Lead Interior Designer — Concept to Completion

Interior Talent; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Interior Talent is seeking an experienced interior designer to lead projects from concept through completion in a collaborative, client-focused environment. The role emphasizes design intent, material selections, and hands-on leadership on commercial and hospitality spaces.

You will develop plans, elevations, renderings, and detailed drawings using AutoCAD, Photoshop, and Office tools; manage client communications, budgets, and schedules, oversee installations, and travel 4–5 weeks per year to

Qualifications

• Degree from an accredited interior design program.
• 5+ years of interior design experience in commercial/hospitality design.
• Advanced working knowledge in AutoCAD, Adobe Photoshop, and Microsoft Office.
• Experienced in leading client presentations, both in person and via Zoom.
• Advanced aesthetic and technical design capabilities with fierce attention to detail.
• Strong organizational skills, high follow-through, and deadline-driven.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Work independently with guidance from Principal Designer to develop design intent and material selections.
• Prepare and produce high-level design presentations.
• Develop plans, elevations, and renderings that illustrate the design intent and use of materials.
• Create detailed proposals that maximize the client’s budget and timeline while ensuring profitability.
• Use AutoCAD to create detailed working drawing sets of floor plans, elevations, and space planning.
• Lead client installations and work closely with our operations team on the advanced planning and logistics leading up to the installation to create a "wow" experience for clients.
• Monitor progress and attend job site reviews during construction.
• Lead meetings and presentations with client and industry partners.
• Maintain vendor relationships, request quotes and estimates, and ensure quality standards.
• Develop and manage client, builder, and architect relationships that foster trust and referrals.
• Take initiative, solve problems, collaborate, and proactively communicate with clients, the design team, and the operations team to ensure every project is a success.
• 4-5 weeks per year travel required.

Skills

Project management

Client presentations

Detail oriented

Adobe Photoshop

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Interior Design

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Interior Talent is seeking an experienced interior designer to lead projects from concept through completion in a collaborative, client-focused environment. The role emphasizes design intent, material selections, and hands-on leadership on commercial and hospitality spaces.

You will develop plans, elevations, renderings, and detailed drawings using AutoCAD, Photoshop, and Office tools; manage client communications, budgets, and schedules, oversee installations, and travel 4–5 weeks per year to