help explain the design process, deliverables, schedule, and next steps.
• Learn the client’s goals, aesthetic preferences, functional needs, budget, and priorities.
• Develop conceptual designs, space plans, layouts, and preliminary selections.
• Help define the project scope and identify design-related requirements.
• Collaborate with the Design Consultant, estimating team, and production team.
• Assist with writing and developing project proposals.
• Prepare design materials for client presentations.
• Participate in Design and Bid Presentations.
• Present design concepts and recommendations confidently.
• Help answer client questions and support the sale of the construction contract.
• Manage the design process after the client signs the design retainer.
• Create and refine conceptual designs and space plans.
• Coordinate the development of 2D drawings and other design documentation.
• Lead client design meetings and selection appointments.
• Guide clients through showroom visits and material shopping.
• Develop and finalize selections for cabinetry, countertops, tile, plumbing, lighting, flooring, finishes, fixtures, and other design elements.
• Work with cabinet vendors to finalize layouts, specifications, and cabinet details.
• Track client decisions, approvals, selections, and outstanding information.
• Maintain design documentation and project records.
• Coordinate with assistant designers, drafters, cabinet vendors, architects, engineers, estimators, project managers, trade partners, and vendors.
• Assign and review work completed by assistant designers or drafting support.
• Review drawings, shop drawings, specifications, schedules, and design documents for accuracy.
• Help ensure designs are buildable and aligned with the approved scope and project budget.
• Communicate design changes and decisions clearly to the internal team.
• Help prepare projects for confirmation and construction.
• Remain involved after the construction contract is signed.
• Finalize outstanding design details and selections.
• Attend project confirmation meetings as needed.
• Conduct site visits at key stages of construction.
• Work with project managers and field teams to answer design-related questions.
• Review installations and address field conditions that affect the design.
• Help resolve design challenges while maintaining the overall design intent.
• Communicate design-related changes to the client and internal project team.
• Provide design continuity through construction, closeout, and project completion

Skills

Residential interior design

Lead designer collaboration

Client presentation

Budget considerations

Design leadership

Tools

Professional design software

Job description

Kaminskiy Design & Remodeling seeks an experienced Part-Time Lead Designer to join our residential design-build team in San Diego. The role begins part-time with hours that vary by project needs and has the potential to grow into a full-time title as workload increases.

The Lead Designer works with the Design Consultant and project team to translate client goals into conceptual designs, manage design development, and guide selections through to construction.