Luxury Interiors Project Director — Chicago

Design Observer Group; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid health insurance

Dental and vision insurance

401(k) with match

Life insurance

Paid time off & holidays

In-office position in Chicago

Travel flexibility for deadlines

Job summary

Olá + Co. is a boutique recruiting and consulting firm partnering with a luxury residential interior design firm that seeks an experienced Interiors Project Director in Chicago.

You will oversee highly customized luxury projects, collaborating with the Principal and senior leadership at every stage from concept to installation. The role requires 6–9+ years in high-end residential interiors, mastery of AutoCAD, Studio Designer, and strong furniture design knowledge.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Interior Design or related field is preferred.
• 6–9+ years of experience with a high-end residential interior design firm.
• Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD.
• Strong knowledge of custom furniture design, detailing, and fabrication.
• Experience using Studio Designer.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Demonstrated initiative, ability to manage competing priorities with minimal direction.
• Able to thrive in a fast-paced, highly creative environment.
• Proven project management experience with a strong residential portfolio.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and vendor negotiation skills.
• Photoshop preferred; Bluebeam is a plus.
• Valid driver's license and current passport required.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple luxury projects from concept through installation, keeping schedules and budgets on track.
• Collaborate with Principal and senior leadership to drive design concepts across projects.
• Develop and review detailed furniture drawings and specifications with workrooms and fabricators.
• Oversee schedules, budgets, purchasing, approvals, specs, and documentation.
• Coordinate across internal teams, architects, consultants, contractors, vendors and workrooms.
• Ensure interior design decisions are coordinated with architectural details.
• Oversee purchasing, fabrication, deliveries, and installations with accuracy.
• Delegate tasks and mentor junior team members.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Vendor negotiations

Team collaboration

Prioritization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Interior Design or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Studio Designer

Microsoft Office

Photoshop

Bluebeam

Job description

Olá + Co. is a boutique recruiting and consulting firm partnering with a luxury residential interior design firm that seeks an experienced Interiors Project Director in Chicago.

You will oversee highly customized luxury projects, collaborating with the Principal and senior leadership at every stage from concept to installation. The role requires 6–9+ years in high-end residential interiors, mastery of AutoCAD, Studio Designer, and strong furniture design knowledge.