Residential Interior Designer

Crawford Builders; Lexington (KY); Sur place; USD 60 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health insurance

IRA matching

Paid time off

Résumé du poste

Crawford Builders in Lexington, KY seeks an Interior Designer – In Person – to translate client visions into construction-ready plans using Chief Architect, with drafting support for luxury residences.

You will collaborate with a top-tier design and construction team on custom homes, remodels, and high-end interiors, balancing aesthetics, practicality, and budget while delivering precise drawings and compelling presentations.

Qualifications

• Degree or professional training in Interior Design, Architecture, Residential Design, Drafting, or a related field preferred
• Two or more years of interior design, residential drafting, or related experience preferred
• Demonstrated proficiency in Chief Architect software required
• Experience producing residential floor plans, elevations, construction drawings, and three-dimensional renderings
• Experience with custom homes, residential construction, remodeling, cabinetry, or kitchen and bath design strongly preferred
• Strong knowledge of interior finishes, materials, space planning, and residential design principles
• Ability to read and interpret architectural drawings and construction documents
• Portfolio or work samples demonstrating Chief Architect drafting and residential design experience required

Responsabilités

• Create and revise residential floor plans, elevations, sections, details, and construction drawings using Chief Architect
• Develop conceptual plans and three-dimensional models for custom homes and remodeling projects
• Produce interior elevations for kitchens, bathrooms, built-in cabinetry, fireplaces, and other architectural features
• Translate client ideas, sketches, field measurements, and design concepts into accurate drawings
• Modify existing plans based on client feedback, field conditions, and construction requirements
• Assist with preparing coordinated drawing sets for estimating, permitting, and construction
• Verify dimensions, layouts, clearances, ceiling conditions, and architectural details
• Review drawings for accuracy, consistency, constructability, and compliance with project requirements
• Coordinate plan revisions with project managers, estimators, trade partners, and other design professionals
• Maintain organized digital project files, drawing revisions, and project documentation
• Guide clients through the selections process for custom homes and renovations
• Assist with the selection of flooring, tile, cabinetry, countertops, plumbing fixtures, lighting, hardware, paint colors, wallcoverings, and other finishes
• Develop cohesive interior design concepts, finish palettes, mood boards, and presentation materials
• Assist with furniture, rug, window treatment, artwork, and décor selections when applicable
• Prepare detailed selections documentation, specifications, schedules, and installation information for construction teams
• Ensure interior selections coordinate with the architectural plans and overall design direction
• Help clients balance aesthetics, functionality, budget, and long-term usability
• Participate in client meetings, design consultations, and selections appointments
• Present drawings, renderings, finish concepts, and design recommendations clearly and professionally
• Help clients visualize proposed layouts and make informed design decisions
• Maintain responsive, organized, and professional communication throughout the design process
• Provide a high-touch client experience consistent with the expectations of luxury residential construction
• Collaborate with project managers, estimators, architects, draftspeople, vendors, and trade partners
• Review architectural plans and interior elevations for design consistency and functionality
• Ensure drawings, selections, and approvals are completed in time to support estimating and construction
• Participate in site visits, field measurements, project walkthroughs, and installation reviews as needed
• Assist with researching products, gathering pricing, obtaining samples, and coordinating design-related information
• Identify potential design conflicts and communicate necessary revisions to the appropriate team members
• Assist with ordering, tracking, and managing furnishings and selections when applicable
• Assist with model homes, staging, material displays, and company design presentations
• Support project photography and the preparation of design content for social media, the company website, and marketing materials
• Stay current on residential design trends, construction materials, building products, furnishings, and industry innovations
• Help maintain an organized design library of product samples, vendor resources, and finish materials

Connaissances

Attention to detail

Client collaboration

Time management

Strong communication

Creative problem solving

Formation

Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design, Architecture, Residential Design, or Drafting

Outils

Chief Architect

AutoCAD

Revit

SketchUp

Archicad

Description du poste

Interior Designer - In Person position to be located in Lexington, KY.

About Crawford Builders

Crawford Builders is a luxury custom home builder and remodeling company that has served Central Kentucky for more than 50 years. We specialize in high-end custom homes, large-scale renovations, and thoughtfully designed living spaces that blend timeless architecture with functional design.

As our company continues to expand its design services, we are seeking a creative, technically skilled, and detail-oriented Interior Designer / Residential Draftsperson to join our team. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to distinctive residential projects from initial concept through construction while collaborating closely with clients, builders, project managers, estimators, architects, and vendors.

Position Overview

The Interior Designer will combine interior design expertise with residential drafting responsibilities. This individual will assist with space planning, interior selections, cabinetry design, construction drawings, plan revisions, and three-dimensional presentations using Chief Architect software.

The ideal candidate has a strong eye for residential design, a solid understanding of construction practices, and demonstrated experience producing accurate drawings and renderings in Chief Architect. This role requires someone who can balance creativity, functionality, technical accuracy, budget considerations, and project timelines.

