Senior Interior Designer
Job Description
Senior Interior Designer | Sarasota, FL
This is an excellent opportunity for a talented and experienced Senior Interior Designer with a residential or commercial interior design background to join a collaborative team. If you are looking for a company that has a nurturing, happy, collaborative, rewarding, and respectful culture, this is the one. Bring your interior design abilities to this award-winning firm.
The Senior Interior Designer will be responsible for leading and overseeing the design process for interior projects, including conceptualization, space planning, material selection, and project management. They will collaborate and implement projects under the guidance and direction of the Principal. This opportunity calls for a strong design background, excellent leadership skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively with clients, contractors, and other design professionals. Create luxurious residential and commercial design projects with an incredible team.
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the interior design process from concept development to project completion, ensuring high-quality and innovative design solutions in collaboration with the Design Director.
- Communicate with clients to understand their design requirements, preferences, and budget constraints.
- Conduct site visits and assess existing spaces to gather information and identify design opportunities and challenges.
- Develop and present design proposals, including mood boards, 3D renderings, and material samples, to effectively communicate design concepts to clients.
- Create detailed design plans, including space layouts, furniture arrangements, lighting design, and material specifications.
- Correspond with architects, engineers, and contractors to ensure design feasibility and compliance with building codes and regulations.
- Manage and coordinate multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring adherence to project timelines and budgets.
- Source and select furniture, fixtures, finishes, and accessories that align with the design concept, budget, and client's preferences.
- Oversee the procurement and installation process, including reviewing shop drawings, coordinating with vendors, and conducting site visits during construction to ensure design integrity.
- Provide guidance and mentorship to junior designer(s), supporting their professional growth and development.
- Stay updated with industry trends, new materials, and emerging design technologies to bring innovative ideas and solutions to projects.
- Build and maintain relationships with clients, vendors, and industry professionals to expand business opportunities.
- Participate in Quarterly Projects/Goals
- Assist the Principal Designer with project execution as needed.
- Must understand that design is 90% executing and planning the details and 10% of the “fun” stuff.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in interior design or a related field
- 3-5+ years of experience in interior design, with a focus on high-end residential or commercial projects
- NCIDQ certificate is a plus
- Portfolio showcasing a range of interior design projects is preferred
- Proficient in using design software such as AutoCAD, SketchUp, Revit, and Adobe Creative Suite
- Experience using ClickUp and StudioDesigner is a plus
- Excellent leadership and project management skills
- Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively articulate design concepts to clients
- Creative thinking and problem-solving abilities, with a keen eye for detail
- Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines
- Ability to collaborate and build relationships with clients, architects, contractors, and vendors
- Eager to learn and a positive attitude
- Must have a love for design and a passion to give our clients their dream
Compensation and Benefits
- Competitive Annual Salary + Annual Bonus + Profit Sharing + Full Benefits Package
- Flexible Working Schedule – one work from home day weekly (after onboarding period)
- Full Benefits Package – Healthcare (Medical, dental & vision - 50% covered by the employer), disability insurance, 401K, PTO (4 weeks), Office Closure between Christmas and New Year, Holidays, merch discounts, a dog-friendly office and more
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Why work with Interior Talent?
- OUR CLIENTS hire us to FIND YOU
- Exclusively focused on the Architecture and Design industries
- We work with the DECISION MAKERS – Owners, Principals, Directors, and HR
- CONFIDENTIALITY & PROFESSIONALISM: We assist with the entire process so that looking into a new opportunity is DISCRETE and CONFIDENTIAL – we highly value your current position and will never do anything that would bring your future into jeopardy
- EXPERTISE: in the industry since 2003
- We are your advocate and WE GET IT – we know making a career decision is difficult and we’re here for you throughout the whole process
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Meet Your Recruiter
Ashley Levin
Recruiter
Ashley brings a fresh marketing perspective to the team. Combining her marketing background with her recruitment experience and abilities, she wants every candidate to shine and puts her skills to work to assist them in doing so. Ashley’s recruitment depth spans across multiple industries including hospitality, technology, marketing, sales and more. This has allowed her to become an experienced talent strategist for candidates and clients alike. This University of Central Florida graduate loves to spend her time baking, creating new recipes and finding new techniques to create culinary delights. We are so lucky to indulge in her delightful trial treats in the office.
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