Residential Interior Designer – Design-Build Remodeling

NKBA Big Sky Chapter; San Mateo (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

PTO

Holiday pay

401(k)

Job summary

SEA Construction, Inc. is seeking an experienced Residential Interior Designer for design-build remodeling in San Mateo, CA. You will lead client presentations, translate design concepts into contracts, and manage relationships from concept to completion.

Collaborate with project managers, estimators, and site supervisors to ensure design aligns with budget and schedule. Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, Chief Architect, SketchUp, and MS Office is required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of interior design experience in design-build firms or high-end residential studios.
• Proven ability to close deals and present project scope and value to discerning clients.
• Strong space planning, finish selection, and construction detailing; knowledge of Bay Area styles.
• Hands-on expertise in AutoCAD, Chief Architect, Revit, SketchUp, rendering tools and MS Office.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead initial client consultations and guide clients through contract execution for high-end residential projects.
• Space planning, material and finish selection, cabinetry layout, lighting design, and architectural detailing for kitchens, baths, and whole-home remodels.
• Collaborate with project managers, estimators, and site supervisors to align design with budget and construction timelines.
• Act as the primary contact from concept through completion, managing client expectations and selections.
• Source fixtures, tile, stone, cabinetry, and soft goods through local Bay Area vendor relationships.

Skills

Interior design

Sales

Presentation skills

Tools

AutoCAD

Chief Architect

Revit

SketchUp

Rendering tools

MS Office

Job description

Residential Interior Designer – Design-Build Remodeling at SEA Construction, Inc.

San Mateo, CA

Job Description

We are a premier custom construction and residential remodeling firm in San Mateo, delivering exceptional design-build projects across the Peninsula. We are looking for an experienced, confident, and highly versatile Interior Designer who thrives at the intersection of creative design and client-facing sales. In this role, you won't just draw up plans—you will lead clients through their transformation journey, presenting design concepts with authority, building trust, and converting leads into signed construction contracts.

Core Responsibilities

• Client Presentation & Sales Closure: Lead initial client consultations, articulate design visions with confidence, and actively guide clients through contract execution for high‑end residential projects.
• Diversified Interior Design: Space planning, material and finish selection, custom cabinetry layout, lighting design, and architectural detail specification for kitchens, baths, whole‑home remodels, and additions.
• Project Collaboration: Work directly with project managers, estimators, and site supervisors to ensure design intent aligns with budget, structural feasibility, and construction timelines.
• Client Relationship Management: Act as the trusted primary point of contact from concept through completion, managing expectations, and selections.
• Showroom & Material Sourcing: Leverage local Bay Area vendor relationships to source custom fixtures, tile, stone, cabinetry, and soft goods.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Experience: 5+ years of proven interior design experience within a design-build firm, custom home builder, or high‑end residential design studio. Looking for experience in residential remodeling, kitchen and bath design, cabinetry, finish specifications, budgets and client‑presentation.
• Sales Track Record: Demonstrated ability to close deals, upsell design services, and confidently communicate project scope and value to discerning clients.
• Design Expertise: Strong command of space planning, finish selection, and construction detailing. Knowledge of Bay Area architectural styles and Peninsula building trends is a strong plus.
• Software Proficiency: Hands‑on expertise in AutoCAD, Chief Architect, Revit, Sketch Up, rendering tools and MS Office.
• Communication: Exceptional verbal, written, and interpersonal presentation skills with an innate ability to establish instant credibility.
• Mobility: Valid California driver’s license and reliable transportation for client site visits throughout San Mateo County and surrounding areas.

What We Offer

• Compensation: $100,000 – $130,000
• Benefits: Health, dental, and vision insurance options, paid time off (PTO), holiday pay, and 401(k).
• Culture: Collaborative, professional, and fast‑paced environment dedicated to craftsmanship and exceptional client satisfaction.

Job Type

Full‑time

Location

San Mateo, CA