Senior Interior Designer | High-end Residential Interior Design Grand Rapids, MI
We’re hiring for our client, a nationally recognized high-end residential interior design firm celebrated for its artistry, craftsmanship, and client-centered approach. This is more than a design role. It is an opportunity for a seasoned designer to lead high-end residential projects from concept through installation while helping shape the standards, processes, and people behind an exceptional design experience. You will work closely with the Principal, lead complex projects, mentor emerging designers, and become a trusted creative resource for the entire team.
Design Leadership & Project Ownership
- Lead architectural interiors projects from kickoff through final installation in close collaboration with the Principal
- Develop and present thoughtfully crafted design concepts, finish schedules, furniture plans, and elevations
- Source, curate, price, and oversee procurement of all goods, every detail considered
- Manage client, builder, and architect relationships with warmth, clarity, and confidence
- Serve as the firm's authority on design quality, the person who teaches, protects, and upholds what soulful, intentional design looks like at the firm
- Review and approve all client-facing deliverables across the design team
- Own and continuously refine the firm's design templates, presentation standards, and process documentation
- Be the go-to resource when designers face a hard decision, a complex client, or a design challenge requiring a seasoned creative eye
Team Development & Training
- Mentor and develop junior designers, setting expectations, giving feedback that is both direct and generous, and building their confidence and capability
- Lead the onboarding of all new design hires to the firm's way, aesthetic, process, and standard of craft
- Facilitate internal design reviews, knowledge shares, and team learning moments
- Build a team that delivers at the luxury level consistently, not because you are standing over them, but because you have taught them how
Qualifications & Technical Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Interior Design
- 8+ years in high-end residential interior design
- Prior leadership experience or mentorship experience is preferred
- Experience in AutoCAD, SketchUp, and Microsoft Office is required
- Experience in Asana and Studio Designer is preferred