Studio Manager-Senior Interior Design Project Manager
Job Description
Studio Manager-Senior Interior Design Project Manager
Sector: High-end Residential Interior Design
Location: Portola Valley, CA
Are you passionate about leading a studio and creating unforgettable experiences through design projects?
We're seeking a talented Studio Manager-Senior Project Manager to help guide the team in continuing the firm's growth and development. Join a company with a culture and work environment that is connected, motivating, flexible, curious, collaborative, respectful, and welcoming.
We seek an experienced Studio Manager–Senior Interior Design Project Manager to lead the design studio and team, plus manage high-profile hospitality projects from concept to completion. This role requires a strategic thinker with strong leadership abilities, technical expertise, and a passion for residential interior design. The ideal candidate will oversee project teams, ensure seamless execution, and drive design, budget, and schedule management excellence. If you're ready to make your mark in the world of residential design, guide, support, and be part of a team that feels like family, we want to hear from you.
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the design studio, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.
- Oversee multiple residential projects, ensuring alignment with client goals, design vision, and budget constraints.
- Provide strategic direction and mentorship to the team, guiding them through all phases of design and execution with the Principal.
- Maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, contractors, and vendors.
- Develop and manage project schedules, resources, and deliverables to ensure timely completion.
- Uphold the highest standards of design excellence and brand consistency across all projects.
- Monitor project budgets and financial performance, proactively addressing any challenges.
- Ensure compliance with industry regulations, codes, and sustainability best practices.
- Participate in business development efforts, including client presentations, proposals, and networking.
Qualifications
- BA or BS degree in interior design or a related field.
- Proven work experience, minimum 10 years, in residential interior design, including management and project management experience.
- A portfolio of previous work.
- Expertise in managing high-end residential projects from concept through construction.
- Exceptional leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office Suite and Studio Designer.
- In-depth knowledge of FF&E sourcing, construction methods, and materials.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
- Competitive Annual Salary + Full Benefits Package
- Full Benefits Package – Healthcare coverage, expense reimbursements, PTO, Holidays, equipment and phone provided, team gatherings and outings, and much more.
For immediate review and consideration, contact: Injila Khan - Injila@InteriorTalent.com
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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
Injila Khan
Talent Acquisition Coordinator
Injila has a detail-oriented approach and brings a fresh organizational style to our team. Her passion for efficiency and administrative experience all began when her family relocated to Florida from New York and she became a supervisor at their Planet Smoothie franchise. This allowed Injila to expand her knowledge in creating efficiencies and best processes, which she then took across multiple industries into recruitment. In recruitment, she has supported candidates and clients from career matches to improved processes. Her experience has allowed her to become an asset to all by improving communication and processes in a friendly manner. Outside of the office, you can find her enjoying time with family, friends, and two beautiful cats. You can reach her at Injila@InteriorTalent.com.
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