Senior Designer

Traci Connell Interiors; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Traci Connell Interiors, an award-winning interior design firm with a Dallas studio, seeks a Senior Designer to lead high-end residential projects from concept to completion. The role requires strong AutoCad/SketchUp skills and experience with new construction.

You will manage client communications, coordinate with contractors and vendors, and oversee timelines, budgets, and installations. Based on-site in Dallas, you will mentor junior designers and help uphold our elevated design standards

Qualifications

• Expertise in interior design, space planning, concept development, and FF&E selection for luxury interiors.
• Experience managing projects end-to-end including scheduling and budgeting.
• Excellent client-facing skills and clear professional communication.
• Attention to documentation and execution, including on-site reviews for luxury builds.
• Ability to mentor design team and uphold design standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead interior design projects from concept through completion.
• Develop design concepts, space plans, and material palettes.
• Prepare drawings and presentations; select furnishings, finishes, and fixtures.
• Coordinate with contractors, vendors, and architects; monitor timelines and budgets.
• Mentor junior team members and ensure design quality and consistency.
• Support project installations and on-site reviews for seamless client experience.

Skills

Interior design

Space planning

Concept development

Client communication

Team mentoring

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design or Architecture

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

SketchUp

Adobe Creative Suite

Presentation tools

Job description

Company Description

Traci Connell Interiors is an award-winning interior design firm specializing in architectural and luxury interiors, with a studio in Dallas, Texas. The firm serves clients throughout the greater Dallas area, and nationwide. Using a collaborative approach, the team creates high-end spaces that blend modern clean lines with timeless, classic elements. Each new construction, renovation and furnishings project is tailored to the client’s lifestyle and aesthetic, with an emphasis on thoughtful design, quality materials, and a polished, elevated experience.

Role Description

The Senior Designer is a full-time, on-site role based in Dallas, TX, responsible for leading interior design projects from concept through completion. This role includes developing design concepts, space plans, and material palettes, preparing drawings and presentations, and selecting furnishings, finishes, and fixtures aligned with the firm’s high-end transitional style. The Senior Designer must be possess strong technical skills (AutoCad and SketchUp excellence) and new construction building experience due to the nature of the firm's work. They will manage client communication, present design solutions, coordinate with contractors and vendors, and oversee project timelines and budgets. Day-to-day responsibilities also include mentoring junior team members, ensuring design quality and consistency, and supporting project installations and on-site reviews to deliver a seamless client experience.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated expertise in interior design, including space planning, concept development, and FF&E selection for high-end residential or luxury interiors.
• Strong proficiency in design tools and software (e.g., AutoCAD or Revit, SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite, and presentation tools).
• Experience managing projects end-to-end, including scheduling, budgeting, vendor coordination, and collaboration with architects and contractors.
• Excellent client-facing skills, with the ability to present design solutions, respond to feedback, and maintain professional, clear communication.
• Attention to detail in documentation and execution, including creating specifications, preparing drawings, and overseeing installations, including luxury construction build out.
• Ability to lead and mentor design team members, contribute to a collaborative studio environment, and uphold the firm’s design standards.
• Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design or Architecture
• Familiarity with furnishings design that blends modern and classic elements, and an understanding of luxury materials and finishes.
• Ability to work on-site in Dallas, TX, with reliable transportation for local site visits and project meetings.