Senior Interior Designer: Lead Vision & Transform Spaces

Ruby+Suede; Savage (MN); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Employee discount

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Profit sharing

Referral program

Vision insurance

Job summary

Ruby + Suede is seeking a Senior Interior Designer to transform spaces into functional, aesthetically pleasing environments in Minnesota. You will lead design efforts, coordinate with architects and builders, select furnishings, manage budgets, and ensure timelines and quality.

Proficiency with CAD and Chief Architect is preferred. The role emphasizes client-driven design, safety, traffic flow, comfort, and style, with opportunities to present visuals, estimates, and plans for approval.

Qualifications

• Creative thinking in developing, designing and creating new applications and ideas.
• Knowledge of the practices and principles of interior design.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Knowledge of CAD or other Computer –aided design software.
• The ability to visualize concepts and explain them to others.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Project organization skills to ensure each project stays on schedule and budget.
• Knowledge of proposals and specifications for interior design work.
• Must have 2 years CAD or design software experience.

Responsibilities

• Meeting with clients and other tradespeople to discuss client needs.
• Developing designs that are functional, appealing and space-appropriate.
• Using design software to create models and visuals (e.g., Chief Architect).
• Researching and preparing plans, diagrams or sketches for interiors, finishes and furnishings.
• Selecting furniture, materials, decor and finishes within budget.
• Estimating costs and submitting quotes.
• Coordinating tasks to project completion and ensuring quality and safety standards.
• Overseeing material orders and installations; visiting site post-completion.

Skills

Creative thinking

Interior design knowledge

Communication & negotiation

Project organization

Visualization of concepts

Team coordination

Education

Associate degree or certificate in 2–3 year program or Bachelor’s in Interior Design / Fine Arts

Apprenticeship or enrollment in Interior Design program

Tools

CAD

Chief Architect

Computer-aided design software

Job description

Ruby + Suede is seeking a Senior Interior Designer to transform spaces into functional, aesthetically pleasing environments in Minnesota. You will lead design efforts, coordinate with architects and builders, select furnishings, manage budgets, and ensure timelines and quality.

Proficiency with CAD and Chief Architect is preferred. The role emphasizes client-driven design, safety, traffic flow, comfort, and style, with opportunities to present visuals, estimates, and plans for approval.