Senior Interior Designer & Project Lead (Luxury Residences)

Designer Interiors; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

80/20 employer-paid health insurance

Dental and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan with partial 1:

Paid time off

Company holidays

Job summary

Designer Interiors, a renowned luxury residential interior design firm, is seeking a Senior Interior Designer/Project Manager in Chicago. The role oversees complex projects from concept to installation, coordinating with principals and senior leadership to manage evolving design concepts and keep schedules on track.

Requirements include a Bachelor's degree in Interior Design or related field and 6–9+ years of experience, with strong AutoCAD, Studio Designer, and furniture detailing skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Interior Design or a related field preferred.
• 6–9+ years of experience with a high-end residential interior design firm.
• Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD.
• Strong knowledge of custom furniture design, detailing, and fabrication.
• Experience using Studio Designer.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative, anticipate project needs, and manage competing priorities with minimal direction.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, highly creative environment.
• Proven experience in managing interior design projects with a strong portfolio showcasing residential interior spaces.
• Strong communication skills team collaboration and vendor negotiations.
• Photoshop preferred; Bluebeam is a plus.
• Valid driver's license and current passport required.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple luxury projects from concept through installation, ensuring schedules, budgets, and deliverables stay on track.
• Coordinate with Principal and senior leadership to drive project execution across multiple active projects.
• Develop and review detailed custom furniture drawings and specifications with workrooms and fabricators.
• Oversee project schedules, budgets, purchasing, approvals, specifications, and documentation.
• Serve as the central point of coordination across internal teams, architects, consultants, contractors, vendors, and workrooms.
• Collaborate with architecture team to coordinate interior design with architectural details.
• Oversee purchasing, fabrication, deliveries, and installations with accuracy.
• Delegate responsibilities while guiding junior team members.

Skills

Project management

Team collaboration

Vendor negotiations

Prioritization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Interior Design or related field

6–9+ years of high-end residential interior design experience

Tools

AutoCAD

Studio Designer

Photoshop

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

Designer Interiors, a renowned luxury residential interior design firm, is seeking a Senior Interior Designer/Project Manager in Chicago. The role oversees complex projects from concept to installation, coordinating with principals and senior leadership to manage evolving design concepts and keep schedules on track.

Requirements include a Bachelor's degree in Interior Design or related field and 6–9+ years of experience, with strong AutoCAD, Studio Designer, and furniture detailing skills.