Senior Residential Interior Designer

Hacin; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K plan

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

Hacin in Boston's South End is seeking a Residential Interior Designer to lead the interior design of residential projects, working closely with our architecture teams and directly with clients. This role suits a designer with a strong foundation in high-end residential interiors who can take ownership of projects—from concept development to procurement and installation.

We are open to 6+ years of experience, with a collaborative culture, and offer a competitive salary and comprehensive

Qualifications

• Professional degree from an accredited institution.
• Proven FF&E selections experience for high-end clients.
• Experience in a client-facing role with strong communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Familiarity with high-end interiors vendors and resources.
• Strong collaboration, organization and project management skills.
• Curious and creative individual with your own design point of view.

Responsibilities

• Lead interior design scope of residential projects from concept through execution.
• Serve as primary client contact, translating goals into design direction.
• Lead selection of furniture, decorative lighting, and soft goods within budget.
• Produce project documents: furniture plans, detail drawings, boards, budgets, specs.
• Maintain profitability and schedule; manage proposals, contracts and cashflow.
• Work with Project Coordinators to manage vendors and subcontracts.
• Discover and maintain relationships with vendor reps and showrooms.
• (Senior-level) mentor staff, contribute to design standards, support business development.

Skills

Client communication

Negotiation

Presentation skills

Project management

Collaboration

Education

Professional degree from an accredited institution

Job description

Hacin is an award-winning, interdisciplinary design studio located in Boston's South End. Our team of design professionals has built a diverse portfolio of projects that have received regional, national, and international recognition. We specialize in architecture, interior design, and visual identity across a range of scales and project types, including high-end residential, multi-family housing, workplace, and hospitality.

We believe exceptional design begins with curiosity and conceptual thinking and is realized through collaboration, technical rigor, thoughtful execution, and craftsmanship. Every project reflects our commitment to design excellence and outstanding client service.

The Role

We're looking for a Residential Interior Designer to lead the interior design of residential projects, working closely with our architecture teams and directly with clients. This role suits a designer with a strong foundation in high-end residential interiors who is able to take ownership of projects — from concept development and FF&E specification through procurement and installation. We are open to a range of experience from 6 years and up – most importantly , a strong fit for the design culture in the office and a collaborative spirit.

What You’ll Do

• Lead the interior design scope of small, medium, or large residential projects — depending on experience level — from concept through execution
• Serve as a primary point of contact for clients, understanding their goals and translating them into design direction for the project team
• Guide and/or lead the selection of furniture, decorative lighting, soft goods, etc. appropriate to each project's scale, concept, and budget
• Lead the production of project documents: furniture plans, detail drawings, presentation boards, budgets, visual specifications, and construction documents
• Maintain project profitability and schedule; generate and manage client proposals, contracts, budgets, workplans, and cashflow projections
• Work with Project Coordinators to manage vendors and subcontractors; review submittals and related documentation
• Discover and maintain relationships with vendor representatives, showrooms, brands, makers, and artisans, sharing resources with the broader team
• (Senior-level candidates) Take on a broader leadership role — mentoring project staff, contributing to design standards, and supporting business development through client relationships and new leads

What We’re Looking For

• Professional degree from an accredited institution
• A proven record of design excellence through conceptually driven FF&E selections appropriate for high-end clients
• Demonstrated experience in a client-facing role, with strong communication, negotiation, and presentation skills
• Strong command of the design and realization process, from concept through installation
• Familiarity with high-end interiors vendors and resources
• Excellent collaboration, organization and project management skills
• A curious and creative individual with your own design point of view

Why Hacin

Hacin provides a collaborative and design-driven studio environment where cross-disciplinary work fosters a unique design culture. We value creativity, teamwork, and professional growth. We offer competitive salaries with comprehensive benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance, a 401K plan, life and disability insurance, paid time off, and 11 paid holidays. Additionally, we support professional development opportunities to help our team members advance in their careers.

Salary Range: $80,000-$125,000

Hacin is an Equal Opportunity Employer