Senior Interior Designer & Design Strategy Leader

PIVOT; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Pivot is seeking an experienced Designer to translate client needs into bold interior environments. You will lead project design, collaborate with sales and procurement, and help shape proposals through compelling visuals and strategic thinking.

You will mentor junior designers, manage budgets, and ensure design excellence across all project phases, from concept to production. This is a high-velocity role requiring strong communication and leadership.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of professional experience in interior design or architecture.
• Certified Interior Designer or pursuing certification; active professional membership.
• Ability to lead complex design projects and present concepts clearly.

Responsibilities

• Lead project design from programming through production, delegating tasks as needed.
• Collaborate with sales and procurement; support proposals and client meetings.
• Develop design concepts and presentations; manage budgets and contracts.
• Mentor junior staff; ensure design processes and documentation standards.

Skills

Interior Design

Client Presentations

Team Leadership

Project Management

Design Communication

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture or Interior Design

Tools

CET Designer

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Pivot is seeking an experienced Designer to translate client needs into bold interior environments. You will lead project design, collaborate with sales and procurement, and help shape proposals through compelling visuals and strategic thinking.

You will mentor junior designers, manage budgets, and ensure design excellence across all project phases, from concept to production. This is a high-velocity role requiring strong communication and leadership.