Senior Interior Designer

The Office of Charles de Lisle; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance: Medical, vision, and

Paid Time Off: 3 weeks PTO

Studio culture & events

Job summary

The Office of Charles de Lisle is seeking a Senior Designer to lead teams from concept to completion for residential interiors in San Francisco. You will mentor designers, produce compelling design collateral, and guide spatial planning, elevations, and lighting plans to meet client goals.

Applicants should have 5+ years in senior design, strong leadership and communication skills, and fluency with AutoCAD, SketchUp, Adobe CC, and Studio Designer. Email portfolios to [e-mail].

Qualifications

• 5+ years in a senior design role with a contemporary residential firm.
• Strong leadership, management and communication skills.
• Excellent customer service, presentation, verbal and written skills.
• Extensive knowledge of residential interior architecture and standards.
• Experience with upholstery, furnishings, lighting fabrication, drapery, carpets, and installation methods.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite and MS Office.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines autonomously.
• Established relationships with high-end galleries, vendors and trades.

Responsibilities

• Autonomously direct and manage multiple projects through all phases.
• Mentor and guide the design team throughout production.
• Lead production of project collateral to sell design concepts.
• Deliver spaces with thoughtful schemes, space plans, elevations and layouts.
• Collaborate with architects, contractors, vendors and millworkers.
• Manage site work, client meetings, shop drawings, visits and installations.
• Oversee project documentation, budgets and procurement.
• Represent the studio brand and stay current with industry trends.

Skills

Leadership

Design direction

Team leadership

Client communication

Project management

Education

Interior Design degree

Architecture background

Tools

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Adobe Creative Suite

MS Office

Studio Designer

Job description

The Senior Designer’s primary responsibility is to proficiently lead teams in the execution of design from concept to successful completion, to promote the company ethos in and out of the office, and to help deliver value in the process of executing designs for our clients.

Job Description

• Autonomously direct and manage multiple {4-6} projects, and lead teams through all project phases
• Provide mentorship and guidance to design team
• Lead production of all necessary project collateral to effectively sell design concepts
• Deliver thoughtful, well-designed schemes, space plans, furniture layouts, elevations, lighting plans, and any required interior programming
• Apply in-depth understanding of scale, proportion, and spatial layout to all design elements
• Source design components employing in-depth knowledge of relevant galleries, vendors, and industry trades
• Provide high-altitude strategic oversight
• Ensure that strategic project production aligns with design intent and delivers outcomes that meet client expectations
• Collaborate with architects, consultants, contractors, millworkers, and vendors. Communicate and contribute analytical feedback for production as needed to meet project goals
• Manage site work, client meetings, construction administration, shop drawing reviews, workroom visits, and project installations. Travel as necessary
• Manage project documentation and budgets
• Oversee proposal and procurement process to meet budget projections and deadlines
• Strategize, problem-solve, and negotiate within project production to facilitate studio’s design intent
• Confidently represent and promote our studio brand in all interactions
• Stay up to date with design industry trends, materials and products, design/art/antique fairs, and trade shows
• Develop and maintain relationships with existing vendors and fabricators and explore opportunities for new partnerships with makers, designers, dealers, galleries, and distributors

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a senior-level design position with a contemporary, residential design firm
• Strong leadership, technical, management, and communication skills
• Exceptional customer service, communication, and presentation skills - verbal, written, and graphic
• Extensive knowledge of residential interior architecture and design industry standards
• Advanced understanding of the methods/process/manufacturing for upholstery, custom furnishings, lighting fabrication, drapery/soft goods, carpet qualities, and installation methods
• Industry-recognized education/background in Interior Design, Interior Architecture, or Architecture
• Expertise in AutoCAD, SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite & MS Office
• Proficiency in Studio Designer software or similar
• Ability to efficiently design and manage multiple projects and deadlines autonomously
• In-depth knowledge and relationships with high-end galleries, sources, and industry trades
• Experience in sourcing contemporary, custom, vintage, and antique furnishings
• Passion for collaborative and solution-driven design processes
• Innate sense of accountability and pride in one's work
• Proactive, flexible, team player
• Ability to adapt to change and shifting priorities
• Valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle

• Health Insurance: Medical, vision, and dental coverage options
• Paid Time Off (PTO): 3 weeks of PTO; accrual increases with tenure
• Studio Culture & Events: Regular team gatherings, celebrations, and creative programming

Applicants who meet the requirements should email their cover letter, resume, portfolio, and drawing examples (floor plans, bath, kitchen, and/or millwork elevations) in PDF format to [e-mail] with the subject line “Senior Designer”.