Lead Interior Designer

The Pinnacle Companies; Frisco (CO); On-site; USD 86,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO 3 weeks

Volunteer hours

Health insurance

Dental and Vision

Employee stock ownership

Annual team trip

Tool allowance

Cell phone reimbursement

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

Collective Design, the interior design studio of The Pinnacle Companies, is looking for a Lead Interior Designer to join our Frisco, Colorado team. You will guide projects from concept through installation, own client relationships at the highest level, and mentor designers on the team.

With 6+ years in high-end residential design, you’ll oversee FF&E, finishes, procurement, and documentation, collaborating with architects and builders to deliver exceptional luxury mountain homes.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in high-end residential interior design.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full design process from concept through finish and installation.
• Own client relationships at the highest level and present concepts with clarity.
• Mentor senior and associate designers to maintain high standards of craft.

Skills

Client relationships

Team leadership

FF&E

Project management

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Collective Design is seeking a Lead Interior Designer to join our team in Frisco, Colorado. We createbespoke luxury residencesthroughout the MountainWest,from custom mountain homes to comprehensive whole-home renovations, where every element from finishes to the final furnishingsare chosen with intention.Our projects typically range from 3,000 to 10,000+ square feet, with clients who are deeply invested in the process and the outcome.The mountains are right outside the door, and so is some of the most meaningful design work of your career.

The Role

This is a hands-on project leadership role within our design studio. You will guide projects frominitialconcept through final installation, own client relationships at the highest level, overseefixed finishes and furnishingsto delivery, and mentor the designers on your team. You will be supported by an experienced executive and operations team so that your focusremainswhere it belongs: on the work.

What You Will Own

• Project Leadership: Guide the full design process from concept and schematic design through finishselection, construction documentation, and installation on luxury custom homes and comprehensive renovations throughout theMountain region.

• FF&EE Specification and Procurement: Own thefixed finishes and furnishingsprocess with rigor and intention, including finish and material selection, vendor sourcing, budgeting, specification tracking, purchase orders, and white-glove installation oversight.

• Client Experience: Serve as the primary point of contact. Present concepts with clarity and confidence, stewardscopeand budget with transparency, and deliver an exceptional, high-touch experience at every stage.

• Team Mentorship: Provide clear direction and meaningful feedback to senior and associate designers. Uphold highest standards of quality and craft while cultivating a collaborative, accountable studio culture.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with architects, builders, and vendors to protect design integrity and ensure seamless project delivery.

Who You Are

• You bring 6 or more years of experience in high-end residential interior design, withastrongfoundationin FF&EE including finish and materialselection, full specification, procurement, and installation oversight.

• You are comfortable with construction documentation and able to navigate complex, multi-phase projects with technical confidence.Proficiencyin AutoCAD and/or Revit is preferred.We are more interested in how you think spatially than which program you use to get there.

• You have led client relationships independently andconfidently present to clientsandwithdecisivenessand genuine design authority.

• You care about the people around you. Mentoring and elevating others is something you consider part of the role, not separate from it.

• You thrive where the standard is high, accountability is real, and the work is something you are proud to put your name on.

This role is based in Frisco, Colorado, a mountain town at 9,000 feet surrounded by some of the finest skiing, hiking, cycling, and climbing in North America. The clients we serve have chosen this region intentionally, and so has our team. If you have been looking for a reason to plant yourself somewhere extraordinary, this might be it.

What We Offer

Competitive pay ranging from $86,000 - $125,000 inclusive of volume-based performanceincentives, based on experience & skill level.

• 3 weeks of Paid Time Offannually

• 16 Paid Volunteer hours per year, because giving back to this community matters to us

• Health Insurance with a 100% employer-paid option available, with Dental and Vision options
  

• Employee Stock Ownership Program. This is not a checkbox benefit. It means you have a real stake in the success of what we are building together

• Annual Team Trip to Mexico – Strengthen team bonds while creating unforgettable experiences

• $500 annual tool and technology allowance, $50 monthly cell phone reimbursement, and mileage allowance when applicable

About Collective Design and The Pinnacle Companies

Collective Design is the interior design studio of The Pinnacle Companies, established in 2005 and rooted in the Colorado Rockies. Our family of companies, including Pinnacle Mountain Homes, Pinnacle Modern, Collective Architecture, Pinnacle Lodging, and VisitBreck, work closely together to deliver exceptional luxury mountain living experiences. We have been recognized by Outside Magazine, Builder Magazine, Mountain Living, and others for both the caliber of our work and the strength of our culture.

Pinnacle is a place for people who take pride in their work, bring their whole selves to the table, and believe that excellence and optimism are daily habits, not occasional achievements. We lean into challenges, own our outcomes, and show up foreachother and for this community.

Ifyou'relooking for a place to grow, contribute, and do the best work of your career, we would love to meet you.