Project Manager - Interior Design

Hoedemaker Pfeiffer; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off: 24 days

Annual bonuses

401(k) match

Health, dental & vision insurance

Job summary

Hoedemaker Pfeiffer, a boutique architecture and interior design studio in Seattle, seeks an exceptional interior design Project Manager to drive complex residential projects and maintain design excellence.

The role emphasizes client-facing leadership, detailed scheduling, FF&E coordination, and collaboration with principal leadership across multiple high-end homes, ensuring meticulous craftsmanship and timely delivery.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in custom residential interiors.
• Master’s / bachelor’s degree in interior design or equivalent in education or experience.
• Extensive experience specifying finishes, fixtures, custom furnishings, textiles and hardware for residential projects.
• Experience in full project management, overseeing all phases from initiation to completion, including budget oversight, detailed scheduling, client proposals.
• Proven ability in client-facing roles with strong relationship management.

Responsibilities

• Primary client facing contact for projects.
• Lead client meetings with confidence and clarity.
• Drive design focus from schematic through all project stages.
• Collaborate with Principal on FF&E selection and documentation.
• Prepare design presentations and ensure approved implementation.
• Identify FF&E that matches aesthetics, budget, and scale.
• Maintain financial alignment and prepare client budgets and schedules.
• Coordinate with Purchasing Manager on client orders and invoicing.
• Delegate tasks to design associates and assistants.

Skills

Project management

Client relationship management

Team leadership

Spatial planning

Budgeting

Vendor relations

Written/verbal communication

Education

Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in interior design

Tools

AutoCAD

InDesign

Excel

Studio Designer

ArchiCAD

Job description

About Us:
Hoedemaker Pfeiffer, a boutique architecture and interior design studio specializes in the design of finely crafted custom home environments. We are dedicated to the creation of exceptional outcomes that tell stories about people and places through the experience of space, materiality, and rigorous attention to detail. Our offices are in the Georgetown neighborhood in Seattle.

Currently, we are seeking an exceptional interior design Project Manager who will contribute to the culture and design excellence of Hoedemaker Pfeiffer.

We do not accept applicants from third party agencies.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in custom residential interiors
• Master’s / bachelor’s degree in interior design or equivalent in education or experience
• Substantial experience specifying finishes, fixtures, custom furnishings, textiles and hardware for residential projects
• Extensive experience in full project management, overseeing all phases from initiation to completion, including budget oversight, detailed scheduling, design presentations, client proposals, and more.
• Proven ability in client-facing roles, ensuring clear communication and successful relationship management throughout project
• Maintain a comprehensive knowledge of industry vendor resources
• Efficiencies in AutoCAD, InDesign, Excel, and Studio Designer
• Impeccable written, verbal and graphic communication skills to correspond purposefully with clients, internal team members, vendors and trade representatives
• Furniture and space planning and casework design expertise
• Enjoy working collectively as part of a team and independently as the lead on multiple projects
• Maintain analytical and creative thinking to solve complex problems with efficiency and organized logistics
• Possess a sophisticated eye and understanding of global interior styles
• Comprehensive knowledge of both contemporary and period furniture
• Team Management / Leadership principles?

Bonus Qualifications:

• Commercial design experience in the restaurant, hotel and hospitality industry
• Efficiency in ArchiCAD software
• Efficiency in 3D rendering, Sketchup, Enscape and photo shop
• Hand sketching capabilities
• Furniture design skills
• Passionate for and/or background in the fine arts and Art History

Responsibilities:

• Primary client facing contact for your projects
• Comfort and experience leading client meetings
• Design focus from schematic through all stages of project
• Work directly with the Principal and Partner on the selection and documentation of FF&E products
• Precedent imagery compilation for presentation materials
• Prepare design presentations for clients. Present and ensure successful implementation of approved design
• Analyze design objectives to identify and select appropriate FF&E that aligns with the desired aesthetic, budget, and scale
• Establish and ensure financial alignment throughout the project
• Prepare client budgets and schedules
• Coordinate with Purchasing Manager on all client orders and invoicing
• Effective management and delegation to design associates and design assistants

Hoedemaker Pfeiffer provides a benefits package including 24 days of paid time off (including holidays and sick days), annual bonuses, 401k safe harbor match, health, dental + vision plan, and more.

The Project Manager position has a pay range of $80,000 - $90,000. Offered position and compensation will be determined based on applicant’s qualifications and experience.

All applicants must be local to the area, (or willing to relocate at their own expense) and legally authorized to work in the US without sponsorship.

Candidates selected for an interview may be asked to participate in a working interview to demonstrate their design skills and problem-solving abilities