Senior Residential Interior Designer & Project Leader

American Society of Interior Designers; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Board & Vellum in Seattle is seeking an experienced interior designer to lead residential interiors for single-family clients, guiding projects from concept through documentation and installation.

You will mentor designers, coordinate with consultants and contractors, and ensure designs meet narrative goals while managing schedules and budgets. Proficiency in Revit and Adobe Creative Suite is essential; Enscape is a plus.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of professional design experience with a strong single-family residential portfolio, and a degree in interior design.
• Solid skills in Revit and Adobe Creative Suite are a must. Bonus points for Enscape.
• You author and review redlines with confidence. You lead the assembly of contract documents and bring a deep command of construction documents, finishes, and material applications.
• You independently drive projects forward, manage scope and schedule, anticipate issues before they surface, and deliver high-quality results without needing a task list handed to you.
• You love making things beautiful through a creative eye for detail and a passion for storytelling. You set the design direction on your projects and can articulate why every choice serves the larger narrative.
• Fluent in finish systems, materials, fixtures, and product selections, and able to defend design decisions with the research behind them. Working knowledge of applicable codes and accessibility standards.
• Deep experience selecting and specifying furnishings, lighting, hardware, window coverings, materials, and finishes across project types and budgets.
• Experience owning FF&E proposal packages, purchase orders, vendor relationships, and expediting from order through installation.
• Comfortable directing consultants, coordinating with contractors and fabricators, and holding the line on quality through construction administration.
• You enjoy developing less experienced designers, giving generous feedback, and raising the bar for the whole studio.
• You lead client conversations with confidence, translate design intent into plain language, and navigate difficult moments with grace.
• You are excited to work on a variety of project types including custom residential, low and mid-rise multifamily residential and mixed-use, commercial, and civic projects.
• You will work on a number of projects of varying scales at one time, so being able to handle the mix and stay organized is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead multi-disciplinary project teams to develop design concepts and documentation, ensuring alignment with client goals and project narratives.
• Own the design vision on your projects, curating gorgeous material palettes and pulling together packages the whole studio is proud of.
• Manage project deliverables, budgets, and schedules, serving as a primary point of contact for clients and consultants.
• Produce and oversee design documentation and technical drawings in Revit with precision and efficiency.
• Mentor emerging designers through review, critique, and day-to-day collaboration.
• Contribute to a collaborative studio culture where your voice and ideas shape how we work.

Skills

Project leadership

Client communication

Mentorship

Storytelling

Multitasking

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design

Tools

Revit

Adobe Creative Suite

Enscape

Job description

Board & Vellum in Seattle is seeking an experienced interior designer to lead residential interiors for single-family clients, guiding projects from concept through documentation and installation.

You will mentor designers, coordinate with consultants and contractors, and ensure designs meet narrative goals while managing schedules and budgets. Proficiency in Revit and Adobe Creative Suite is essential; Enscape is a plus.