Senior Luxury Interior Designer & Project Leader

Opaline Interiors Studio; Wellesley (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Paid vacation/sick days and holidays

Fun, engaging work environment

Annual team retreat

Compensated travel expenses

Job summary

Opaline Interiors Studio in Wellesley, MA seeks a Senior Interior Designer & Project Manager to lead luxury residential projects from concept through installation. You will partner with the Principal to deliver bespoke spaces, manage budgets, and supervise design teams.

Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills are essential. The role requires on-site presence four days weekly, site measures, and regular coordination with architects, contractors, and vendors across New England.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5–7 years of professional experience in luxury residential interior design and project management.
• Demonstrated client-facing experience with strong communication and presentation skills.
• Intuitive design sense and design point of view.
• Familiarity with high-end interior vendors and resources.
• Deep understanding of the construction process.
• Proficiency in Revit or AutoCAD and SketchUp; strong Microsoft Office skills.
• Knowledge of Studio Designer software a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication; excellent collaboration and organization.
• Self-motivated with the ability to manage multiple tasks; problem solver.
• Access to a car and willingness to travel to job sites across New England.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple residential design projects from schematic design through installation alongside Principal.
• Attend site measures with the Technical Designer.
• Create detailed design concepts and drawings including space plans and elevations.
• Source, specify, and price materials, fixtures, furnishings and fabrics for Principal review.
• Prepare specifications for custom window treatments, millwork, furnishings, wallpaper, and oversee quoting.
• Prepare presentations and finish boards for client meetings; ensure information is accurate.
• Develop and maintain project budgets, profitability, schedules, and installation timelines.
• Participate in client meetings, maintain agendas and notes.
• Coordinate with architects, contractors, vendors, and workrooms; ensure thoughtful execution.
• Oversee multiple projects in construction with Principal oversight.
• Communicate with clients about progress, next steps, and items outstanding.
• Attend site visits weekly and assist with installs, deliveries, and photoshoots.

Skills

Luxury residential design

Client-facing

Project management

Budgeting

Revit

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Microsoft Office

Construction coordination

Travel to New England

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Studio Designer

Job description

Opaline Interiors Studio in Wellesley, MA seeks a Senior Interior Designer & Project Manager to lead luxury residential projects from concept through installation. You will partner with the Principal to deliver bespoke spaces, manage budgets, and supervise design teams.

Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills are essential. The role requires on-site presence four days weekly, site measures, and regular coordination with architects, contractors, and vendors across New England.