Senior Interior Designer

Vivid Home; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Vivid Home in Minneapolis seeks a Senior Interior Designer to lead high-end residential projects from concept to completion, mentoring junior designers and guiding clients through the creative journey.

You will collaborate with Architects, Builders and Vendors, apply luxury materials, and deliver precise cabinetry, finishes and elevations. A Bachelor's in Interior Design is required, with 8–10 years of experience; NCIDQ/CID preferred; proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit and InDesign is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Interior Design from an accredited program
• 8–10 years of Interior Design experience leading projects from conception to completion
• NCIDQ / CID strongly preferred
• Proficient in AutoCAD / Revit and Adobe InDesign; strong cabinetry, plumbing and tile detailing knowledge
• Excellent communication, organization, leadership, problem-solving and time-management skills

Responsibilities

• Lead high-end residential projects from conception to completion, managing the design team and client relationships
• Implement finish, lighting, furniture and furnishing selections; produce to-scale floor plans
• Develop cabinetry design and elevations with clear elevations, sections and details
• Lead design presentations with clients, architects, builders and vendor partners
• Document selections in specifications and finish plans for pricing and installation
• Coordinate with expeditor for pricing, procurement, scheduling and installation
• Mentor and support the internal design team and nurture client relationships

Skills

Creative

Collaborative

Detail-oriented

Leadership

Communication

Time-management

Mentorship

Business development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Interior Design

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Adobe InDesign

Job description

Vivid Home is seeking a creative, collaborative and detail-oriented Senior Interior Designer to join our growing team. As a Senior Interior Designer, you will lead high-end residential projects from conception to completion and have a passion for steering and educating our clients through the entirety of each project. You will team with Architects, Builders and Landscape Designers and collaborate with our valued vendor partners. Ideally, you have a multidisciplinary approach to design combining creativity, an understanding of luxury materials and furnishings, are technical with an understanding of construction and enjoy mentoring other designers.

Responsibilities

• Lead high-end residential projects from conception through completion, while managing the internal design team, project deliverables and relationships with Architects, Builders and Vendor Partners.
• Implement impactful finish, lighting, furniture and furnishing selections for each project. Produce to-scale furniture floor plans to ensure accuracy and appropriate scale of selected furnishings.
• Develop and implement cabinetry design and elevations, communicate any tile or unique design details / installations through elevations, sections and details.
• Confidently and clearly lead design presentations with the internal design team, clients, Architects, Builders and Vendor Partners.
• Document selections thoroughly in specification documents and finish plans for pricing, implementation and installation.
• Coordinate with expeditor throughout the project for pricing, procurement, tracking, scheduling and installation of all lighting, furniture and furnishings.
• Motivate and support the internal design team by providing constructive feedback and mentorship.
• Foster long-standing relationships with clients, Architects, Builders and Vendor Partners. An interest in business development / networking is a plus.

Qualifications + Skills

Education: Bachelor's degree in Interior Design (or equivalent) from an accredited program.

Experience: Minimum 8-10 years of Interior Design experience at an Interior Design, Architecture or Engineering firm leading and contributing to projects from conception to completion. Additional experience with project management is a plus.

Certifications: NCIDQ / CID is strongly preferred.

Technical Skillset: Must be proficient in AutoCAD / Revit and Adobe InDesign with experience elevating and detailing cabinetry, plumbing and tile installations. Advanced skills in understanding scale and space three-dimensionally are strongly preferred.

Additional Skills: Exceptional communication, organization, leadership, problem-solving, time-management and self-motivated. Business development-driven is a plus.