Lead Luxury Interior Designer & Team Mentor

Interior Talent; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Interior Talent in Grand Rapids, MI is seeking a Senior Interior Designer to lead high-end residential projects from concept through installation, collaborating closely with the Principal and guiding the design team.

You will mentor junior designers, develop concepts, finish schedules, furniture plans, and elevations, while refining templates and standards to sustain a client-centered, luxury design experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Interior Design is required.
• 8+ years in high-end residential interior design.
• Leadership or mentorship experience preferred.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, SketchUp, and MS Office; Asana and Studio Designer preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead architectural interiors projects from kickoff through final installation in close collaboration with the Principal.
• Develop and present design concepts, finish schedules, furniture plans, and elevations.
• Source, curate, price, and oversee procurement of all goods.
• Manage client, builder, and architect relationships.
• Serve as the firm's authority on design quality, the person who teaches, protects, and upholds what soulful, intentional design looks like at the firm.
• Review and approve all client-facing deliverables.
• Own and continuously refine the firm's design templates, presentation standards, and process documentation.
• Be the go-to resource when designers face a hard decision, a complex client, or a design challenge requiring a seasoned creative eye.

Skills

Leadership

Mentorship

Client relationships

Concept development

Team management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Interior Design

Tools

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Microsoft Office

Asana

Studio Designer

Job description

Interior Talent in Grand Rapids, MI is seeking a Senior Interior Designer to lead high-end residential projects from concept through installation, collaborating closely with the Principal and guiding the design team.

You will mentor junior designers, develop concepts, finish schedules, furniture plans, and elevations, while refining templates and standards to sustain a client-centered, luxury design experience.