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Title: Senior Interior Designer

Location: Santa Monica, CA
Workplace Type: On-site
Job Type: Full-Time
Compensation: $80,000 - $110,000 annually (commensurate with experience)

About Us

We are an award-winning boutique interior design firm based in Santa Monica, California, specializing in luxury residential, commercial, and hospitality interiors. Our projects span prestigious markets including Los Angeles, Malibu, Palm Springs, San Francisco, Park City, New York, and Miami.

Our work is rooted in thoughtful design, architectural integrity, and elevated client experiences. We are passionate about creating timeless interiors that blend sophistication, functionality, and artistry.

As our studio continues to grow, we are seeking a talented and experienced Senior Interior Designer to lead and manage multiple high-end residential projects from concept through installation.

Position Summary

The Senior Interior Designer will play a critical leadership role within the studio, overseeing multiple residential design projects while collaborating directly with the Principal Designer, consultants, architects, contractors, vendors, and clients.

This role is ideal for a highly creative and technically skilled designer who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment and possesses a deep understanding of luxury residential interiors, project management, spatial planning, and construction coordination.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, highly organized, visually sophisticated, and capable of managing both the creative and operational aspects of complex design projects.

Key Responsibilities

Project Leadership & Design Management

• Support the Principal Designer in managing all phases of the interior design process from concept development through final installation.

• Translate conceptual design ideas into cohesive and executable project plans.

• Lead and manage multiple ongoing high-end residential projects simultaneously.

• Coordinate internal design workflows and ensure projects remain on schedule and within budget.

Design Development & Documentation

• Develop furniture plans, interior elevations, finish schedules, and construction documentation.

• Produce and manage design presentations, mood boards, and visualization materials for client review.

• Create and maintain 3D models and renderings using Rhinoceros 3D, Enscape, or equivalent rendering platforms.

• Prepare and review detailed drawing sets, specifications, and technical documentation.

FF&E Procurement & Vendor Coordination

• Lead FF&E sourcing and procurement processes including:

  • Vendor research and coordination

  • Pricing requests and negotiations

  • Proposal preparation

  • Purchase orders and invoicing

  • Tracking deliveries and installations

• Maintain relationships with domestic and international vendors, showrooms, artisans, and fabricators.

Client & Consultant Coordination

• Attend client meetings, site visits, installations, and consultant coordination meetings.

• Collaborate closely with architects, contractors, subcontractors, fabricators, and project stakeholders.

• Prepare meeting notes, action items, and project updates.

• Manage project schedules, budgets, scopes, and timelines.

Construction Administration

• Coordinate submittals, RFIs, ASIs, IDSK reviews/responses, and consultant communications.

• Review shop drawings and construction details for alignment with design intent.

• Ensure project execution aligns with approved drawings, specifications, and quality standards.

Installation & Project Closeout

• Assist with project installations, styling, and photoshoots.

• Coordinate onsite activities with vendors and contractors during final installation phases.

• Ensure seamless project delivery and client satisfaction.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Interior Design, Architecture, or related field preferred.

• Minimum 5 years of professional interior design experience within a design firm.

• Extensive experience in luxury/high-end residential interior design.

• Strong understanding of:

  • Spatial planning

  • Material selection

  • Architectural detailing

  • Construction documentation

  • Interior architectural concepts

• Proficiency in project management and procurement software such as Studio Designer or equivalent.

• Experience managing multiple projects, schedules, and design teams.

• Excellent presentation, communication, and organizational skills.

• Strong free-hand sketching and conceptual design abilities.

• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation required.

• Must currently reside in the Los Angeles area.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency in:

  • AutoCAD

  • Rhinoceros 3D

  • Enscape

  • Adobe Photoshop

  • Bluebeam/Acrobat

  • Microsoft Office Suite

• Experience with California construction administration processes including:

  • Submittals

  • RFIs

  • ASIs/IDSK reviews

  • Consultant coordination

• Knowledge of fine art, art history, furniture design, and architecture.

• Experience traveling domestically and internationally for installations and project coordination.

• Strong vendor and showroom relationships within the U.S. and Europe.

Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate is:

• Highly creative with refined design sensibilities

• Technically strong and detail-oriented

• Comfortable managing both design and operational responsibilities

• Self-motivated and proactive

• Collaborative and team-oriented

• Passionate about luxury residential design and architecture

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced boutique studio environment

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience

• Opportunity to work on nationally recognized luxury residential projects

• Collaborative and creative studio environment

• Career growth and leadership opportunities

• Exposure to prestigious residential and hospitality projects across multiple markets

Additional Information

• This is a full-time onsite position based in Santa Monica, CA.

• Candidates must submit a resume, portfolio, and any relevant project work samples.

• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.

Join our growing studio and contribute to thoughtfully designed spaces that elevate how people live and experience their environments.