Senior Interior Designer

Parlor Interiors; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO with tenure accrual

Collaborative studio culture

Job summary

Parlor Interiors in Miami seeks an experienced Senior Interior Designer to run complex residential projects from concept through installation. You will lead a team of Interior Designers, coordinate with trades, and present refined design concepts and FF&E palettes to clients.

The role emphasizes rigorous systems, workflows, and embracing new technologies including AI to elevate design quality. Applicants should have 8–10 years of high-end residential experience, a relevant degree, and strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design, Architecture, or related field.
• 8–10 years of experience in high-end residential design.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects and lead designers effectively.
• Strong technical knowledge, including codes, detailing, and construction coordination.
• Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, and SketchUp (Rhino a plus).
• Exceptional organizational, communication, and prioritization skills.
• Comfortable working directly with trades and presenting confidently to clients.
• Curious, systems-minded, and motivated to improve how design work is executed.
• Based in or willing to relocate to Miami; occasional travel may be required.

Responsibilities

• Lead all phases of design from concept development through construction administration and installation.
• Direct and prioritize work for Interior Designers, ensuring clarity, efficiency, and accountability across deliverables.
• Serve as a primary design liaison with contractors, electricians, plumbers, window and door vendors, and other trades.
• Develop and present refined design concepts, FF&E palettes, and client presentations.
• Oversee custom millwork and furniture design, detailing, and coordination with fabricators.
• Maintains a strong working knowledge of applicable codes.
• Coordinate schedules, budgets, and procurement in collaboration with procurement and project management teams.
• Contribute to and help develop internal systems, workflows, and documentation to improve studio efficiency.
• Stay engaged with new technologies, materials, and tools—including AI—relevant to design and documentation.
• Continuously train design judgment through exposure to art, architecture, and adjacent creative disciplines.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design/Architecture

Tools

AutoCAD

Adobe Creative Suite

Microsoft Office

SketchUp

Rhino

Job description

We are an award-winning interior design firm located in Miami, with features in Architectural Digest, Luxe Interiors + Design, ELLE Decor, and a variety of other print and media publications. Our studio culture values rigor and creativity in equal measure. We are seeking a Senior Interior Designer who is both highly creative and exceptionally organized—someone who thrives in complexity, leads with clarity, and actively contributes to evolving how design work is executed.

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Senior Interior Designer to join our studio full-time. Reporting directly to the Creative Director, this role will manage complex projects from concept through installation while directing Interior Designers in task prioritization and execution. This position requires strong technical knowledge, confidence working directly with trades, and a genuine interest in improving systems, workflows, and tools—including emerging technologies and AI—to enhance design efficiency and quality.

Responsibilities

• Lead all phases of design from concept development through construction administration and installation.
• Direct and prioritize work for Interior Designers, ensuring clarity, efficiency, and accountability across deliverables.
• Serve as a primary design liaison with contractors, electricians, plumbers, window and door vendors, and other trades.
• Develop and present refined design concepts, FF&E palettes, and client presentations.
• Oversee custom millwork and furniture design, detailing, and coordination with fabricators.
• Maintains a strong working knowledge of applicable codes.
• Coordinate schedules, budgets, and procurement in collaboration with procurement and project management teams.
• Contribute to and help develop internal systems, workflows, and documentation to improve studio efficiency.
• Stay engaged with new technologies, materials, and tools—including AI—relevant to design and documentation.
• Continuously train design judgment through exposure to art, architecture, and adjacent creative disciplines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design, Architecture, or a related field.
• 8–10 years of experience in high-end residential design.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects and lead designers effectively.
• Strong technical knowledge, including codes, detailing, and construction coordination.
• Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, and SketchUp (Rhino a plus).
• Exceptional organizational, communication, and prioritization skills.
• Comfortable working directly with trades and presenting confidently to clients.
• Curious, systems-minded, and motivated to improve how design work is executed.
• Based in or willing to relocate to Miami; occasional travel may be required.

Paid Time Off (PTO) with tenure-based accrual

Collaborative Studio Culture & Seasonal Events

Interview Process

Our interview process includes an initial in-person conversation and portfolio review. Final candidates will be invited to complete a technical design exercise during an in-person interview, allowing us to better understand problem-solving approach, technical fluency, and workflow.