Refined Interior Designer - High-End Residential

Studio JYO; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Website: www.studiojyo.com

Job summary

Studio JYO in San Francisco seeks an Intermediate Interior Designer to join a growing, high-end residential design studio. The role involves ownership of project development, coordination with consultants and vendors, and execution of complex residential projects from concept through installation.

The ideal candidate brings strong design and technical skills, proactive collaboration, and the ability to manage multiple projects with minimal supervision. This position is based in San Francisco.

Qualifications

• Approximately 4–6 years of professional experience in interior design.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Interior Design, Interior Architecture, Architecture, or a related field.
• Strong design sensibility and a portfolio demonstrating thoughtful residential interiors, material selections, furniture planning, and architectural detailing.
• Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD and strong proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Photoshop and InDesign.
• Proficiency in Rhino or comparable 3D modeling software.
• Strong understanding of residential construction documentation, including interior elevations, reflected ceiling plans, finish schedules, lighting and plumbing schedules, and custom millwork details.
• Familiarity with construction processes, consultant coordination, material specifications, and residential project delivery.
• Experience coordinating with vendors, contractors, fabricators, and consultants.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and seek direction when appropriate.
• A proactive, detail-oriented, and solutions-driven approach to problem-solving.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation for showroom visits, site visits, and project-related travel.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Principal and design team on multiple high-end residential projects, including new construction, renovations, and furnishing projects.
• Participate in all phases of interior design, from conceptual design and schematic development through construction documentation, construction administration, procurement, and installation.
• Develop and refine design concepts, material palettes, finish selections, furniture layouts, lighting concepts, and interior architectural details.
• Prepare design presentations, material boards, furniture selections, and client-facing documentation that clearly communicate design intent.
• Research and source furniture, lighting, plumbing fixtures, hardware, finishes, textiles, and decorative accessories in alignment with the project’s design direction and budget.
• Exercise sound design judgment while balancing aesthetics, functionality, budget, and project requirements.
• Coordinate with architects, consultants, general contractors, vendors, showrooms, and fabricators to communicate design requirements and resolve design-related questions.
• Follow up proactively on outstanding information, pricing, samples, proposals, submittals, and project deliverables.
• Attend project meetings and site visits, document relevant discussions, and follow through on assigned action items.
• Monitor project schedules, procurement milestones, and outstanding design decisions to help keep projects moving forward.
• Identify potential design, documentation, or coordination issues early and communicate them promptly to the Principal or Project Lead.
• Assist with managing project budgets, finish allowances, furniture proposals, and procurement tracking as assigned.
• Support furniture installation and project completion, ensuring that design details and selections are executed as intended.

Skills

AutoCAD

Rhino

Photoshop

InDesign

Furniture planning

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Interior Design/Architecture

Tools

AutoCAD

Rhino

3D Modeling

Job description

Studio JYO in San Francisco seeks an Intermediate Interior Designer to join a growing, high-end residential design studio. The role involves ownership of project development, coordination with consultants and vendors, and execution of complex residential projects from concept through installation.

The ideal candidate brings strong design and technical skills, proactive collaboration, and the ability to manage multiple projects with minimal supervision. This position is based in San Francisco.