Key Responsibilities

Residential Drafting and Chief Architect

• Create and revise residential floor plans, elevations, sections, details, and construction drawings using Chief Architect
• Develop conceptual plans and three-dimensional models for custom homes and remodeling projects
• Produce interior elevations for kitchens, bathrooms, built-in cabinetry, fireplaces, and other architectural features
• Translate client ideas, sketches, field measurements, and design concepts into accurate drawings
• Modify existing plans based on client feedback, field conditions, and construction requirements
• Assist with preparing coordinated drawing sets for estimating, permitting, and construction
• Verify dimensions, layouts, clearances, ceiling conditions, and architectural details
• Review drawings for accuracy, consistency, constructability, and compliance with project requirements
• Coordinate plan revisions with project managers, estimators, trade partners, and other design professionals
• Maintain organized digital project files, drawing revisions, and project documentation

Interior Design and Selections

• Guide clients through the selections process for custom homes and renovations
• Assist with the selection of flooring, tile, cabinetry, countertops, plumbing fixtures, lighting, hardware, paint colors, wallcoverings, and other finishes
• Develop cohesive interior design concepts, finish palettes, mood boards, and presentation materials
• Assist with furniture, rug, window treatment, artwork, and décor selections when applicable
• Prepare detailed selections documentation, specifications, schedules, and installation information for construction teams
• Ensure interior selections coordinate with the architectural plans and overall design direction
• Help clients balance aesthetics, functionality, budget, and long-term usability

Client Experience

• Participate in client meetings, design consultations, and selections appointments
• Present drawings, renderings, finish concepts, and design recommendations clearly and professionally
• Help clients visualize proposed layouts and make informed design decisions
• Maintain responsive, organized, and professional communication throughout the design process
• Provide a high-touch client experience consistent with the expectations of luxury residential construction

Project Coordination

• Collaborate with project managers, estimators, architects, draftspeople, vendors, and trade partners
• Review architectural plans and interior elevations for design consistency and functionality
• Ensure drawings, selections, and approvals are completed in time to support estimating and construction schedules
• Participate in site visits, field measurements, project walkthroughs, and installation reviews as needed
• Assist with researching products, gathering pricing, obtaining samples, and coordinating design-related information
• Identify potential design conflicts and communicate necessary revisions to the appropriate team members
• Assist with ordering, tracking, and managing furnishings and selections when applicable

Design and Marketing Support

• Assist with model homes, staging, material displays, and company design presentations
• Support project photography and the preparation of design content for social media, the company website, and marketing materials
• Stay current on residential design trends, construction materials, building products, furnishings, and industry innovations
• Help maintain an organized design library of product samples, vendor resources, and finish materials

Qualifications

• Degree or professional training in Interior Design, Architecture, Residential Design, Drafting, or a related field preferred
• Two or more years of interior design, residential drafting, or related experience preferred
• Demonstrated proficiency in Chief Architect software required
• Experience producing residential floor plans, elevations, construction drawings, and three-dimensional renderings
• Experience with custom homes, residential construction, remodeling, cabinetry, or kitchen and bath design strongly preferred
• Strong knowledge of interior finishes, materials, space planning, and residential design principles
• General understanding of residential construction methods, building components, and plan documentation
• Ability to read and interpret architectural drawings and construction documents
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and presentation software
• Experience with Canva, SketchUp, AutoCAD, Revit, Archicad, or similar programs is beneficial
• Strong organizational, time-management, and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects, revisions, and deadlines simultaneously
• Portfolio or work samples demonstrating Chief Architect drafting and residential design experience required
• Creative, technically minded, and highly detail-oriented
• Professional and polished demeanor
• Strong client relationship and communication skills
• Team-oriented and collaborative
• Self-motivated, dependable, and proactive
• Comfortable receiving feedback and revising work
• Passionate about architecture, construction, and luxury residential design
• Able to balance creativity with practicality, constructability, and budget considerations
• Capable of maintaining accuracy while working in a deadline-driven environment
• Willing to learn and grow as the company’s design services continue to expand

Physical and Work Requirements

• Ability to sit and work at a computer for extended periods
• Ability to visit and safely walk active construction sites
• Ability to take field measurements and document existing conditions
• Ability to carry samples, drawings, and presentation materials as needed
• Reliable transportation for occasional local site visits and vendor appointments

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications
• Performance-based incentives
• IRA
• IRA matching
• Health insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Professional development and industry networking opportunities
• Opportunities for growth within an expanding design division
• Collaborative and creative work environment

Why Join Crawford Builders?

At Crawford Builders, we believe exceptional homes begin with thoughtful design and accurate planning. This position offers the opportunity to combine creativity and technical expertise while working closely with clients and an experienced construction team on high-end custom homes and renovations throughout Central Kentucky.

If you are passionate about residential design, skilled in Chief Architect, and interested in helping transform ideas into beautifully designed and well-documented homes, we would love to hear from you.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design, Architecture, Residential Design, Drafting, or a related field preferred

Experience

• Chief Architect: 2 years preferred
• Interior design or residential drafting: 2 years preferred
• Residential construction or remodeling experience preferred